Academic publishers permit authors to update name changes on previously published works.

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Is it true that academic publishers permit authors to update name changes on previously published works?

Yes. Academic publishers increasingly permit authors to retroactively update their name changes on previously published works to foster inclusivity and protect privacy.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

The analysis

The retrieved literature includes specific journal and publisher policies (such as those by C&RL and IEEE) demonstrating that academic publishers do indeed permit authors to update name changes on previously published works.

Evidence for · 2

The Case for Retroactive Author Name Changes

2022

This paper announces and details a comprehensive retroactive author name change policy implemented by the journal College & Research Libraries (C&RL).

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Lazet, A. & Watson, B. (2022). The Case for Retroactive Author Name Changes. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.83.3.361

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Standardizing author name changes in academic publishing: A case study of IEEE’s approach

2025

This paper discusses IEEE's author name change policy, which enables researchers to update their names in published works in alignment with COPE guidelines.

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Zhu, J. (2025). Standardizing author name changes in academic publishing: A case study of IEEE’s approach. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1177/18758789251341778

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