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Correction Policy

Purpose

Verdant Legacy Publications is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. When errors are identified in published articles, appropriate corrections will be issued promptly to ensure that readers have access to accurate and reliable information. This policy establishes the procedures for correcting published content while preserving the transparency and continuity of the academic record.

Scope

This policy applies to all journals published by Verdant Legacy Publications and governs the publication of:

  • Errata
  • Corrigenda
  • Addenda
  • Other post-publication corrections

Corrections are intended to address errors that affect the interpretation, understanding, accuracy, or reliability of a publication but do not invalidate the overall findings of the work.

Principles

Verdant Legacy Publications is guided by the following principles:

  • Accuracy of the scholarly record.
  • Transparency in post-publication corrections.
  • Timely correction of identified errors.
  • Preservation of the original publication record.
  • Compliance with recognized publication ethics standards.

Corrections are issued to improve the quality and reliability of published research and should not be regarded as misconduct unless accompanied by evidence of ethical violations.

Types of Corrections

Erratum

An Erratum is issued when an error has been introduced by the publisher during the production, editing, typesetting, or publication process. Examples may include:

  • Author name errors.
  • Affiliation errors.
  • Formatting mistakes.
  • Figure or table placement errors.
  • Production-related inaccuracies.

Corrigendum

A Corrigendum is issued when an error originates from the author(s) but does not alter the overall validity or conclusions of the article. Examples may include:

  • Data presentation errors.
  • Incorrect author information.
  • Minor methodological descriptions.
  • Citation inaccuracies.
  • Textual mistakes requiring clarification.

Addendum

An Addendum is issued when additional information becomes available after publication that enhances understanding of the article but does not invalidate the original findings.

Examples may include:

  • Additional methodological details.
  • Clarification of procedures.
  • Supplementary explanations.
  • Additional supporting information.

Requests for Correction

Requests for correction may be submitted by:

  • Authors.
  • Readers.
  • Reviewers.
  • Editors.
  • Institutions.
  • Other stakeholders.

Requests should include:

  • Article title.
  • DOI or publication details.
  • Description of the error.
  • Proposed correction.
  • Supporting documentation where appropriate.

Correction Procedure

Upon receipt of a correction request, the editorial office will:

  1. Review the reported issue.
  2. Consult the Editor-in-Chief and relevant editors.
  3. Seek clarification from the authors where necessary.
  4. Assess the significance of the error.
  5. Determine the most appropriate corrective action.

Where correction is justified, a formal correction notice will be published at the earliest opportunity.

Publication of Correction Notices

Correction notices will:

  • Clearly identify the original article.
  • Describe the correction made.
  • State whether the error originated from the author(s) or publisher.
  • Include publication details and correction date.
  • Be permanently linked to the original article.

Correction notices will remain freely accessible to readers.

Relationship to Retractions

Corrections are appropriate only when identified errors do not invalidate the principal findings, conclusions, or integrity of the work.

Where errors substantially undermine the reliability or validity of the article, the journal may instead issue:

  • A Retraction.
  • A Partial Retraction.
  • An Expression of Concern.

Such actions will be governed by the journal’s Retraction Policy.

Transparency and Record Preservation

The original published article will remain available as part of the permanent scholarly record. Where appropriate:

  • The original article will contain a notice indicating that a correction has been issued.
  • Correction notices will be linked to the original article.
  • Original and corrected versions will remain transparently connected.

This approach ensures accountability and preserves the integrity of the publication history.

 

 

DOI and Citation (When applied)

Correction notices may receive their own Digital Object Identifier (DOI) where applicable. Readers should cite both the original article and the correction notice when relevant to scholarly discussion.

Editorial Responsibility

Editors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • Correction requests are assessed fairly.
  • Appropriate corrective actions are taken.
  • Readers are informed transparently.
  • Publication integrity is maintained.

Editorial decisions regarding corrections shall be evidence-based and consistent with ethical publishing standards.

Compliance with International Standards

This policy aligns with recommendations and best practices established by:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
  • Crossref Scholarly Publishing Best Practices

Related Policies

This policy should be read in conjunction with:

  • Publication Ethics and Research Integrity Policy
  • Retraction Policy
  • Peer Review Policy
  • Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Authorship Policy
  • Data Availability Policy

Policy ReviewThis policy may be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure alignment with evolving scholarly publishing standards and best practices.

Contact Information

Verdant Legacy Publications

Email: editorial@verdantlegacy.com

Website: https://verdantlegacy.com