AcademiansEdu – Publishing Policies

Focus & Scope

Advancing Interdisciplinary Scholarly Research

AcademiansEdu is dedicated to high‑quality scholarly publishing across life sciences, technology, business, agriculture, and the arts, fostering rigorous research that drives scientific, technological, and social progress.

Core Research Domains

Original research articles, reviews, case studies, and technical reports are welcomed in the following broad areas.

• Life & Medical Sciences
  Life Sciences & Medical Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Biochemistry, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology, Environmental & Agricultural Sciences, Natural Product Chemistry & Herbal Medicine, Toxicology & Microbiology, Clinical Research & Physiology.
• Computing & Intelligent Systems
  Computer Science & Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Architecture & Software Engineering, Data Science & Database Systems, Cybersecurity & Network Communications, Robotics & Embedded Systems, IoT & Cyber‑Physical Systems, Signal Processing & HCI.
• Economics, Business & Management
  Economic Growth & Financial Markets, Macroeconomic & Monetary Policy, Behavioral Economics & Fintech, Corporate Finance & Risk Management, International Trade & Banking Systems, Development Economics & Climate Finance, Strategic & Organizational Management, Entrepreneurship & Digital Business, Marketing & Supply Chain Management, Leadership & Business Analytics, Sustainable Business Practices, Technology & Knowledge Management.
• Agriculture, Arts & Society
  Agricultural Economics & Policy, Crop Science & Plant Pathology, Sustainable Farming & Smart Agriculture, Soil Science & Water Management, Food Science & Rural Development, Climate Change & Agricultural Innovation, Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts, Design Studies, Philosophy, History & Literature, Sociology, Anthropology & Political Science, Education, Psychology & Communication, Cultural Studies & Development Research.

Publication Standards

All submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure originality, methodological soundness, and ethical integrity.
Double‑blind peer review | Academic integrity | Ethical publishing | Interdisciplinary collaboration | Open access | Global knowledge exchange

Target Audience

Who We Publish For

Journals under AcademiansEdu serve a global community seeking impactful, peer‑reviewed research and practical insights.

• Academic researchers and faculty
• Postgraduate and undergraduate students
• Industry professionals and R&D teams
• Healthcare and policy practitioners
• Government agencies & NGOs

Submission Types

Original research articles, review papers, case studies, technical notes, and practice‑oriented reports aligned with the stated focus and scope are welcome.

Submission Categories

All scholarly articles undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Only peer-reviewed content is considered for indexing.

Note: Only peer-reviewed articles are indexed. Editorial content is not peer-reviewed.

Editorial Policy

Peer Review & Editorial Evaluation

Every manuscript submitted to AcademiansEdu undergoes a structured and transparent editorial and peer-review process. Only submissions that meet basic editorial standards are sent for external evaluation.

Initial Manuscript Evaluation

Upon submission, each manuscript is screened by the editorial team for scope, originality, and basic quality. Manuscripts may be rejected at this stage if they fall outside the journal’s aims, lack originality, or contain major methodological issues. Authors are usually notified of this decision within 1–2 weeks.

Manuscripts that pass this stage are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers for a double-blind peer review process.

Double-Blind Peer Review

AcademiansEdu operates a double-blind peer review system, where the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and academic experience in the relevant field.

Peer Review Workflow

1. Editorial Screening: Initial assessment for scope, quality, and originality.
2. Reviewer Assignment: Manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers.
3. Review Process: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodology, relevance, and clarity.
4. Review Duration: The peer review process generally takes between 6-12 weeks, depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the extent of revisions required. While every effort is made to complete the review as efficiently as possible, the journal prioritizes a rigorous, fair, and thorough evaluation to ensure the quality and integrity of published research. Authors are kept informed of the status of their manuscripts throughout the editorial process.
5. Revision Stage: Authors may be required to revise their manuscript based on reviewer feedback.
6. Final Decision: The editor makes the final decision (accept, revise, or reject) based on reviewer reports and editorial judgment.

Reviewer Evaluation Criteria

• Originality and contribution to the field
• Soundness of methods and analysis
• Compliance with ethical and research standards
• Clarity of results and conclusions
• Adequacy of references
• Overall quality of writing and structure

Language & Revisions

Language editing is not part of formal peer review; however, reviewers may suggest improvements for clarity and readability. Final decisions are based on reviewer reports and editorial assessment.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

In addition to internationally recognized ethical guidelines, AcademiansEdu applies these policies through its internal editorial workflow. All submissions are monitored by the editorial office, and ethical compliance is verified during both the initial screening and peer review stages. Any concerns related to research misconduct, authorship, conflicts of interest, or publication ethics are handled by the Editorial Office and Editorial Board in accordance with the principles and guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

AcademiansEdu is committed to preventing plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, inappropriate authorship, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and all other forms of research and publication misconduct.

