Author Policies

 

1. Submission of Manuscript

This policy provides a step-by-step guide for authors to submit their work. It includes instructions for formatting manuscripts, supported file types, and the online submission process. Authors are advised to ensure compliance with all journal guidelines before submission to avoid delays.

2. Plagiarism Policy

The journal upholds the highest standards of originality and integrity. Manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools, and any plagiarized content leads to rejection. Authors are expected to properly credit all sources and avoid self-plagiarism as well.

3. Article Processing Charge (APC)

This policy outlines the fee structure for processing and publishing articles. APC supports open access and covers costs like peer review, editing, and digital publication. Fee waivers may be available under specific conditions.

4. Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent

This policy ensures ethical treatment of study participants. Authors must secure informed consent and protect participants’ personal information. All data must adhere to ethical guidelines, particularly in medical or psychological research.

5. Checklist

A comprehensive checklist helps authors verify that their manuscript complies with all submission requirements. This includes formatting, required sections (abstract, keywords, references), and ethical approvals.

6. Human and Animal Rights Policy

Authors must confirm that all research involving humans or animals adheres to relevant ethical guidelines and laws. Approval from an institutional review board or equivalent authority is mandatory.

7. Open Access Policy

The journal provides free access to all published content to maximize knowledge sharing and visibility. Authors retain ownership of their work while making it available to the global research community.

8. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy

This policy allows corrections to published articles, addressing errors or ethical concerns. Authors and readers can request errata for minor errors or retractions for serious issues like data fabrication.

9. Manuscript Preparation

Authors must follow formatting guidelines for manuscript preparation, including font style, size, reference format, and structural elements such as abstract, introduction, and conclusions. Templates are often provided for ease of use.

10. Licensing Policy

All published works are governed by a licensing agreement, typically under a Creative Commons license. This ensures the work is freely accessible while protecting author rights and regulating reuse.

11. Digital Preservation

The journal implements robust digital preservation systems to ensure the long-term availability of all published content. This includes archiving in recognized repositories.

12. Author’s Agreement Form

Authors are required to sign an agreement confirming compliance with journal policies, originality of work, and proper acknowledgment of contributions. This form also outlines publication terms.

13. Data Sharing Policy

Authors are encouraged to make their research data publicly available to support transparency and reproducibility. The policy specifies data storage standards and access permissions.

14. Copyright Policy

While authors retain copyright, they grant the journal publishing rights. This balance ensures the protection of intellectual property and broad dissemination of knowledge.

15. English Language Editing

Manuscripts must be in clear, grammatically correct English. The journal offers language editing services for non-native speakers to ensure clarity and professionalism.

16. Complaints Policy

Authors, reviewers, or readers can report concerns about journal practices. A structured complaints procedure ensures issues are addressed transparently and fairly.

17. Rights and Grants to the Author

This policy ensures authors retain specific rights to their published work, such as reuse in teaching or future publications. The journal also grants access to a wide readership.

18. APC Waiver Policy

Fee waivers or discounts are available for authors from low-income countries or those facing financial constraints. Applications for waivers are reviewed case by case.

19. Sample Paper

The journal provides a sample paper to guide authors on manuscript structure, formatting, and content expectations. This serves as a benchmark for quality and consistency.

20. Withdrawal Policy

Authors may withdraw their submission at any stage before acceptance, subject to journal approval. Unethical withdrawal after peer review may incur penalties.

These policies collectively ensure a fair, transparent, and high-quality publishing process while promoting ethical and impactful research dissemination.

 

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