Scientific corrections of publications by authors affiliated with Chilean institutions

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https://doi.org/10.47909/ijsmc.289

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correction, errata, scientific publication, Chile

Abstract

Objective. The objective of this study was to analyze the scientific corrections published in Scopus-indexed journals authored by researchers affiliated with Chilean institutions between 2000 and 2024.

Methodology. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses. A total of 1,204 documents were retrieved from Scopus, which were subsequently included in the study. The errors were then categorized based on their type and impact.

Results. Scientific corrections involving authors affiliated with Chilean institutions demonstrated a persistent and substantial increase over time. The most common errors were related to author identification, tables and figures, and typographical issues. Of all the reported cases, 83.47% were classified as trivial, 14.04% as minor, and 1.58% as major. The fields with the highest number of corrections were Physics and Astronomy, Medicine, and Earth and Planetary Sciences.

Conclusions. Despite the fact that the proportion of corrections remains low relative to the total number of publications, the steady increase in errata is a cause for concern. It is incumbent upon Chilean scientific institutions to establish clear policies and guidelines to prevent errors in academic publications.

Originality and value. This study makes a significant contribution to the existing body of research by addressing the dearth of research in Chile that examines the causes and impacts of scientific corrections. This issue is especially salient in light of Chile’s status as the second most scientifically productive nation in the region.

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2025-11-17

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Zahn-Muñoz, C., Aravena Niño, B., Martínez-Rojas, E., & Martínez-Quezada, A. (2025). Scientific corrections of publications by authors affiliated with Chilean institutions. Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication, 6(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.47909/ijsmc.289

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