The version of record is permanent. When something in a published article needs to change, the Journal of Mathematics corrects the record openly rather than altering or removing the original article.

Correction

A correction is issued where an error affects part of an article but not its main conclusions — for example a mistyped constant, an incorrect affiliation, a mislabelled figure or a faulty reference. The correction is published as a separate, citable item, linked in both directions to the original article, and the original remains available unchanged.

Retraction

A retraction is issued where the findings are unreliable or the work breaches research integrity. Grounds include a fatal error in a proof or computation, fabricated or falsified results, plagiarism, redundant publication, undisclosed conflicts of interest that materially affect interpretation, and unethical research conduct. The article stays online, clearly watermarked as retracted, with a retraction notice stating who requested the retraction and why. Retraction is a correction of the literature, not in itself an accusation of misconduct.

Expression of concern

Where an investigation is inconclusive or unresolved, or where the journal has well-founded concerns but insufficient evidence to retract, an expression of concern is published and linked to the article. It is replaced by a correction or a retraction once the matter is settled.

Removal

Articles are removed only in exceptional legal circumstances, such as a court order or a serious risk to an identifiable person. In such a case the metadata and a statement explaining the removal remain in place.

How to request a change

Write to editor@recentresearch.org giving the article DOI or URL, the specific text at issue, and the evidence supporting the request. Requests are acknowledged within five working days. The corresponding author is given an opportunity to respond before any notice is published.