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Retraction & Correction
We understand that the authors have worked carefully preparing manuscripts, and we have carried out peer-review processes. However, sometimes there is the potential for published articles to be withdrawn or deleted for scientific reasons. It should not be done lightly and can only occur under extraordinary circumstances.
Therefore, corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when needed will be carried out with strict standards to maintain confidence in the authority of its electronic archives. Our commitment and policy are to maintain the integrity and completeness of important scientific records for researchers and librarians' archives.
⚖️ Core Commitment
Maintaining the integrity, reliability, and completeness of the scholarly record is the highest priority of Socio-Digital Futures.
Maintaining the integrity, reliability, and completeness of the scholarly record is the highest priority of Socio-Digital Futures.
Article Retraction
Socio-Digital Futures is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record; therefore, articles may be retracted if:
- There is a major scientific error that invalidates conclusions.
- Redundant publication without proper acknowledgment.
- Ethical issues such as plagiarism or inappropriate authorship.
Retraction process includes:
- Notification to the journal editor
- Evaluation following COPE flowcharts
- Consultation with Ethics Advisory Board
- Final decision communicated to authors/institutions
- Retraction statement published online and in journal issue
Note that copyright retention does not grant automatic rights to retract an article. COPE guidelines still apply.
Article Correction
Socio-Digital Futures considers correction when:
- Minor errors affect part of the publication
- Incorrect authorship listing
Types of corrections:
- Erratum: publisher error
- Corrigendum: author error
- Addendum: additional clarification or update
The final decision rests with the Editors after consultation with relevant parties.
Article Removal
In rare cases, articles may be removed if they are defamatory, violate legal rights, subject to court orders, or pose serious health risks. Metadata will remain, but the content will be replaced with a removal notice.
Article Replacement
If an article poses serious risks, authors may retract and replace it with a corrected version. The retraction notice will include a link to the updated article and document history.
