When submitting to a Journal, authors must certify that they comply with all applicable journal and editorial policies. Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these policies and guidelines prior to submission of a manuscript for review.
Online submission is required for all Sciconx journals. A full list of all 30 journal submission sites and links to individual journal authors instructions is available here.
Sciconx Publishing Editorial Policies
1. Mission Statement
Sciconx Publishing is committed to excellence in publishing, ensuring the highest editorial, ethical, and peer-review standards. We strive to provide a transparent, rigorous, and fair publishing process that upholds the integrity of scholarly and creative works.
2. Scope of Publications
Sciconx publishes a diverse range of content, including:
- Academic & Scientific Journals (STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences)
- Books & Monographs (Scholarly, Fiction, Non-Fiction)
- Conference Proceedings & Technical Reports
- Digital Publications & Magazines
- Open-Access & Subscription-Based Content
3. Editorial Structure & Responsibilities
To ensure a flawless editorial process, Sciconx follows a structured editorial hierarchy:
- Editor-in-Chief: Oversees all editorial policies, ensuring quality and ethical standards.
- Managing Editor: Handles editorial workflow, submission timelines, and peer review coordination.
- Section Editors: Experts in specialized fields overseeing content quality.
- Editorial Board: A distinguished panel of professionals guiding editorial strategy.
- Peer Reviewers: Subject-matter experts conducting rigorous evaluations.
4. Manuscript Submission & Review Process
Submission Requirements: Authors must follow Sciconx formatting and ethical guidelines.
Plagiarism & AI-Generated Content Checks: All submissions undergo verification to ensure originality.
Peer Review Model:
- Academic & Research Content: Single-blind or Double-blind peer review for unbiased evaluation.
- Books & Creative Works: Editorial and expert review for literary quality.
Decision Process:
- Accepted: Meets editorial and peer-review criteria.
- Revision Required: Authors must address reviewer concerns.
- Rejected: Does not meet publishing standards.
5. Ethical Publishing Guidelines
Sciconx follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and ICMJE guidelines:
- Authorship Transparency: Proper credit must be given to all contributors.
- Data Integrity: No falsification, fabrication, or selective reporting.
- Conflicts of Interest: Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose conflicts.
- Copyright & Licensing: Clear policies on ownership, Creative Commons licensing, and third-party use.
6. Open Access & Subscription Model
- Hybrid Publishing: Authors can choose between open-access and subscription-based publication.
- APC (Article Processing Charges): Applied only for open-access models to cover publishing costs.
- Archiving & Indexing: Publications are preserved in recognized digital repositories.
7. Retraction, Corrections & Post-Publication Policies
- Corrections: Minor updates are published with an editorial notice.
- Retractions: If ethical violations or major errors are found, Sciconx will issue retractions based on COPE guidelines.
- Post-Publication Discussions: Readers and researchers can submit comments for post-publication review.
8. Advertising & Sponsorship Ethics
- Advertisements must not compromise editorial independence.
- Sponsored content must be transparently labelled.
9. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy
Sciconx ensures:
- Representation of diverse voices in publishing.
- Unbiased editorial and peer-review processes.
- Support for authors from underrepresented backgrounds.
10. Appeals & Complaints Handling
- Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a justified request.
- Ethical concerns are reviewed by the Editorial Ethics Committee.
11. Confidentiality & Data Protection
- All submission details, peer reviews, and unpublished work remain confidential.
- Sciconx adheres to GDPR and other global data protection regulations.
12. Continuous Improvement & Policy Updates
- This editorial policy is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure the highest publishing standards at Sciconx.
