Journal of Decision Support Systems and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (JODESMA) uses formal correction notices to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the published scholarly record.

An Erratum and a Corrigendum are used to correct errors in a published article when the correction does not require retraction of the article.

An Erratum generally refers to a correction of an error introduced during the editorial, production, formatting, or publication process.

Examples may include:

• Typographical errors.
• Formatting problems.
• Incorrect pagination.
• Errors in article metadata.
• Incorrect figure or table presentation.
• Production-related errors.
• Incorrect author affiliation introduced during publication.
• Other publication errors attributable to the journal's production process.

A Corrigendum generally refers to a correction of an error originating from the authors.

Examples may include:

• An incorrect value in a table.
• An incorrect label in a figure.
• An incorrect author affiliation supplied by the authors.
• An error in a formula or notation.
• A factual error that does not invalidate the article.
• An omitted piece of information.
• Another author-originated error that can be corrected without retracting the article.

The distinction between Erratum and Corrigendum is primarily used to describe the source of the error. The journal will determine the appropriate form of notice based on the circumstances.

If an error is sufficiently serious to affect the reliability of the article's principal findings or conclusions, the matter may instead require an Expression of Concern or retraction.

Requests may be submitted by:

• Authors.
• Editors.
• Reviewers.
• Readers.
• Other parties who identify a legitimate error.

The request should identify the article and clearly explain the error and proposed correction.

Journal of Decision Support Systems and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (JODESMA) will review the proposed correction before publication.

Where appropriate, the journal may consult the authors or relevant editorial experts.

For corrections involving authorship, data, ethical matters, or substantive research findings, additional verification may be required.

A published Erratum or Corrigendum will clearly identify:

• The title of the original article.
• The authors.
• The DOI.
• The original publication information.
• The error.
• The corrected information.
• The date of publication of the correction notice.

The correction notice will be linked to the original article whenever technically possible.

The original article will normally remain available.

Journal of Decision Support Systems and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (JODESMA) will not silently remove an article or alter its publication history in a manner that prevents readers from identifying that a correction has occurred.

Where the online article itself is updated, the correction history will remain clear and accessible.

If an article contains several independent errors, Journal of Decision Support Systems and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (JODESMA) may issue a single comprehensive correction notice where appropriate.

If subsequent errors are identified after a correction has already been published, the journal may issue an additional correction notice.

An Erratum or Corrigendum is not intended to resolve serious research misconduct.

If evidence suggests fabrication, falsification, substantial plagiarism, manipulated data, or another serious integrity concern, the matter will be assessed under the journal's research misconduct and retraction procedures.

All formal correction notices form part of the permanent publication record.

Journal of Decision Support Systems and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (JODESMA) aims to ensure that readers can identify the relationship between the original article and any subsequent correction, thereby maintaining transparency and preserving the integrity of the scholarly record.