Article Correction Policy
Print and Online Corrections
The online version of an article is considered the final and complete version. Corrections are made only in exceptional circumstances. Minor corrections such as typographical errors may be corrected in specific elements including author names, affiliations, article titles, abstracts, and keywords. In such cases, an Erratum or Corrigendum will be issued to maintain a transparent publication record.
If a correction is required to address a significant scientific error or to prevent reputational harm to the authors or the journal, a formal correction notice will be published. Corrections are not issued for minor errors that do not materially affect scientific interpretation or reader understanding.
Requests for corrections should be sent via email to: editor@scholariajournal.org or scholariajournal@gmail.com
Errata
An erratum is issued for significant errors introduced during the production process that affect the publication record, scientific integrity, or the reputation of the authors or journal. Typographical errors are corrected via errata only when they affect meaning (for example, incorrect units or data values). Substantial errors in figures or tables are corrected by publishing revised versions as errata.
Corrigenda
A corrigendum is issued when authors identify important errors in their published work. All authors must approve and sign the corrigendum prior to publication. If co-authors disagree, the editors may consult independent reviewers and implement appropriate corrective action, noting dissenting authors if necessary.
Addenda
An addendum is issued to provide essential additional information that enhances understanding of the published article. Addenda do not contradict the original findings and are published only when necessary for readers’ comprehension.
Article Withdrawal Policy
Article withdrawal applies only to Articles in Press that have been accepted but not yet formally published or assigned volume, issue, or page numbers.
Articles may be withdrawn if they:
- Contain significant errors
- Were accidentally submitted multiple times
- Violate ethical publishing standards
- Contain plagiarism or fraudulent data
- Include false authorship claims
When an article is withdrawn, the PDF will be removed and replaced with a notice stating that the article has been withdrawn, along with a reference to this policy follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
Article Retraction Policy
Retraction is applied when a published article is found to have serious ethical, academic, or scientific integrity issues. Retraction may occur due to plagiarism, fraudulent data, duplicate publication, false authorship claims, or other forms of academic misconduct.
Retraction is a recognized scholarly mechanism to maintain the integrity of the scientific record. SIJR follows internationally accepted best practices when handling retractions.
Retraction Procedure
- A retraction notice titled “Retraction: [Article Title]” will be published in a subsequent issue.
- The retraction notice will link to the original article.
- The online version of the article will display a retraction notice before access.
- The original article will remain accessible in the archive with a visible watermark stating “Retracted”.
This process ensures transparency, accountability, and preservation of the scholarly record.