Guidelines
Publication Guidelines
Jack Sparrow Publishers is committed to publishing high-quality, Novelty, original, and impactful research works across literature, research, and knowledge dissemination. These guidelines outline our standards, processes, and ethical policies for all publication formats like Books, Journals, Conference Proceedings, and Special Issues.
General Principles
Books Publication Guidelines
Manuscript in MS Word (.docx) or LaTeX format.
Title page with title, subtitle, author(s), affiliation(s), contact information.
Abstract (150–300 words) and keywords.
Complete chapters, properly structured and formatted.
All book manuscripts undergo editorial screening for scope and quality.
Subject to single-blind or double-blind peer review where applicable.
Review timeline: 4–8 weeks.
ISBN assignment for both print and e-book formats.
Final proof approval by the author before printing.
Journal Publication Guidelines
Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
Structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References.
Word limit: Typically, 4,000–8,000 words unless otherwise specified.
Minimum of two reviewers per manuscript.
Decision outcomes: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject.
Disclosure of funding sources and conflicts of interest required.
Plagiarism checks with iThenticate/Turnitin (max 15–20% similarity, excluding references).
Conference Proceedings Guidelines
Formatting as per Conference Template (provided upon CFP release).
Extended abstracts or full papers accepted, depending on conference policy.
Review timeline: Typically 2–4 weeks.
Indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, or relevant databases if applicable.
Authors must sign copyright or open access agreements.
Special Issues Guidelines
Guest Editors must submit a Special Issue
Proposal including:
Theme and scope
Rationale and relevance
Proposed timelines
List of potential contributors
Call for Papers (CFP) issued by Jack Sparrow Publishers.
Manuscript submissions via online system.
Peer review following standard journal process.
Guest Editors oversee review but final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.
Review & revision: 1–3 months.
Publication: Within 2–4 weeks after acceptance of final papers.
For traditional publishing, copyright is transferred to Jack Sparrow Publishers.
For open access, works are published under
Creative Commons licenses (CC BY, CC BY-NC, or CC BY-NC-SA).
Authors retain moral rights.
Similarity threshold: 20% (excluding references and common phrases).
Confirmed plagiarism results in rejection or retraction.
Obtain permissions for any third-party materials.
Disclose conflicts of interest.
Respond to reviewer/editor feedback in a timely manner.
Ensure fair and unbiased review.
Provide editorial and production support.
Promote published works through global channels.
Jack Sparrow Publishers is committed to maximizing the visibility, discoverability, and academic impact of its publications by ensuring inclusion in leading indexing and abstracting databases.
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