Minor metadata correction
Fixes a name, affiliation, identifier, or citation field while recording the change when material.
Post-publication record
Corrections, Retractions, and Versioning
Published work sometimes requires correction, clarification, retraction, or a documented new version. The journal preserves the original citation trail and makes the status visible so readers can understand what changed and why.
journal corrections and retractions policy
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Match the Notice to the Problem
A correction is appropriate when an error affects part of the record but the work remains reliable overall. A retraction may be necessary when findings are unreliable, publication is redundant or unethical, or serious integrity problems invalidate the article.
An expression of concern can alert readers while a substantial investigation is incomplete. A version notice can document a revised work when the publishing model supports distinct, traceable versions.
Key routes
Use the Journal With Confidence
Each route connects to the record or policy needed for the next decision.
Article correction notice
Explains a substantive but limited error and links both directions between the article and notice.
Retraction or concern
Keeps the record visible, marks its status clearly, and states the reason with appropriate care.
Practical detail
What a Transparent Notice Contains
A notice identifies the affected article, names the type of action, describes the reason in clear terms, records the date, and links to the article. It distinguishes who is issuing or agreeing to the notice when that information matters.
The PDF and HTML record should remain clearly marked. Search metadata and DOI records should be updated so the status travels with the citation rather than living only on a separate announcement page.
- Report the exact error and its location.
- Assess whether conclusions remain reliable.
- Link the notice and article in both directions.
- Update metadata and downloadable files consistently.
- Preserve the original citation and visible history.
Common questions
Questions Readers and Contributors Ask
Can an author quietly replace a published PDF?
No. A replacement that changes the scholarly content should be documented through a correction or version process.
Does a retraction mean every statement is false?
Not necessarily. Retraction signals that the article should not be relied upon as a valid part of the literature for the reasons stated in the notice.
Who can request a correction?
Authors, readers, editors, institutions, or others may raise a specific concern. The journal assesses the record before acting.
Sources
Standards and Further Reading
These external resources provide additional policy or practice context. The journal’s own published policies govern its workflow.
Report a Record Problem Precisely
Identify the article, exact issue, supporting evidence, and the correction you believe is needed.