CrossMark, Correction & Withdrawal Policy
Content Maintenance & Correction Policy
CrossMark Policy
Dignity Nursing Journal (DNJ) applies the CrossMark service to ensure readers always access the most current and reliable version of published articles.
CrossMark, supported by Crossref, allows readers to verify document status and identify updates such as corrections, retractions, or amendments.
DNJ is committed to maintaining the integrity, transparency, and accuracy of the scholarly record.
CrossMark, supported by Crossref, allows readers to verify document status and identify updates such as corrections, retractions, or amendments.
DNJ is committed to maintaining the integrity, transparency, and accuracy of the scholarly record.
Correction Policy (Version of Record)
Every published article represents the Version of Record (VoR), the final and citable version of the scholarly work.
The VoR includes the complete manuscript, figures, tables, references, and supplementary materials. DNJ preserves this version to ensure reliability and citation integrity.
Post-publication changes are handled carefully following COPE guidelines.
The VoR includes the complete manuscript, figures, tables, references, and supplementary materials. DNJ preserves this version to ensure reliability and citation integrity.
Post-publication changes are handled carefully following COPE guidelines.
1. Erratum (Publisher Correction)
Correction of errors introduced during publication. Minor errors are corrected without formal notice.
2. Corrigendum (Author Correction)
Correction of author errors. Additional changes after publication may involve administrative costs.
3. Retraction
Issued when findings are invalid. The article remains accessible but clearly marked.
4. Addendum
Provides additional information essential for understanding the article.
Correction of errors introduced during publication. Minor errors are corrected without formal notice.
2. Corrigendum (Author Correction)
Correction of author errors. Additional changes after publication may involve administrative costs.
3. Retraction
Issued when findings are invalid. The article remains accessible but clearly marked.
4. Addendum
Provides additional information essential for understanding the article.
5. Article Removal
Applied only in exceptional cases (legal issues, privacy violations, or ethical concerns).
Applied only in exceptional cases (legal issues, privacy violations, or ethical concerns).
Withdrawal Policy & Fees
Submission to DNJ confirms that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere. Withdrawal without valid reason is discouraged.
Procedure: A formal request signed by all authors must be submitted. The editorial decision is final.
Procedure: A formal request signed by all authors must be submitted. The editorial decision is final.
Within 3 days:
No fee
No fee
After Review:
Withdrawal fee may apply
Withdrawal fee may apply
DNJ Scientific Integrity Policy
