Crossmark

The Journal of Women and Child Health (JoWaCH) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and providing reliable, accurate information to its readers. To achieve this, JoWaCH has adopted the Crossmark initiative, a standardized method for ensuring the ongoing validity and accessibility of published scholarship. This policy outlines the principles and procedures that govern JoWaCH's implementation of Crossmark.

Principles:

• Maintaining the credibility of published materials: JoWaCH recognizes the importance of ensuring that readers have access to the most up-to-date and accurate versions of published content.
• Transparency in scholarly communication: JoWaCH is committed to transparent scholarly communication practices, including informing readers about any changes or corrections made to published articles.
• Facilitating ongoing access to research: JoWaCH recognizes the need to ensure that published articles remain accessible even in the event of changes in journal platforms or publishers.

Procedures:

• Registration with Crossmark: All articles published in JoWaCH after [date] will be registered with Crossmark. Articles published before this date may be registered retroactively at the journal's discretion.
• Display of Crossmark logo: The Crossmark logo will be displayed prominently on the online versions of all registered articles.
• Linking to current version: Clicking on the Crossmark logo will direct users to the most up-to-date version of the article, regardless of any changes in journal platform or publisher.
• Transparency of changes: In the event of any corrections, retractions, or other changes made to an article after publication, a clear and concise explanation will be provided alongside the original article. The Crossmark record will also reflect these changes, ensuring transparency for readers.
• Archiving: JoWaCH is committed to maintaining permanent access to all published articles, regardless of platform changes. Articles will be archived in a reliable and sustainable manner to ensure their long-term availability.

Benefits for Readers:

• Confidence in the accuracy and currency of information: The Crossmark logo provides readers with confidence that they are accessing the most up-to-date and accurate version of an article.
• Enhanced understanding of the scholarly context: The Crossmark record provides additional information about the publishing history of an article, including any corrections or retractions, enriching the reader's understanding of its intellectual context.
• Facilitated access to research: The Crossmark system ensures that even if a journal's platform or publisher changes, readers will still be able to easily access the relevant articles.

Conclusion:

By adopting the Crossmark initiative, JoWaCH reinforces its commitment to providing readers with reliable, accurate, and accessible scholarly information. We believe that Crossmark is a valuable tool for promoting transparency, integrity, and trust in scholarly communication.