The publication of an article through AcademiansEdu represents a vital contribution to building a respected and cohesive body of knowledge. It reflects the caliber of work produced by the authors and the institutions backing them. Peer-reviewed publications contribute to maintaining the integrity and reliability of scholarly communication. Therefore, it is essential that all parties involved in the publishing process—including authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the broader academic community—adhere to clear ethical standards and responsibilities.

AcademiansEdu takes its commitment to ethical publishing very seriously, overseeing every stage with care and integrity. We ensure that commercial interests such as advertising and reprints have no influence over editorial decisions. Furthermore, the Publisher and Editorial Board actively collaborate with other journals and publishers as needed to maintain high standards and address any publishing concerns.

Where ethical concerns are substantiated, AcademiansEdu may take appropriate editorial actions, including requesting corrections, publishing corrigenda or errata, issuing expressions of concern, retracting articles, or rejecting manuscripts, depending on the nature and severity of the issue.

Duties of Authors

Authors submitting to AcademiansEdu are required to ensure that their work is original, accurate, and properly referenced. All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism and ethical compliance before being sent for peer review.

• Reporting Standards: Authors must present an accurate and objective account of their research with sufficient detail to allow replication.
• Data Access: Authors may be required to provide raw data and should retain it for a reasonable period after publication.
• Originality: All submissions must be original and properly cite the work of others.
• Multiple Submission: Manuscripts should not be submitted to more than one journal simultaneously.
• Authorship: Only individuals who significantly contributed to the research should be listed as authors.
• Ethical Compliance: Research involving human or animal subjects must have appropriate ethical approval and consent.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest.
• Corrections: Authors must notify the journal promptly if significant errors are identified in their published work.

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection tools (e.g., iThenticate) prior to peer review.

Role of Editorial Team

Editorial decisions at AcademiansEdu are made through a structured process involving initial screening, peer review, and final evaluation by the Editor-in-Chief or assigned editor. All decisions are based strictly on academic merit, reviewer reports, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

• Publication Decisions: Editors evaluate manuscripts based on quality, originality, and relevance.
• Fair Review: Manuscripts are assessed without discrimination based on personal or institutional factors.
• Confidentiality: All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.
• Conflict Management: Editors must avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.
• Ethical Oversight: The editorial team investigates ethical concerns and may issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern in accordance with publishing ethics standards.

Role of Reviewer

Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise and academic experience. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers under a double-blind peer review process. Reviewer assignments and reports are recorded within the editorial system to ensure transparency and consistency.

• Contribution: Reviewers assist editors in making decisions and help authors improve their work.
• Timeliness: Reviewers should complete evaluations within the assigned timeframe.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts must not be shared or discussed without permission.
• Objectivity: Reviews must be fair, constructive, and supported by clear arguments.
• Source Acknowledgment: Reviewers should identify relevant uncited work.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must decline assignments where conflicts exist.

Policy of Screening for Plagiarism

Academic papers sent to AcademiansEdu will undergo a plagiarism check using the Similarity Check / iThenticate tools.

Open Access Statement

This AcademiansEdu Journals provides immediate open access to its content, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers without subscription or access fees. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without prior permission from the publisher or the authors.

Publication Frequency

AcademiansEdu journals are published on a quarterly basis, with four issues released annually.

Copyright Policy

AcademiansEdu is committed to maintaining transparency, accessibility, and ethical publishing practices in accordance with internationally recognized principles of open access and scholarly publishing. Our copyright policy ensures that authors retain copyright of their work while enabling unrestricted access and distribution under the journal's licensing terms.

1. Copyright Ownership
   Authors who publish with AcademiansEdu retain full copyright of their work. Authors grant AcademiansEdu a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article, while allowing authors to freely share and reuse their work.
2. Licensing and Usage Rights
   All articles published by AcademiansEdu are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, including commercial use, provided that the original author(s) and source are properly credited. Users are free to copy, share, adapt, and build upon the material without requiring permission from the publisher or the authors, as long as appropriate attribution is given.
3. Author Rights & Responsibilities
   Authors have the right to share research openly on repositories, personal websites, or institutional archives; republish or distribute work in various formats; enter into non-exclusive agreements with proper acknowledgment. Authors are responsible for originality, correct citations, permissions, ethical compliance, and conflict of interest disclosure.
4. Publisher Rights & Responsibilities
   Provides unrestricted free access with no paywalls or embargoes; assigns DOIs and metadata indexing; maintains permanent archives.
5. Copyright Infringement & Plagiarism Policy
   Enforces stringent anti-plagiarism measures. If violations are discovered, the article may be withdrawn or deleted, and actions pursued in accordance with COPE guidelines.
6. Copyright Transfer & Third-Party Usage
   AcademiansEdu does not require copyright transfer from authors. Third parties may reuse content under CC BY 4.0 with proper credit.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

AcademiansEdu ensures the long-term preservation, accessibility, and permanent availability of its published content through a multi-layered digital archiving and preservation strategy.

