This policy applies to articles published by IJAPSET and governs the assessment and publication of corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions when warranted.

Matters covered by this policy may include errors in authorship, affiliations, references, figures, tables, data, methods, results, conclusions, research ethics, or other issues that could affect the interpretation or reliability of a published article.

A correction may be issued when an error in a published article can be corrected without requiring retraction of the entire work. The journal considers whether the error affects the article's interpretation, reliability, or bibliographic accuracy.

When a correction is approved, IJAPSET publishes a notice describing the error and its amendment. The original article remains accessible, with a link to the correction where technically feasible.

Retraction may be considered when the reliability or integrity of a published article is seriously compromised. A retraction notice alerts readers that the article should not be relied upon in its current form.

Retraction is not imposed merely because a finding is unexpected or an interpretation is disputed. Decisions must be based on available evidence and the seriousness of the concern.

An expression of concern may be issued when credible questions have arisen about a published article, but an investigation is incomplete, the evidence remains inconclusive, or the journal cannot yet reach a final decision.

Where appropriate, the notice identifies the affected article and explains the general nature of the concern without presenting unproven allegations as established facts. The journal may update the notice when additional evidence becomes available.

Authors, readers, reviewers, institutions, and other concerned parties may notify the IJAPSET editorial team of a possible error or integrity issue in a published article.

Reports should be made in good faith and provide sufficient information for meaningful assessment. Confidential information should be handled carefully and shared only where appropriate.

Correction, expression-of-concern, and retraction notices should clearly identify the affected article and explain the reason for the editorial action to the extent supported by the evidence.

• Each notice should be clearly labeled and independently identifiable.
• The notice should be linked to the original article where technically feasible.
• The original publication record should remain traceable.
• A retracted article should be clearly marked as retracted, with a notice explaining the reason.
• Metadata and indexing records should be updated where technically feasible and appropriate.

IJAPSET seeks to handle correction and retraction matters impartially, with due regard for the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved.

• Editorial decisions should be based on relevant evidence rather than unsupported allegations.
• Authors should be given a reasonable opportunity to respond to material concerns where appropriate.
• Confidential information should be protected during assessment, subject to legitimate investigative and legal requirements.
• The journal may consult institutions, research organizations, or qualified experts when appropriate.
• Editorial notices should accurately represent the findings and conclusions of the assessment.

Reference to external guidance does not by itself imply membership or formal endorsement by the issuing organization.

Questions or concerns regarding a published IJAPSET article should be submitted through the journal's official editorial contact channel. Please identify the article and provide relevant supporting information to facilitate assessment.

This policy should be read together with IJAPSET's Publication Ethics and Allegation of Research Misconduct policies. The journal may review and update this policy when necessary to reflect developments in publication ethics guidance and editorial practice.