Correction Policy
Online Corrections
The final and complete version of an article is the one that is posted online. Although it is feasible to correct this version, it is against our policy (and that of other publishers) to do so unless absolutely necessary. Typographical mistakes may only be fixed in the following areas: author names, affiliations, paper titles, abstracts, and keywords. In these situations, it would also be essential to issue an erratum or corrigendum (see below), so that there would be a record to document the discrepancy between the online and print versions.
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Errata
If a significant error was made during the production of the journal article (one that has an impact on the record of publications, the scientific integrity of the paper, the reputation of the authors, or the reputation of the journal), an erratum will be used. This includes errors of omission like failing to make factual proof corrections requested by authors by the journal within the deadline provided by the journal and in accordance with journal policy.
Except in cases when a seemingly little error has a severe impact, we do not post errata for typing errors (for example, an incorrect unit). An erratum is a fresh corrected figure or table that is published when a serious mistake in a figure or table has been discovered. Only if the editor deems it essential will the figure or table be reposted.
Corrigenda
A corrigendum is a statement that the writers of the article committed a significant error. To be published, corrigenda must be signed by all writers. When co-authors disagree, the editors will implement the necessary adjustment on the recommendation of independent peer-reviewers, mentioning the dissenting author(s) in the text of the published edition.
Addenda
An addendum serves as notice that material has been peer-reviewed added to a document, maybe in response to a reader's clarification request. Addenda do not change the content of the original publication, but they may be added if the author unintentionally left out important information that was at the time accessible. Rarely, and only when the editors determine that the addendum is essential to the reader's comprehension of a sizable portion of the original contribution, are addenda published.