Content Update Policy
Policy Statement
The International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research (IJOEAR) is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. This policy outlines the procedures for making corrections, updates, or retractions to published content while ensuring transparency and adherence to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
Types of Content Updates
IJOEAR recognizes the following types of post-publication content updates:
Minor Corrections
Typographical errors, spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, or formatting issues that do not affect scientific meaning or interpretation.
No formal notice requiredErrata / Corrigenda
Substantive corrections to published articles that affect scientific meaning, such as data errors, reference omissions, or author name misspellings.
Formal notice requiredExpressions of Concern
Notification to readers that concerns have been raised about the validity of a published article pending investigation.
Formal notice requiredRetractions
Formal withdrawal of an article due to serious errors, misconduct, or ethical violations that invalidate the findings.
Formal notice + retraction watermarkCOPE Compliance: All substantive corrections and retractions follow COPE guidelines. IJOEAR is a member of COPE and adheres to its recommended practices for post-publication corrections.
Errata vs. Corrigenda
IJOEAR distinguishes between two types of formal corrections:
| Aspect | Erratum (Publisher Error) | Corrigendum (Author Error) |
|---|---|---|
| Responsible Party | Publisher (AD Publications) | Author(s) |
| Reason | Production or typesetting error | Author-identified error in content |
| Initiation | Publisher initiates correction | Author requests correction |
| Notice Title | "Erratum" | "Corrigendum" |
| DOI Assignment | New DOI for erratum notice | New DOI for corrigendum notice |
| Linkage | Bidirectional link between article and notice | Bidirectional link between article and notice |
Both errata and corrigenda are peer-reviewed and approved by the Editor-in-Chief before publication.
Correction Process
The following process applies for substantive corrections to published articles:
Request Submission
Author submits correction request with details
Editorial Review
Editor-in-Chief evaluates significance
Correction Notice
Formal notice drafted and approved
Publication & Linking
Notice published; linked to original article
| Correction Type | Required Documentation | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Author name correction | Signed consent from all authors; documentation of correct name | 5-7 business days |
| Affiliation correction | Letter from institution; author confirmation | 3-5 business days |
| Data/Figure correction | Detailed explanation; corrected figure/data; editor approval | 7-10 business days |
| Reference correction | Corrected reference list; explanation | 3-5 business days |
| Acknowledgement addition | Written consent from person being acknowledged | 2-3 business days |
Retraction Policy
IJOEAR will consider retraction of an article under the following circumstances:
Valid Grounds for Retraction
- Major error that invalidates findings (author-initiated)
- Plagiarism or redundant publication
- Fabricated or falsified data
- Unethical research conduct
- Authorship disputes unresolved
- Copyright infringement
- Failure to disclose major conflict of interest
Not Valid for Retraction
- Minor errors that do not affect conclusions
- Author disagreement with reviewers/editors
- Preference for different journal
- Outdated research (age alone)
- Subjective differences in interpretation
Retraction Process
- Investigation conducted by Editor-in-Chief and COPE advisors
- Authors given opportunity to respond
- Retraction notice published with reason clearly stated
- Original article remains online with "RETRACTED" watermark
- PDF and HTML versions clearly marked as retracted
- Crossref retraction metadata deposited
Article Removal Policy
IJOEAR follows standard scholarly publishing practices regarding article removal:
| Situation | Action | Preservation |
|---|---|---|
| Retraction | Article remains online with "RETRACTED" notice | Full article preserved for scholarly record |
| Removal (rare) | Article removed from website | Only under legal/court order or serious defamation |
| Replacement | Corrected version replaces original | Original preserved internally; replacement noted |
| Expression of Concern | Notice attached to article; no removal | Full article remains accessible |
Legal Removal
Article removal is extremely rare and occurs only under legal compulsion (court order) or in cases of defamation, privacy violations, or legal threats to the publisher. Removal notices are permanently appended to the article record.
Content Versioning
IJOEAR maintains version control for all published content:
Version of Record
The definitive published version, archived in CLOCKSS/LOCKSS
Correction History
All corrections documented with date and nature of change
DOI Persistence
DOI always resolves to current version with correction history
Version Tracking: Each version of a corrected article is preserved internally. Readers can access the current version and, upon request, previous versions for research purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Request a Content Update
To request a correction, erratum, corrigendum, or to report concerns about published content, please contact us.
+91-7665235235
Please include "CORRECTION REQUEST - [Manuscript ID]" in the email subject line. Provide full details of the error, correct information, and confirmation from all co-authors.
