Correction Policy

Journal of Nursing and Patient Care (JNPC)

The Journal of Nursing and Patient Care (JNPC) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the scholarly record. Despite rigorous peer review and editorial processes, errors may occasionally occur in published articles. JNPC has established a transparent correction policy to address such issues promptly and responsibly.

This policy aligns with best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics.

1. Purpose of Corrections

Corrections are issued to:

  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of published content
  • Maintain trust in the scientific record
  • Provide transparency in scholarly communication

2. Types of Corrections

a. Erratum (Publisher Correction)

An erratum is issued when an error is introduced during the publication process, such as:

  • Typographical errors
  • Formatting issues
  • Mislabeling of figures or tables

b. Corrigendum (Author Correction)

A corrigendum is issued when authors identify errors in their published work, including:

  • Minor data inaccuracies
  • Author name or affiliation corrections
  • Errors that do not affect the overall conclusions of the study

c. Addendum

An addendum is published when additional information is necessary to clarify or expand the original article without altering its conclusions.

d. Retraction

A retraction is issued in cases of serious ethical violations or major errors that invalidate the findings, including:

  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Plagiarism
  • Ethical breaches in research

e. Expression of Concern

An expression of concern may be issued when there are serious doubts about the integrity of a paper, pending further investigation.

3. Correction Process

The correction process involves the following steps:

  1. Identification of Error – Reported by authors, readers, reviewers, or editors
  2. Evaluation – Editorial team assesses the nature and impact of the error
  3. Decision – Appropriate corrective action is determined
  4. Publication – Correction notice is published and linked to the original article

All corrections are clearly labeled and permanently associated with the original publication.

4. Author Responsibilities

Authors are expected to:

  • Promptly notify the journal of any errors discovered after publication
  • Cooperate fully with the editorial team during the correction process
  • Provide accurate and complete information for issuing corrections

5. Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial team will:

  • Investigate reported issues thoroughly and fairly
  • Act in accordance with ethical guidelines
  • Ensure timely publication of corrections
  • Maintain transparency throughout the process

6. Transparency and Accessibility

  • All correction notices are openly accessible
  • Corrections are clearly indicated in both online and PDF versions
  • Original articles remain available with appropriate notices

7. Impact on Indexing

Corrections, retractions, and updates are communicated to indexing and abstracting services to maintain the integrity of academic databases.

8. Policy Updates

This correction policy is reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with international publishing standards and evolving best practices.