Publication Policy

Purpose and Scope

This policy outlines the standards, processes, and ethical requirements for publishing scholarly, professional, and creative works with the Publisher. It applies to:

  • Academic journals
  • Books and monographs
  • Conference proceedings
  • Special issues and edited volumes
  • Digital and multimedia content

The goal is to ensure integrity, quality, accessibility, and global compliance across all publications.

Core Principles

Our publishing practices are based on the following principles:

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Integrity
Commitment to honest, accurate, and ethical publication.
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Quality
Rigorous peer review and editorial oversight.
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Transparency
Clear communication of policies, processes, and decisions.
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Accessibility
Dissemination of knowledge to the widest possible audience.
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Compliance
Adherence to international copyright laws, ethical guidelines, and indexing standards.

Editorial Policy

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Editorial Independence
Editors make decisions independently of commercial considerations.
Editorial Board members serve as guardians of academic quality and ethical standards.
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Manuscript Screening

Initial screening for scope, format, and ethical compliance.
Plagiarism checks using iThenticate/Turnitin or equivalent tools.
Ethical clearance for studies involving human

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Peer Review

Double-blind peer review is the default process; other models may be used with disclosure.
At least two independent reviewers per manuscript.
Reviewers selected based on expertise and impartiality.

Publication Process

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Submission

Authors must submit via the publisher’s online submission system or official email.
Each submission must include:
Cover letter
Manuscript (formatted per author guidelines)

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Acceptance & Production

Accepted manuscripts go through professional copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading.
Authors review page proofs before final publication.
DOIs are assigned to all published works.

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Publication Formats
Print – Hard copy distribution via global channels.
Digital – Online hosting with indexing in relevant databases.
Open Access or Subscription models available.

Ethical Standards

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Authorship Criteria
Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the work.
All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.
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Plagiarism and Misconduct
All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism.
Misconduct (fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication) results in rejection or retraction.
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Conflicts of Interest
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts.
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Data Integrity
Authors should retain raw data for at least 5 years and share upon request for verification.
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Copyright and Licensing

Copyright transfer or open license agreement signed upon acceptance.
Third-party material must have documented permissions.
Open Access works are licensed under Creative Commons terms.

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Archiving and Indexing
All content is archived in secure digital repositories.
Participation in LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, Portico for preservation.
Indexing in databases like Scopus, Web of Science, CrossRef.
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Retraction, Correction, and Withdrawal
Retraction – For serious errors, plagiarism, or misconduct.
Correction – For factual/typographical errors.
Withdrawal – For ethics violations before publication.
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Accessibility and Open Science
Formats accessible to readers with disabilities.
Support for open data, open peer review, and preprints.
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Commercial and Sponsorship Policy
Advertising or sponsorship does not influence editorial decisions.
Sponsored content must be clearly labeled.
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Policy Review
This policy is reviewed annually to align with evolving international standards, technology, and legal requirements.