The Global Open Access Journal of Science (GOAJS) is committed to ensuring the integrity and permanence of scholarly content. As part of this commitment, we participate in the CrossMark initiative by Crossref, which provides a standard way for readers to verify the current status of an article.

What is CrossMark?

CrossMark is a multi-publisher initiative developed by Crossref to provide a reliable way for researchers to identify whether they are viewing the most recent and authoritative version of a published document. The CrossMark logo appears on GOAJS articles and links directly to the article’s update record.

Why It Matters

Through the CrossMark service, readers can quickly determine if content has been:

• Corrected (via errata or corrigenda)
• Updated with editorial notes or expressions of concern
• Retracted due to misconduct or serious errors

Maintaining Content Integrity

GOAJS ensures that any updates to published content are clearly documented through the CrossMark record. This enhances the transparency, reliability, and credibility of our journal content.

Permanent and Reliable Content

Even in the case of corrections or retractions, the original article and its associated updates remain accessible through the CrossMark metadata, ensuring a complete publication history for researchers and institutions.

Look for the CrossMark Logo

When viewing an article on our platform, look for the CrossMark logo at the top or bottom of the article’s webpage or PDF. Clicking this logo will reveal the current version status of the article and any associated updates.