Correction Policy

Agroscience is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the scholarly record. If errors are identified in articles after publication, the journal will take appropriate action to correct the published record in a transparent and timely manner. All corrections will be handled by the editorial team in accordance with established publication ethics principles.

1. Grounds for Correction

A correction may be issued when an error or omission is identified in a published article and the error does not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions of the research.

Examples of errors that may require correction include, but are not limited to:

• Errors in author names, affiliations, or other author information.

• Errors in figures, tables, captions, or supplementary materials.

• Incorrect data, references, or factual information that may affect the interpretation of the article but do not invalidate its main conclusions.

• Errors introduced during manuscript editing, typesetting, or publication.

• Missing or incorrect acknowledgments, funding information, or declarations of competing interests.

• Other errors that may affect the clarity, accuracy, or integrity of the published article.

2. Types of Corrections

Agroscience may issue the following types of corrections:

Erratum
An erratum is issued to correct errors introduced by the journal or publisher during the editorial, production, or publication process.

Corrigendum
A corrigendum is issued to correct errors originating from the authors that were identified after publication.

The Editor-in-Chief will determine the appropriate type of correction based on the nature and source of the error.

3. Correction Procedure

Requests for corrections may be submitted by the authors, readers, editors, or other parties who identify a potential error in a published article.

The correction procedure is as follows:

1. The request is submitted to the journal's editorial office with a clear explanation of the error and supporting evidence, where applicable.

2. The editorial team evaluates the request and may consult the authors, reviewers, or relevant experts when necessary.

3. The Editor-in-Chief determines whether a formal correction is required and approves the proposed action.

4. If approved, a correction notice is published, clearly describing the error and the corresponding correction.

5. The correction notice is linked to the original article to ensure transparency and traceability.

4. Publication of Correction Notices

Correction notices will clearly identify the affected article by its title, author names, publication details, and DOI, where available. The notice will explain the nature of the error and specify the changes made.

Correction notices will be published as promptly as reasonably possible after the editorial decision. They will be freely accessible to readers and linked to the original article.

The original article will remain part of the scholarly record. Any amendments to the published article will be documented transparently, and the journal will not make substantive changes without an appropriate record of the correction.

5. Corrections and Retractions

Corrections are appropriate when an error can be rectified without invalidating the main findings or conclusions of the article.

If an investigation establishes that an article contains serious errors, unreliable data, plagiarism, fabricated or falsified results, or other significant ethical violations that undermine the reliability of the research, the journal may consider retracting the article in accordance with its Retraction Policy and applicable publication ethics guidelines.

The decision to issue a correction or retract an article rests with the Editor-in-Chief, following an appropriate editorial assessment.

6. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for notifying the editorial office promptly if they discover significant errors in their published work. They must provide accurate information about the error and cooperate with the editorial team throughout the correction process.

All authors may be consulted regarding a proposed correction, particularly when the correction affects the interpretation of the research, author contributions, or other important publication details.

7. Editorial Responsibility

The editorial team of Agroscience is responsible for assessing correction requests fairly, objectively, and consistently. All decisions will be based on the nature and significance of the error and its potential impact on the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record.

Agroscience follows recognized publication ethics principles and relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to promote transparency, accountability, and responsible scholarly publishing.