Correction Policy

The Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, transparency, and reliability of the scholarly record. The journal recognizes the importance of correcting errors in published articles to ensure the quality and credibility of academic research.

Purpose of Corrections

Corrections are issued when errors, inaccuracies, or omissions are identified in a published article that may affect the interpretation, understanding, indexing, or academic integrity of the work. The journal encourages authors, readers, reviewers, and editors to report any concerns regarding published content.

Types of Corrections

The Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems may publish the following types of post-publication updates:

Erratum

An erratum is issued when a significant error originates from the journal’s editorial or production process, including:

  • Formatting mistakes
  • Author affiliation errors
  • Typographical issues affecting interpretation
  • Missing information introduced during publication

Corrigendum

A corrigendum is issued when authors identify important errors in their published work, such as:

  • Incorrect data or calculations
  • Figure or table inaccuracies
  • Author name corrections
  • Methodological clarifications
  • Reference-related errors

Authors are expected to promptly notify the editorial office if inaccuracies are discovered after publication.

Retraction

A retraction may be issued in cases involving serious ethical or scientific concerns, including:

  • Plagiarism
  • Fabricated or falsified data
  • Duplicate publication
  • Unethical research practices
  • Major errors that invalidate research findings

Retraction notices will remain permanently linked to the original article to maintain transparency in the scholarly record.

Correction Evaluation Process

All correction requests are carefully reviewed by the editorial team and, when necessary, external reviewers or editorial board members. The journal evaluates:

  • The severity and impact of the error
  • Whether the scientific conclusions remain valid
  • Ethical implications associated with the issue

The editorial office reserves the right to determine the appropriate corrective action.

Transparency and Accessibility

All corrections, corrigenda, errata, and retraction notices are published openly and linked to the original article to ensure transparency and proper scholarly documentation.

Corrected articles may include:

  • Updated versions of the manuscript
  • Notes indicating revised sections
  • Cross-linked correction notices

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

  • Reviewing proofs carefully before publication
  • Informing the journal promptly about discovered errors
  • Cooperating fully during correction investigations
  • Providing accurate revised information when requested

Maintaining research accuracy and ethical standards is considered a shared responsibility between authors and the journal.

Editorial Responsibility

The Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the academic record and follows internationally recognized publishing ethics standards for handling corrections, updates, and retractions.

The journal continuously works to ensure that published research in vehicular communications, intelligent transportation systems, autonomous vehicles, smart mobility, and related technologies remains accurate, trustworthy, and scientifically valuable for the global research community.