Post-Publication Policy
AcademicProceeding.org, under the framework of the Society of Integrated Academic Research and Education (SIARE), ensures that all published content remains accurate, transparent, and trustworthy throughout its lifecycle. This policy outlines how articles are maintained, updated, discussed, and preserved after publication.
Version Integrity
The Version of Record remains stable and citable.
Transparent Updates
All changes are handled through formal, traceable mechanisms.
Scholarly Dialogue
Post-publication discussion is encouraged within professional standards.
Record Preservation
DOIs, metadata, and indexing integrity are maintained at all times.
1. Version of Record (VoR)
The published article represents the Version of Record (VoR). It is considered the definitive, final, and citable version of the work.
- Permanent and immutable
- Not altered directly after publication
- Preserved for long-term scholarly reference
Any updates or changes are managed through formal notices to ensure transparency and preservation of the scholarly record.
2. Post-Publication Updates
Post-publication updates are handled through structured and transparent mechanisms.
Corrections & Retractions Policy
3. Metadata Updates
Certain metadata elements may be updated post-publication where appropriate.
- Author names
- Affiliations
- ORCID details
- Minor title corrections
Process
- Request submitted by author or stakeholder
- Verification and validation by editorial team
- Editorial approval
- Metadata updated and recorded
4. Post-Publication Discussion
AcademicProceeding.org encourages responsible scholarly dialogue after publication.
- Comments and discussions
- Letters to the editor
- Author responses
- Editorial clarifications
All discussions must remain:
- Constructive
- Evidence-based
- Professional and respectful
5. Author Responsibilities After Publication
Authors are expected to:
- Report errors promptly
- Respond to editorial queries in a timely manner
- Support transparency and accuracy
- Cooperate in corrections, updates, or investigations
6. Reporting Concerns
Readers, reviewers, and institutions may report concerns related to published content, including issues of accuracy, ethics, or data integrity.
Process
- Concern submitted with relevant details
- Editorial review conducted
- Investigation initiated where necessary
7. Indexing and Record Maintenance
Post-publication updates are managed to ensure the integrity and discoverability of the scholarly record.
- DOI continuity is maintained
- Updates are cross-linked to original articles
- Indexing systems are updated where applicable
- Permanent traceability of all changes is ensured
8. Article Sharing and Promotion
Authors are encouraged to promote their work responsibly.
- Share official article links (DOI-based)
- Avoid distributing unauthorized versions where restricted
- Update academic and institutional profiles
9. Transparency and Integrity
All post-publication actions are guided by core principles of:
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Consistency with international publishing standards
Contact
For post-publication queries, corrections, or reporting concerns, please contact:
