Crossmark, Corrections and Retractions

Catalyst Research Chronicles (CRC Journal) adheres to the guidelines provided by COPE and ICMJE regarding post-publication changes. We aim to maintain the highest standards in publishing and ensure that our content is accurate and up to date. Below are our policies for Crossmark, corrections, and retractions.

Crossmark

Catalyst Research Chronicles (CRC Journal) participates in the Crossmark service, a collaborative initiative by Crossref. This service provides a standard way for readers to identify the current version of a document. By applying the Crossmark logo, we commit to maintaining our published content and alerting readers to any changes that may occur.

  • Clicking the Crossmark logo will provide the current status of a document, along with additional publication record information.

Corrections

According to ICMJE recommendations, errors in published articles are a natural part of the scientific process, and it is our responsibility to publish corrections when necessary. If honest errors are detected, we will correct them according to the following guidelines:

  • Timeliness: Corrections will be published promptly once the error has been confirmed.
  • Clarity: The correction will detail the nature of the error and the changes made, and will be linked to the original article.
  • Audit Trail: The original version of the article will remain intact in the public domain. A brief correction note will be added to the original version to alert readers to the change.
  • Article Format:
    • For articles in early view (or equivalent), corrections may be applied directly online with an audit trail indicating the changes made and the date.
    • For articles published in an issue, corrections will be published as a separate statement linked to the original article. Changes will not typically be made directly to the original text in these cases.

Retractions

In rare cases, we may retract a published article. Retraction is not intended as a punitive measure, but rather as a means of correcting the academic record and informing readers of unreliable research. Articles will be retracted under the following conditions:

  • Unreliable Findings: The article contains major errors, such as miscalculation, experimental errors, fabrication, or falsification of data.
  • Plagiarism: The article constitutes plagiarism.
  • Duplicate Publication: The findings have been previously published elsewhere without proper attribution, disclosure, or permission.
  • Unauthorized Material: The article contains data or material without the necessary authorization for use.
  • Legal Issues: The article infringes on copyright, privacy, or contains defamatory content.
  • Unethical Research: The article reports research that violates ethical standards.
  • Compromised Peer Review: The article was published based on a compromised or manipulated peer review process.
  • Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest: The authors failed to disclose a significant competing interest or conflict of interest, which would have influenced the interpretation of the research.

Retraction Guidelines:

  • Linking: Retractions will be clearly linked to the retracted articles in all electronic versions.
  • Clear Identification: Retraction titles will clearly state that the article has been retracted.
  • Detailed Explanation: Retractions will include the title of the retracted article, the reason for retraction, and identification of who is retracting the article.
  • Prompt Publication: Retractions will be published as soon as possible to minimize any potential harm.