Crossmark Policy for Tadabbur Journal

Introduction to Crossmark Crossmark is a multi-publisher initiative by Crossref aimed at providing readers with a standardized way to locate the authoritative and up-to-date version of published content. By clicking the Crossmark button, readers can access information about the current status of a publication, including any updates, corrections, retractions, or withdrawals, as well as additional metadata related to the publication process, such as publication date, plagiarism check status, licensing, and responsible editors.

Implementing the Crossmark button in Tadabbur Journal reflects our commitment to maintaining published content and notifying readers of any changes, thereby enhancing transparency and trust in scholarly publications. The button will be applied to all new publications and, optionally, to prior publications if updated.

How Crossmark Works in Tadabbur Journal

Button Display: The Crossmark button will be placed near the publication title on the journal’s website (HTML), in PDF files, and other digital formats. The button’s appearance will only be modified in size if necessary, and it will be implemented using the script provided by Crossref.
Updates: Any significant changes, such as error corrections or retractions, will be promptly registered with Crossref, while preserving the original publication record to ensure transparency.
Additional Metadata: This may include information such as publication date, peer-review status, open access licensing, and any ethical checks conducted.

Types of Changes and Related Policies Tadabbur Journal adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for handling changes. Below is a summary of the key policies:

Change Type	Description	Actions Taken
Corrections	Addressing major or minor errors affecting meaning or accuracy, such as errors in data or figures.	Publish a correction notice in the next issue under the "Corrections and Additions" section, linked to the original publication via a new DOI.
Retractions	Withdrawal of a publication due to serious issues like plagiarism, falsification, or unethical data use.	Publish a public retraction statement explaining the reasons, retaining the original publication in the archive with a clear retraction notice. The publication is not removed to preserve the scholarly record.
Withdrawals	Requests to withdraw a publication by authors or editors before or after publication, such as in cases of duplication or ethical violations.	A formal request must be submitted by the corresponding author using a designated form. The publication will be archived with a withdrawal notice, and administrative fees (e.g., 500 SAR for authors in Saudi Arabia or equivalent internationally) may apply if withdrawn after acceptance. Publication fees are non-refundable if withdrawn post-publication.
Expressions of Concern	Temporary notice issued if an investigation is ongoing regarding a potential issue with a publication.	Publish a notice detailing the concern, updated later based on investigation outcomes.

Covered Publication Types Crossmark will be applied to the following types of publications in Tadabbur Journal:

Research Articles.
Review Articles.
Short Communications or Editorials.
Case Reports.

The button will not currently be applied to publications in the "forthcoming issue" until they are officially published.

Tadabbur Journal’s Commitment We are committed to registering all updates with Crossref promptly and ensuring readers have access to the latest version via the official website. This policy complements our existing policies on publication ethics, anti-plagiarism, and open access. For more details on COPE guidelines, please refer to https://publicationethics.org.

For any inquiries about this policy, please contact the editorial team at: [info@tadabburmag.sa].

This policy is effective from the date of its publication and will be periodically reviewed to ensure compliance with global best practices, God willing.