Retraction and Correction Policies
Once an article is published in “WSHIU Scientific Notebooks: Theory and Practice of Social Security”, it becomes the version of record. Post publication updates are possible only for valid reasons and depend on the nature and severity of the issue. The mechanisms described below explain how the journal handles corrections, author name changes, and retractions.
Correction
For errors that affect clarity or accuracy, without changing the main findings.
Author name change
For valid personal reasons, updated quietly in the record.
Retraction
For major errors or integrity issues that make results unreliable.
Correction
Mistakes may occur at different stages of the editorial and publishing process. Authors may request a correction when all of the following conditions are met:
- the proposed change does not alter the main findings, interpretations, or conclusions of the article
- the error affects the clarity, accuracy, or meaning of the text, data, or references
- the request does not conflict with publishing ethics and accepted research integrity standards
! How approved corrections are documented
- Addendum, used when important information was unintentionally omitted from the submitted work and needs to be added for completeness
- Corrigendum, used to correct an error that originated from the authors
- Erratum, used to correct an error introduced during editing, typesetting, or publication by the journal
If you believe an error was introduced by the Editorial Office, please contact the journal using the official contact email listed on the website. To help us process your request efficiently, include:
- the type of request, for example Corrigendum or Erratum, and the article title
- a clear explanation of the reason for the correction
- the exact location of the error, for example page, section, table, figure, paragraph
- the proposed corrected wording, value, or reference
The Editorial Office will review the request and confirm the outcome. Approved corrections will be implemented and clearly linked to the original article.
Author name change
An author may request a name change in the published article for valid reasons, including marriage, religious reasons, or gender transition. The journal will update the author name in the article metadata and online record without publishing a public correction notice. Co authors will not be notified by the journal. The requesting author may inform co authors at their own discretion.
Retraction
Retraction is used to correct the scholarly record and to inform readers when an article contains major errors or integrity issues that make its results unreliable. The journal follows the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics when considering and issuing retractions.
The journal may consider retraction in the following situations:
- clear evidence that the findings are unreliable due to major error, miscalculation, or methodological failure
- evidence of data fabrication, falsification, or serious manipulation
- plagiarism
- redundant publication, meaning the findings were published elsewhere without proper disclosure, permission, or justification
- use of material, data, images, or other content without appropriate permission or lawful basis
- serious legal concerns, including copyright infringement, defamation, or privacy violation
- unethical research practice, including failure to meet applicable consent, privacy, or ethics approval requirements
- compromised, manipulated, or otherwise invalid peer review
- failure to disclose a major competing interest that could reasonably be seen as influencing the work and its interpretation
How retractions are handled
Potential retractions are investigated carefully before any final decision is made. When appropriate, the Editorial Office may consult relevant institutions, employers, or research integrity bodies.
If an article is retracted, a retraction notice will be published on the journal website and linked to the original article. The original article will remain accessible as part of the scholarly record, clearly marked as retracted, so that readers understand the status of the work.
Reporting concerns
Readers, reviewers, and researchers may report concerns about a published article, including potential grounds for correction or retraction, by contacting the Editorial Office via the journal’s official contact email and providing sufficient supporting evidence. The journal reviews all substantiated concerns and responds in line with established ethical guidance.