Corrections, Retractions, and Errata

Conference Proceedings in Science and Management (Conf. Proc. Sci. Manag.) issues post-publication notices in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Conf. Proc. Sci. Manag. recognizes four types of post-publication notice: corrections, errata, expressions of concern, and retractions.

Corrections

A correction is issued when a published paper contains a substantive error that affects the interpretation of the work but does not invalidate its main conclusions. Corrections may be initiated by the authors, the volume editors, the Editor-in-Chief, or readers who identify an error.

Where a correction is warranted, the proceedings series publishes a correction notice that:

  • Identifies the original paper by title, authors, and DOI (when active);
  • Describes the error and the correct information;
  • Is freely accessible alongside the original paper;
  • Is linked from the original paper, which remains in place with a visible notice indicating that a correction has been issued.

Errata

An erratum is issued when a published paper contains a typographical, production, or formatting error introduced during copyediting or typesetting that does not originate with the authors. Errata are issued by the proceedings series and follow the same publication and linking procedures as corrections.

Expressions of Concern

An expression of concern is issued when there is credible evidence of a problem with a published paper but the available information is insufficient to support a retraction. Examples include ongoing investigations into possible misconduct, disputes about authorship that cannot be resolved, or unresolved questions about the integrity of the underlying research.

An expression of concern is published as a separate notice linked to the original paper. The original paper remains in place. The expression of concern is updated or withdrawn once the underlying matter is resolved.

Retractions

A retraction is issued when a published paper contains errors so substantial that its findings and conclusions cannot be relied upon, or when research or publication misconduct is established. Grounds for retraction include:

  • Plagiarism or unattributed reuse of previously published work;
  • Data fabrication or falsification;
  • Image manipulation that affects the interpretation of results;
  • Duplicate publication, including substantial overlap with other published work by the same authors;
  • Inappropriate authorship, including ghost, gift, or honorary authorship;
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest that materially affected the work;
  • Unethical research conduct, including failure to obtain required ethical approvals;
  • Errors so substantial that the conclusions of the paper are no longer supportable.

Retraction decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the volume editors and, where appropriate, the authors' institutions. Retraction follows COPE's retraction guidelines.

Retraction Procedure

  • The retraction notice is published as a separate item, freely accessible.
  • The retraction notice identifies the retracted paper by title, authors, and DOI, and states the reason for retraction.
  • The original paper remains in place on the website of the proceedings series, with a clear visual indication on every page and in the PDF that the paper has been retracted, and a link to the retraction notice.
  • The original paper is not removed, in order to preserve the scholarly record and the citation history.
  • Where retraction follows established misconduct, the institutions and funders of the authors may be notified.

Reporting an Error or Concern

Authors, reviewers, and readers who identify an error in a published paper, or who have concerns about the integrity of published work, are invited to contact the editorial office at info@shoramedits.com.

Reports should include:

  • The title, authors, and DOI of the paper concerned;
  • A clear description of the error or concern;
  • Supporting evidence where available;
  • The contact details of the person making the report.

Reports are acknowledged within five working days. Investigation of substantive concerns may take longer, depending on the complexity of the matter and the cooperation of the parties involved. Confidentiality is maintained for both the reporter and the parties under investigation, in accordance with COPE's procedures.

Persistence of Notices

Corrections, errata, expressions of concern, and retraction notices are part of the permanent scholarly record. Once published, they are not withdrawn except in extraordinary circumstances and never silently. Any subsequent change to a notice is itself documented.