CrossMark Policy Page
Crossmark Policy
Journal: International Journal of Security Sciences (IJSS)
1. Purpose of Crossmark
The International Journal of Security Sciences (IJSS), published by Scholiora Research Publications, participates in the Crossmark initiative provided by Crossref to support the integrity, transparency, and reliability of the scholarly record.
Crossmark enables readers to verify whether they are accessing the most current and authoritative version of a published article.
2. What Crossmark Provides
By clicking the Crossmark logo displayed on an article, readers can check the publication status and access additional publication record information.
The Crossmark record may include:
- Current publication status
- Correction notices
- Retraction notices
- Expressions of concern
- Withdrawal information
- Publication history updates
3. Document Updates
The International Journal of Security Sciences (IJSS) maintains transparency in scholarly publishing by clearly documenting any changes made to published articles.
Possible updates may include:
- Corrections: Minor errors that do not affect the validity or interpretation of the published work may be addressed through an official correction notice. Corrections and Retractions Policy.
- Retractions: Articles may be retracted if significant errors, ethical violations, plagiarism, fabricated data, duplicate publication, or unreliable findings are identified after publication. Corrections and Retractions Policy.
- Expressions of Concern: The journal may publish an expression of concern while a serious issue is under investigation.
- Withdrawals: In exceptional circumstances, an article may be withdrawn before formal publication if substantial concerns are identified.
All updates are documented transparently and linked to the original article to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
4. Version of Record
The Version of Record is the final published version of an article appearing in the journal. Once published, this version remains the authoritative scholarly record.
If updates become necessary, they will be communicated through formal notices rather than undocumented modifications to the original publication.
5. Commitment to Research Integrity
The International Journal of Security Sciences (IJSS) and Scholiora Research Publications are committed to maintaining high standards of academic publishing, publication ethics, transparency, and research integrity.
Through participation in Crossmark, the journal provides readers with reliable information regarding the status, history, and integrity of published research.
6. Contact Information
For questions regarding article updates, corrections, retractions, publication policies, or research integrity matters, authors and readers may contact the editorial office through the journal's official website or via: