As we step into a brand new year, it’s worth reflecting on an insightful article from Nature two years ago that shed light on an important issue: the rising number of retracted scientific papers, which alarmingly skyrocketed tenfold in just the last decade.1 This trend raises significant concerns for the academic community and impacts researchers, readers, and publishers alike. It’s crucial to examine whether these retractions are primarily due to scientific misconduct, fraud, or merely unintentional errors that can arise during the research process.

To tackle this pressing challenge, we believe in the power of advanced plagiarism detection and rigorous peer review protocols. That’s why Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science (JPIS) is excited to announce that we’ve enhanced our publication processes by integrating Crosscheck, aimed at reducing the risk of distributing flawed research.

But the adventure doesn’t stop there! We recognize that many papers published in the past may also need updates or even formal retractions to reflect shifts in the scientific community or to correct prior inaccuracies—this is a normal and necessary practice in reputable scientific journals. To make sure these vital revisions are easily accessible and clear, the adoption of Crossmark, a service provided by Crossref, is a game-changer. Crossmark enables researchers and readers to quickly check the status of a document.2 From the very first issue of JPIS in 2014, just click on the Crossmark logos within the document files to see a status box that reveals any updates, corrections, or retractions linked to the paper. This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to upholding the integrity and reliability of our authors’ scholarly contributions.

Moreover, the challenge of accurately recognizing individual authors’ contributions has become increasingly complex due to name duplications and inconsistent abbreviation use in publications. This underscores the urgent need for a standardized system of unique author identification in research literature. The Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier (ORCID) initiative is brilliantly addressing this challenge by giving each academic author a unique alphanumeric code.3 This community-driven effort not only fosters a clear connection between researchers and their work but also significantly boosts the visibility of research within the wider academic ecosystem. Best of all, the ORCID registry is free to use, allowing individuals to obtain their identifier, manage professional records, and effortlessly connect with fellow researchers.

Starting in 2014, JPIS is thrilled to fully integrate the ORCID system into our manuscript submission process! This exciting step will ensure that the contributions and activities of our authors are cataloged clearly and distinctly, eliminating any potential confusion regarding authorship. It’s our way of reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable work of researchers in the field of periodontal and implant science.

As we embrace these improvements, we are genuinely optimistic about the positive impact they will have on the experience of our dedicated readers and authors in the JPIS. As we ring in the New Year, we wish you all immense success and progress in your research endeavors. Here’s to a bright and promising year ahead!

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