Correction Policy

Correction of Published Articles

ZIJEn (Zabags International Journal of Engagement) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the scholarly record. When errors or omissions are identified in published articles, the journal will take appropriate actions to correct the literature in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and international publishing best practices.

Purpose of Corrections

Corrections are issued to ensure that published content remains accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Corrections may be initiated by authors, editors, reviewers, readers, or third parties who identify significant errors in a published article.

The journal distinguishes between errors that affect the interpretation, reliability, or integrity of the research and minor errors that do not substantially impact the scientific or scholarly content.

Types of Corrections

1. Erratum

An Erratum is issued when a significant error is introduced during the editorial, production, or publication process by the journal. Examples include:

  • Incorrect author information;

  • Errors in figures, tables, or references introduced during publication;

  • Formatting issues affecting the interpretation of the article;

  • Mistakes in metadata or DOI assignment.

2. Corrigendum

A Corrigendum is issued when authors identify significant errors in their published work that may affect the accuracy or clarity of the article but do not invalidate the overall findings and conclusions. Examples include:

  • Errors in data presentation;

  • Incorrect methodological descriptions;

  • Misreported values or statistics that do not alter the main conclusions;

  • Omission of acknowledgments or funding information.

3. Addendum

An Addendum may be published when additional information becomes available after publication and is necessary to clarify or expand the original article without altering its conclusions.

4. Retraction

If errors, misconduct, fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, unethical research practices, or other serious issues substantially compromise the validity, integrity, or reliability of an article, the journal may issue a Retraction in accordance with the journal’s Retraction Policy.

Correction Request Procedure

Requests for corrections may be submitted by authors, readers, reviewers, or editors.

All requests should include:

  • Article title;

  • Author(s) name(s);

  • DOI and publication details;

  • Description of the error;

  • Proposed correction;

  • Supporting evidence where applicable.

Requests should be submitted to the Editorial Office through the journal’s official contact channels.

Editorial Assessment

Upon receiving a correction request, the editorial team will:

  1. Review the reported issue;

  2. Consult the author(s) and relevant parties when necessary;

  3. Assess the impact of the error on the integrity and reliability of the publication;

  4. Determine the appropriate course of action, including correction, addendum, expression of concern, or retraction.

The Editor-in-Chief has the final authority regarding correction decisions.

Publication of Corrections

When a correction is approved:

  • A separate correction notice will be published and linked to the original article;

  • The correction notice will clearly identify the changes made;

  • The original article will remain accessible to preserve the scholarly record;

  • The article metadata may be updated where appropriate;

  • The correction notice will receive its own publication date and citation information.

The journal will not remove or replace published articles except under exceptional circumstances consistent with COPE recommendations.

Minor Errors

Minor typographical, grammatical, formatting, or stylistic errors that do not affect the interpretation, validity, reliability, indexing, citation, or understanding of the article may be corrected without issuing a formal correction notice.

Transparency and Integrity

ZIJEn is committed to ensuring transparency in the correction process and preserving the integrity of the academic record. All correction-related decisions are made fairly, consistently, and in accordance with recognized ethical publishing standards.

Reference Standards

This policy follows the principles and recommendations established by:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE);

  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ);

  • Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.