Crossmark Policy

CrossMark, developed by CrossRef, is a tool designed to ensure the integrity and completeness of the scholarly record. By clicking the CrossMark icon, readers can check the current status of a document, helping to maintain trust in its authenticity and reliability. This feature is particularly valued by publishers like Elsevier, who prioritize the trustworthiness of their electronic archives.

Key Publication Types and Their Meanings:

  1. Addendum: Provides additional information or results related to a previously published article.
  2. Duplicate: An accidental replication of an article in another journal. The article is retracted, and a watermark is added to notify readers that it is a duplicate.
  3. Erratum: Reports errors from a previously published article. This may either be a publishing error (Erratum) or an author error (Corrigendum).
  4. Removal: The article's text is fully removed from both HTML and PDF formats and replaced with an explanation.
  5. Retraction: The article is formally retracted, with the PDF version marked by a watermark indicating its retracted status.
  6. Review Article: Provides a comprehensive overview of original research, often with a detailed bibliography and a table of contents.

These publication types ensure transparency and help uphold the academic record's integrity.

DOI: 10.70436/crossmark