Retraction and Correction Policy

International Journal on Special Education and Parenting (IJSEP)

At IJSEP, we are committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record. To uphold the highest standards of publication ethics, we have established the following policy regarding corrections and retractions.

  1. Corrections: Corrections are issued when honest errors are identified in a published article that do not invalidate the work but require clarification or adjustment. These may include:
    • Minor factual errors
    • Mislabeling of figures or tables
    • Typographical errors that affect the meaning

    Process:

    • The author(s) or readers may notify the editorial team about the error.
    • The editorial board reviews the request.
    • If justified, a correction notice is published in the next available issue and linked to the original article online.
  2. Retractions: Retractions are issued for articles that are found to have major issues that invalidate the results, conclusions, or ethical integrity. Grounds for retraction include:
    • Plagiarism
    • Data fabrication or falsification
    • Duplicate publication
    • Unethical research practices
    • Significant errors in data or methodology

    Process:

    • Concerns may be raised by authors, readers, or editors.
    • An internal review is conducted by the editorial team and, if necessary, external reviewers or the institution involved.
    • Authors are contacted and given an opportunity to respond.
    • If retraction is warranted, a retraction notice is published, stating the reason and linked to the original article. The article itself will be marked “Retracted” but remain accessible for transparency.
  3. Article Removal: In rare cases, an article may be removed from the online archive for legal or safety reasons (e.g., court orders, defamatory content, or posing serious health risks). A notice of removal will be provided in place of the article.
  4. Author-Initiated Withdrawal: Authors may request withdrawal before publication; however, post-publication withdrawals are strongly discouraged unless legally or ethically necessary.