Crossmark policy

At Gobeshona Publisher, we are committed to maintaining the integrity and trustworthiness of our published content. As part of this commitment, we participate in the Crossmark initiative, which provides a standardized way for readers to easily identify updates and corrections to published articles.

What is Crossmark?

Crossmark is a service provided by CrossRef, a non-profit organization that facilitates digital publishing and citation linking in scholarly literature. The Crossmark logo is displayed on participating publishers' websites and indicates that the publisher is committed to maintaining the integrity of their content and providing readers with up-to-date information about the status of published articles.

What does the Crossmark logo signify?

When you see the Crossmark logo displayed on an article, it means that the publisher is participating in the Crossmark initiative and has taken steps to ensure the integrity and trustworthiness of the article. The logo serves as a clickable link that provides additional information about the article's status, such as updates, corrections, retractions, or related metadata.

How does Gobeshona Publisher use Crossmark?

Gobeshona Publisher uses Crossmark to provide readers with information about the status of published articles. When an article undergoes updates, corrections, or other changes that may affect its interpretation or reliability, we will update the article's metadata and display the Crossmark logo on the article page.

What types of changes are indicated by the Crossmark logo?

The Crossmark logo may indicate the following types of changes to published articles:

Updates: Significant updates or additions to the article that affect its content or interpretation.
Corrections: Corrections to errors or inaccuracies in the article that may impact its integrity or reliability.
Retractions: Formal retractions of articles that have been found to contain serious errors, misconduct, or ethical violations.
Related Content: Links to related content, such as supplementary materials, data sets, or related articles.

How can readers access Crossmark information?

To access Crossmark information for an article, simply click on the Crossmark logo displayed on the article page. This will open a pop-up window that provides details about the article's status, including any updates, corrections, retractions, or related content. Readers can use this information to ensure they have the most accurate and up-to-date version of the article.

Our Commitment to Crossmark

At Gobeshona Publisher, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency in scholarly publishing. By participating in the Crossmark initiative, we aim to provide our readers with reliable and trustworthy content and to ensure that any updates or corrections to published articles are clearly communicated.