Correction Policy
The International Journal of Software Engineering and Architecture upholds strict standards for publishing corrections to ensure the integrity and accuracy of scientific literature. Each correction request is thoroughly evaluated to maintain the highest quality of published research while promoting transparency in academic communication.
Publication Integrity
The International Journal of Software Engineering and Architecture is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Our correction policy ensures transparency while preserving the permanence of published research. We adhere to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines for handling post-publication corrections.
Version of Record (VoR)
The final, peer-reviewed, and accepted version of a paper in the field of Software Engineering and Architecture, which includes:
The complete abstract, main text, references, and bibliography.
All tables, figures, diagrams, software models, and architectural frameworks.
Any supplemental materials, such as algorithm datasets, software performance evaluations, and system architecture blueprints.
The definitive, citable, and permanent scholarly record with an assigned DOI, ensuring long-term accessibility and citation integrity.
Correction Criteria
Corrections are issued only for significant errors that impact the accuracy of research findings or architectural conclusions.
Minor typographical, grammatical, or formatting issues that do not affect research interpretation will not be published.
Major corrections (errata or corrigenda) are published for errors that affect research methodology, software design principles, or experimental results.
Revisions that do not alter the study’s core conclusions or software engineering implications are not considered for correction.
Corrections for critical data-related errors, such as inaccuracies in system models, algorithm performance results, or security vulnerabilities, will be addressed transparently.
Correction Process
Authors must submit a formal correction request to the Editor-in-Chief, providing justification and supporting evidence for changes.
All corrections must be explicitly detailed and agreed upon by all co-authors.
The Editor-in-Chief consults with the original handling editors and, where necessary, the peer reviewers.
Refutations or substantial corrections undergo peer review, typically involving the original reviewers when feasible.
If accepted, corrections are published in the ‘Corrections & Updates’ section of the journal and indexed accordingly.
All corrections are linked to the original article and updated in scholarly databases to maintain research transparency.