INFORMATION
Corrections And Retractions
CORRECTIONS AND RETRACTIONS
Purpose and reporting
The journal maintains a traceable scholarly record when errors or ethical concerns arise. Authors and readers should report problems promptly to info@das-institute.com with the DOI, evidence and proposed clarification. An unconflicted editor determines the action, seeking expert or institutional input where appropriate. Protecting the record takes priority over reputational or commercial considerations. Corrections And Retractions
Correction
A correction is appropriate where an identifiable error or omission can be remedied while the work remains substantially reliable. Notices specify what changed and why. A corrigendum may address an author-originated error and an erratum a production error. Authorship changes require supporting documentation. Substantive changes must not be made by silently replacing a PDF; a dated notice and version history must preserve traceability.
Retraction
Retraction is considered for unreliable findings caused by major error, fabrication or falsification; serious plagiarism or unjustified duplicate publication; unethical research or unauthorised material; and compromised peer review or publication manipulation. A major undisclosed competing interest may also justify retraction when it materially compromises interpretation or assessment. Honest error can require retraction. An authorship dispute alone ordinarily does not justify retraction if findings remain trustworthy. Evidence is assessed for the relevant ground. Retraction protects the literature rather than punishing authors.
Notice and access
Retraction notices identify the article and DOI, grounds, issuing party, date, and authors’ agreement or disagreement where known. Clear evidence is distinguished from unresolved claims. Author approval is sought but is not required for justified record protection. Notices are promptly published, freely accessible, citable and bidirectionally linked. Retained PDFs are marked RETRACTED on every page and the landing page shows the status. Identifiers are retained, and metadata and preservation recipients are updated where technically possible.
Withdrawal and exceptional removal
Withdrawal of an unpublished submission requires a reason and author confirmation; the editorial office promptly documents and communicates the outcome. An author facing material unexplained delay may request withdrawal. Published content cannot be withdrawn as though it had never existed. A publicly released early version receives an appropriate notice. Removal is exceptional, for example where a legal order, serious rights violation or serious health risk makes continued access inappropriate and a notice alone is insufficient. Retain a bibliographic record and explanation as far as lawful. Appeals follow the independent misconduct-policy route.
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