IJMSDH recognizes that scholarly publishing is a collaborative process involving authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher. Despite careful editorial oversight, errors may occasionally remain undiscovered until after publication.

Whenever an error is confirmed, the journal will take appropriate corrective action as quickly as reasonably possible while maintaining transparency and preserving the published scholarly record.

The journal is committed to:

• Maintaining the accuracy and reliability of published research.
• Correcting genuine errors promptly and transparently.
• Preserving the integrity of the scholarly record.
• Ensuring that readers have access to accurate scientific information.
• Following internationally recognized editorial and publication ethics standards.

The Editorial Office evaluates every correction request individually. Depending on the nature and significance of the identified error, different types of post-publication corrections may be applied.

Correction categories may include:

• Minor Corrections
• Major Corrections
• Author or Affiliation Corrections
• Correction Notices linked to the original publication

The type of correction applied depends on whether the error affects the interpretation, reproducibility, or scientific validity of the published article.

Minor corrections involve errors that do not affect the scientific content, interpretation, conclusions, or overall reliability of the published research.

Examples include:

• Typographical or spelling errors.
• Formatting inconsistencies.
• Minor grammatical corrections.
• Citation or reference formatting errors.
• Author affiliation updates that do not affect authorship.
• Minor metadata corrections.

Where appropriate, these corrections may be incorporated directly into the article record without requiring a separate formal correction notice.

Major corrections involve errors that may influence the understanding, interpretation, reproducibility, or presentation of the research but do not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions of the published article.

Examples include:

• Errors in figures, tables, or supplementary files.
• Incorrect methodological descriptions.
• Data presentation errors.
• Important omitted information.
• Significant reference or citation inaccuracies.
• Errors affecting the interpretation of specific sections of the article.

When necessary, the journal will publish a formal Correction Notice that is permanently linked to the original article to ensure complete transparency for readers.

Authors are expected to promptly notify the Editorial Office if they discover a significant error or omission in their published article. Timely reporting of genuine errors is an important aspect of responsible authorship and helps maintain the integrity of the scientific literature.

When requesting a correction, authors should provide:

• A clear description of the identified error.
• The proposed corrected information.
• An explanation of how the error occurred.
• Supporting documentation or evidence, where applicable.
• Confirmation from all co-authors when the correction involves authorship or contributor information.

Authors are encouraged to cooperate fully with the Editorial Office throughout the evaluation and correction process.

Every correction request is carefully evaluated by the Editorial Office to determine its nature, significance, and potential impact on the scientific record.

The Editorial Office may consider:

• The nature and seriousness of the reported error.
• Whether the error affects the validity or interpretation of the findings.
• The potential impact on readers and future research.
• Whether additional editorial or external expert review is required.
• Whether supporting evidence adequately justifies the requested correction.

Where appropriate, the Editor-in-Chief may consult Editorial Board members, peer reviewers, or independent subject experts before making a final decision.

When a formal correction is required, the journal will publish a separate Correction Notice to ensure transparency and preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

A Correction Notice will normally:

• Identify the original published article.
• Clearly describe the nature of the correction.
• Explain the reason for the correction.
• Be permanently linked to the original publication.
• Maintain the original publication record while documenting the amendment.

Correction notices become part of the permanent scholarly record and remain accessible alongside the original article.

Requests involving changes to authorship, author order, institutional affiliations, corresponding author details, or contributor information after publication require careful editorial evaluation.

Such requests normally require:

• A written explanation describing the requested change.
• Agreement from all listed authors.
• Supporting documentation where appropriate.
• Approval by the Editor-in-Chief before implementation.

The journal reserves the right to investigate authorship-related requests before approving any post-publication amendments.

The journal is committed to maintaining an accurate and trustworthy scholarly record. Where necessary, post-publication updates may be issued to correct factual errors, improve article metadata, or provide additional clarification for readers.

Any approved post-publication update will be implemented transparently while preserving the publication history of the original article.

IJMSDH distinguishes between corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern to ensure that post-publication issues are managed appropriately while maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

The journal may take one of the following actions:

• Correction: Issued when an error is identified that does not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions of the published article.
• Retraction: Issued when a published article is found to contain serious errors, research misconduct, plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated or falsified data, or other issues that render the findings unreliable.
• Expression of Concern: Published when serious concerns have been raised about a manuscript but a full investigation is still ongoing and conclusive evidence is not yet available.

The Editorial Office determines the most appropriate course of action after evaluating the available evidence and, where necessary, consulting independent experts or relevant institutions.

The journal is committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, and integrity in scholarly publishing. All correction requests are evaluated fairly, objectively, and confidentially in accordance with internationally accepted publication ethics principles.

Post-publication amendments are implemented solely to preserve the accuracy of the scientific literature and are never used to conceal research misconduct or compromise the integrity of the published record.

IJMSDH is committed to:

• Maintaining an accurate and trustworthy scholarly record.
• Ensuring transparency in post-publication amendments.
• Applying editorial decisions consistently and fairly.
• Protecting the integrity of published research.
• Following internationally recognized publication ethics and editorial best practices.

Questions regarding corrections, post-publication amendments, authorship updates, or concerns relating to published articles may be directed to the Editorial Office through the official contact information available on the journal website. All requests are handled confidentially, fairly, and in accordance with the journal's editorial policies.

This Correction Policy may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect developments in scholarly publishing, publication ethics, editorial standards, and international best practices. Authors, reviewers, editors, and readers are encouraged to consult the latest version of this policy available on the journal website.

Important Notice

The Editorial Office reserves the right to investigate all requests for post-publication corrections and may request additional information, supporting documentation, or independent expert review where appropriate. Correction requests are evaluated solely on the basis of scientific accuracy, publication ethics, and the integrity of the scholarly record. Approval of a correction request remains at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief.