CrossMark Policy

IJRT  participates in the CrossMark initiative by CrossRef to maintain transparency, reliability, and trust in our published content. CrossMark is a multi-publisher initiative that provides readers with a standardized way to locate the current version of a piece of content. By clicking the CrossMark logo on an article, readers can verify whether they are viewing the most up-to-date version.

  1. Purpose of CrossMark
  • Ensures readers are accessing the current, authoritative version of an article.
  • Provides updates on corrections, retractions, or changes post-publication.
  • Enhances trust in the scholarly record by showing the publication history.
  1. Version Control
  • All published articles are assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) through CrossRef.
  • Any changes made after publication (such as errata, corrigenda, or retractions) are linked directly to the original article through CrossMark.
  • Updates include the type of change, date of change, and a brief explanation.
  1. Update Types
  • Erratum – Minor corrections to the published article.
  • Corrigendum – Author-requested corrections for factual errors.
  • Retraction – Withdrawal of an article due to ethical or research integrity issues.
  • Addendum – Additional information or supplementary material added post-publication.
  1. How Readers Can Use CrossMark
  • Look for the CrossMark logo on each article’s PDF and HTML versions.
  • Click the logo to see the article’s update status, history, and metadata.
  1. Policy Commitment

By implementing the CrossMark system, International Journal of Research and Technology reinforces its commitment to integrity, accuracy, and transparency in scholarly publishing, ensuring that readers and researchers have access to the most reliable and updated content.