Crossmark Policy
About Crossmark
The Journal of Soil and Environmental Sciences is committed to maintaining the integrity and reliability of scholarly publications. Therefore, we use Crossmark as the official tool to provide up-to-date information regarding the status and authenticity of published articles.
Purpose of Crossmark
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Ensure that readers can identify whether an article has been updated, corrected, or retracted.
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Provide transparency regarding significant changes to published content.
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Offer quick access to relevant article metadata.
Change Policy
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Correction: If minor errors are found that do not affect the substance of the research, the journal will issue an official correction.
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Retraction: If ethical violations or serious errors are discovered that compromise the validity of the research findings, the article may be retracted.
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Update: Articles may be updated to include important information or clarifications.
Responsibilities
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Editors: Responsible for reviewing and deciding whether an article requires correction, update, or retraction.
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Authors: Required to report errors or new information relevant to their published articles.
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Readers: Can check the current status of an article through the Crossmark icon available on each publication.
Crossmark Icon
Every published article will display the Crossmark icon. By clicking the icon, readers can view the latest status of the article, including corrections, updates, or retractions.
With this Crossmark Policy, the Journal of Soil and Environmental Sciences strives to maintain reader trust and ensure that every publication reflects the highest standards of scholarly integrity.
