Scholarly Summit is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. This policy explains how requests to correct errors in published articles are received, assessed, and addressed.
The policy applies to articles published in Scholarly Summit journals and is intended to ensure that necessary corrections are handled fairly, consistently, and transparently.
A correction may be considered when an error or omission is identified in a published article. Examples include:
The appropriate action depends on the nature and significance of the error and whether it affects the interpretation, reliability, or integrity of the published work.
Minor typographical or formatting errors that do not affect meaning or understanding may not require a formal correction notice.
A correction request may be submitted by:
Authors are encouraged to notify the editorial office promptly when they discover an error in their published work, particularly when it may affect the interpretation or reliability of the findings.
Correction requests should be sent in writing to editorial@scholarlysummit.com.
Requests should include:
Where a request concerns an article’s scientific content, the editorial team may seek additional information from the authors, reviewers, relevant experts, or institutions as appropriate.
The editorial team assesses each correction request on its merits. The assessment considers the nature of the error, the evidence provided, its potential effect on the article, and the appropriate action under this policy.
Authors may be asked to provide clarification or supporting documentation. Where a request raises concerns about research integrity or the reliability of findings, the journal may conduct further inquiries before determining the appropriate response.
The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or another appropriately authorized editor, following the journal’s editorial procedures. The person assessing the request must consider relevant conflicts of interest and act impartially.
Submitting a correction request does not guarantee that it will be approved.
Where a correction is approved, Scholarly Summit will determine the appropriate method of implementation based on the nature of the error and the stage of publication.
For substantive errors requiring a formal correction, the journal will publish a clearly identified correction notice that explains the change. The notice should be dated and linked to the original article, and the original article should link to the correction notice wherever technically possible.
Where the published article itself is updated, the change and its date should be transparently documented so readers can identify what was corrected. The journal aims to preserve a clear record of the original publication and subsequent changes.
Minor production errors may be handled through a documented update when a separate notice is not necessary, provided the change does not compromise the transparency or integrity of the scholarly record.
Correction notices should be accessible to readers without an additional charge.
A correction is appropriate when an identified error can be addressed without invalidating the overall reliability of the article.
If concerns suggest that an article’s findings or conclusions may be unreliable, or that serious ethical or publication-integrity issues may have occurred, a correction alone may not be sufficient. The journal will assess whether further investigation or another action is necessary, including an expression of concern or retraction, in accordance with its separate policies and applicable publication ethics guidance.
Please refer to the journal’s Article Retraction Policy for further information about retractions and related actions.
The editorial office will communicate with the relevant authors regarding the assessment and outcome of a correction request, as appropriate.
Where a reader or other third party submits a concern, the editorial office may acknowledge receipt and provide an appropriate update, subject to confidentiality and the need to protect any ongoing assessment or investigation.
The journal may request additional information before reaching a decision. The time required to assess a request depends on its complexity and the availability of relevant evidence.
Scholarly Summit aims to maintain records of correction requests, editorial decisions, and actions taken. Records should include relevant dates, the reason for the correction, and details of the notice or changes made, where applicable.
Published correction notices and links to affected articles should be maintained as part of the scholarly record to support transparency and accurate citation.