Permanency of Content

All articles published in Tourismisme receive a DOI and are permanently published. This applies regardless of the outcome of the peer review that follows after publication.

All content, including articles that have not (yet) passed peer review, is permanently archived in OJS/PKP. All versions of articles that have passed peer review will be archived in LOCKSS and other preservation systems.

Authors may revise, update, and publish new versions of their articles, which will be added to the article’s version history. However, once published, individual versions cannot be altered or withdrawn and will remain permanently accessible on the Tourismisme website. Tourismisme participates in the CrossMark initiative—a multi-publisher effort that provides a standard method for readers to locate the most current version of a published article. By applying CrossMark policies, Tourismisme is committed to maintaining its published content and informing readers of any updates or corrections.

Clicking the CrossMark logo (displayed at the top of each Tourismisme article) will indicate the article's current status and direct users to the most recent version. It may also provide additional information, such as updates or peer review reports.

To maintain the integrity and completeness of the academic record, Tourismisme follows the correction and revision policies outlined below, which are based on best practices in scholarly publishing:


Correction to an Article
In traditional journals, where peer review occurs before publication, corrections (errata) are issued to notify readers of errors found after publication.

At Tourismisme, articles may be reviewed post-publication, meaning that publication is not “final” as new versions may be added at any stage. Mistakes identified during or after peer review can be corrected by publishing a new version. Each new version includes an “Amendments” section summarizing changes from the previous version.


Retraction
Articles may be retracted for reasons including:

  • honest errors (e.g., incorrect data or faulty methodology),
  • research misconduct (e.g., data fabrication or falsification),
  • duplicate or overlapping publication,
  • fraudulent data use,
  • plagiarism,
  • unethical research practices.

The reason and initiator of a retraction will be clearly stated in a Retraction notice, which will be linked to the original article (which will remain accessible but marked as retracted, including on the PDF).

Retractions typically occur at the authors’ request or at the discretion of the publisher following an investigation. A retracted article is not “withdrawn” for republishing elsewhere. The severity of the issues often renders the article unfit for any scholarly publication.

Content may be fully removed only under legal constraints—such as defamation, copyright infringement, or court orders. In such cases, bibliographic metadata and the reason for removal will be retained on the site.

In exceptional cases (e.g., if an article contains incorrect information posing public risk), the original may be removed and replaced with a corrected version, with full explanation provided.


Editorial Note
If potential but unresolved issues arise regarding an article, Tourismisme may issue an Editorial Note. This may occur when there is suspicion of misconduct or disputes involving the authors. The note will remain in place while an investigation is ongoing, and may later be replaced by a revised version or retraction.


Expression of Concern
In rare situations where serious concerns exist but conclusive evidence is lacking, Tourismisme may publish an Expression of Concern. This may include:

  • inconclusive evidence of misconduct,
  • concerns about the article without institutional investigation,
  • inadequate or biased investigation outcomes.