Is it acceptable to correct small numerical errors during the final proof stage?

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Hi everyone,
I’m working on a scientific article that is currently at the final proof stage before publication (in Italian, this phase is referred to as “visto si stampi”). It’s the version that will go to press unless further changes are made.

While reviewing the text again, I found a few small numerical errors — specifically, a few values that were copied incorrectly from official sources or tables. These do not alter the meaning or conclusions, but they are factual inaccuracies.

Is it still acceptable or appropriate to request these corrections at this point? Have you had similar experiences?

I’d really appreciate any advice — especially from editors, authors, or anyone familiar with scientific publishing workflows. Thank you!

Comments

  1. Homomorphism Avatar

    Yes, this is exactly what the final proof stage is for.

  2. Puma_202020 Avatar

    A perfect time to fix it.

  3. No-Durian-2933 Avatar

    Definitely fix it. If there’s a box where you can send comments to the editors, that’s an excellent place to explain (“In final proofing, I found some numerical errors that don’t alter my results, and have fixed them.”)