PSH Crossmark Policy

Plant Science Horizons supports Crossmark from Crossref to ensure readers can easily verify the current status and authenticity of published scholarly content.

Crossmark, from Crossref, provides a standard way for readers to locate the current version of a scholarly publication.

Plant Science Horizons recognizes the importance of maintaining the integrity, transparency, and completeness of the scholarly record. By clicking the Crossmark button associated with published articles, readers can determine whether updates, corrections, or changes have been made after publication.

Crossmark may also provide additional publication record information related to the document, including correction notices, updates, retractions, or supplementary metadata.

Publication Types

Article Type	Short Description
Addendum	Publication item providing additional information regarding another publication, usually presenting supplementary results.
Case Report	Detailed report of symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual case or patient.
Correspondence	Letter to the editor or response to previously published correspondence.
Discussion	Argumentative or perspective-based communication including commentaries and viewpoints.
Duplicate	Accidental duplication of an article. The publication record is updated to indicate duplication status.
Erratum	Correction notice for errors identified in a previously published article.
Full-Length Article	Comprehensive report presenting original research findings.
Practice Guidelines	Articles describing recommended best practices and professional standards.
Removal	Complete removal of article content with replacement by an explanatory publication notice.
Retraction	Article formally withdrawn from the scholarly record while retaining bibliographic transparency.
Review Article	Comprehensive overview and synthesis of published research literature.
Short Communication	Brief report or preliminary communication presenting concise research findings.
Short Review	Mini-review summarizing recent developments in a focused research area.

Crossmark DOI

DOI: 10.66835/psh-crossmark

Commitment to Scholarly Integrity

Plant Science Horizons is committed to maintaining transparency, publication ethics, and the integrity of the scientific record through internationally recognized publishing standards and Crossref-supported services.