GRHAS corrects material errors affecting the accuracy, interpretation or attribution of a published article. Authors and readers should report errors promptly so the journal can assess their effect and maintain a clear publication record.

When a correction is appropriate

A correction may address an error in text, a figure, a table, source attribution, author information, funding or another declaration when the central contribution remains reliable. The editor considers what readers need to understand the change.

Minor typographical or formatting adjustments that leave meaning unchanged may be made directly. A material alteration is documented in a linked notice. Problems that undermine the reliability of the article are assessed under Retraction Policy.

Submitting a request

Email [email protected] with the article DOI or URL, the affected passage or file, the proposed correction and the reason. Supply evidence and explain whether the argument or findings change.

The corresponding author should coordinate the authors’ response and identify whether all authors agree. An authorship change requires an explanation of contributions and agreement from the people affected. Readers can raise a concern with supporting evidence even when they are not authors of the article.

Editorial assessment

The editor examines the request, consults the authors and may obtain specialist advice. The assessment distinguishes a correctable error from new evidence or an extension of the original study. Substantial new work may require a separate submission.

The office may request corrected source files or documentation before a notice is prepared. Authors should explain the complete effect of the change, including linked tables, captions, supplementary files and declarations.

Updating the record

A formal notice describes the change, cites the article and links to its record. Relevant files or metadata are updated in a way that preserves the explanation of the correction.

Authors should link the notice in repository descriptions and other copies they maintain. Future use of the article should take the correction into account.