I wrote a + instead of a - in one of my equations in a published paper, how can i fix this mistake?
I am writing a related paper now and i refer the reader to the typo and wrote the equation in the correct formula, is that ok?
if there is a major mistake you can purplish a comment on your published paper with helping the same editor
I think you should also contact the journal of your fist paper. They might be able to add some note to the online version.
I agree. Send a corrigendum to the journal. They are either able to fix it online or add it to the record.
Dear Dr. Ahmad Hassanat, The first point is its an error and may occur. The second point, the corresponding author may approach to the chief editor of the journal for notifying "errata'. The third point is corresponding author's contact is provided and readers may approach to you.
Dear Dr. Ahmad,
First of all you must check significance of the error. If the error is so significant that it can change the results and conclusion of your paper then you should write an errata to the same journal.
Secondly, Typos are not as much important to correct as long as errors do not change the entire concept.
Thirdly, I do not consider it suitable to refer the error in your new manuscript because this will generate the doubt about the current manuscript and lastly do not worry about minor errors, because readers can access corresponding author via email.
regards
if there is a major mistake you can purplish a comment on your published paper with helping the same editor
I think the corrosponding author will handle the situation. First of all if you tell the editor about the mistake this will create a bad impression of you. The editor might add a note to the online version. But for me I think let the mistakes be there if it's minor and if anyone finds any mistake they will first contact the corrosponding author and if they got get any positive response from the corrosponding author then they will contact the editor but it rarely happens because corrosponding author can manage this situation. Last but not the least mistake does happens it's common try to learn from them and avoid them in the future. Thankyou.
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