Crossmark Policy

ARSHI Veterinary Letters is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. To support this commitment, the journal participates in the CrossMark service provided by Crossref.

1. CrossMark Policy

CrossMark provides a standardized way for readers to verify the current status of a published article. By clicking the CrossMark logo displayed on an article, readers can determine whether the document is the most up-to-date version.

Through the CrossMark record, readers may also access additional publication information, including publication history, funding information, licensing details, and other metadata related to the article.

If updates are made after publication, they will be communicated through the CrossMark system. These updates may include corrections, errata, corrigenda, addenda, expressions of concern, retractions, withdrawals, or other editorial notices.

Through CrossMark, ARSHI Veterinary Letters ensures that readers can easily access the most reliable, transparent, and current version of the scholarly content published by the journal.

2. Correction and Retraction Policy

ARSHI Veterinary Letters is committed to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the scholarly record. If errors or ethical issues are identified in a published article, the journal will take appropriate action in accordance with COPE guidelines .

Possible editorial actions include:

Correction / Erratum / Corrigendum

Issued when a minor error is identified that does not significantly affect the scientific integrity, results, or conclusions of the article.

Addendum

Published when additional information is necessary to clarify, supplement, or complement the original article.

Expression of Concern

Issued when there are serious concerns regarding the reliability or ethical aspects of a publication while an investigation is ongoing.

Retraction

Applied when there is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable due to misconduct, such as fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or major error.

Withdrawal

In rare cases, an article may be withdrawn before final publication if significant issues are identified during the editorial process.

All corrections, retractions, or other editorial notices will be clearly linked to the original article and reflected in the CrossMark status to ensure transparency and traceability of the publication record.

3. Article Update Policy

To ensure the accuracy and transparency of the scientific record, ARSHI Veterinary Letters may update published articles when necessary.

Updates may occur when:

  • errors are discovered after publication;
  • additional clarification is required;
  • editorial notices are issued; or
  • ethical concerns arise regarding the article.

All updates will be clearly documented and linked to the original article. The journal maintains a transparent record of any changes made after publication.

The status and update history of each article can be verified through the CrossMark icon available on the article page and PDF.