• All published articles are publicly archived through the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine) and Zenodo, Institutional repositories, Website backups to maintain accessible historical records of the journal website.
• Published articles also be deposited in trusted open-access repositories and preservation platforms such as Zenodo and institutional repositories to enhance long-term accessibility.
• Each published article is assigned a persistent Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure stable citation, discoverability, and permanent linking.
• Regular backups of the journal website, databases, and published files are maintained to prevent accidental data loss and support content recovery.
• Authors are permitted and encouraged to self-archive the published version of their articles in institutional and subject repositories in accordance with the journal’s open-access policy.

These preservation measures help ensure that published research remains permanently accessible even in the event of technical failures, website changes, or platform migration.

Retraction Policy

AcademiansEdu emphasizes the significance of maintaining the integrity and completeness of the academic record. The historical archive of published research should be preserved and unchanged whenever feasible. Nevertheless, there may be instances where a paper is published due to misconduct or genuine mistakes. Although editors diligently oversee the review process, detecting every instance of misconduct or error remains exceedingly challenging. Consequently, it may be essential to amend the scholarly record. The decision to modify the record must be approached with utmost seriousness. The action taken is contingent on the specific situation and might include:

• Expression of Concern
• Correction (Erratum or Corrigendum)
• Retraction
• Removal

The aim of this action is to amend the literature and inform readers, not to penalize the author(s).

The editor of the relevant journal is responsible for overseeing an investigation into misconduct or unintentional error. Both authors and reviewers will participate in this process. The editor will determine the most appropriate way to amend the academic record. This process is guided by COPE’s Retraction Guidelines and other recognized scholarly standards.

Minor factual, typographical, or formatting errors that do not affect the scientific validity, interpretation, or conclusions of an article may be corrected through an official correction notice (Erratum or Corrigendum). The original publication record will be maintained to preserve the integrity and transparency of the scholarly record. All correction requests are evaluated by the editorial team, and approved corrections are linked to the original article.

Appeals and Complaints Policy

AcademiansEdu is committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and ethical publication process. Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions if they believe a decision was based on a misunderstanding of the manuscript’s scientific contribution, technical evaluation, or review process.

Appeals must be submitted in writing to the editorial office with a detailed explanation and supporting justification. The journal may seek additional independent editorial or reviewer assessment before making a final decision. The outcome of the appeal will be communicated officially to the author(s).

The journal also accepts complaints related to publication ethics, peer review conduct, editorial handling, conflicts of interest, authorship disputes, plagiarism, or research misconduct. All complaints are handled confidentially and investigated by the editorial office in accordance with established publishing ethics and COPE guidelines.

AcademiansEdu reserves the right to request additional information, documentation, or clarification during investigations. Appropriate actions may include correction, clarification, rejection, retraction, or other necessary editorial measures where applicable.

Disclaimer

The Publisher and Editors do not accept responsibility for any errors or consequences that may result from the use of information found on this journal’s website. The views and opinions expressed by authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Publisher, Association, or Editorial Board. Additionally, the publication of advertisements does not imply endorsement by the Publisher, Association, or Editors of the advertised products. Authors bear full responsibility for the content of their published manuscripts.

Publication Fee (APC)

AcademiansEdu is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing while ensuring accessibility and sustainability. To support the costs associated with editorial management, peer review coordination, typesetting, online hosting, and long-term archiving, we apply a nominal Article Processing Charge (APC).

No submission fee is charged. The APC is payable only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication.

This fee is applicable upon acceptance of manuscripts and covers all publication-related services, including:

• Rigorous peer review process
• Professional editorial handling
• Typesetting and formatting
• Online publication and digital hosting
• Permanent archiving and DOI assignment
• Global accessibility through open access

Authors are informed of the applicable APC upon acceptance of their manuscript. Payment is requested only after the editorial decision to accept the manuscript has been made. The payment of an APC does not influence editorial decisions, peer review outcomes, or the acceptance of any manuscript.

For inquiries regarding payment methods or article processing charges (APC), please contact our editorial office at editorial@academiansedu.org.

Online Submissions

AcademiansEdu provides a streamlined online submission system to facilitate efficient manuscript handling. Authors may submit their manuscripts by completing the official submission form available on the journal’s website.

The submission system is designed to securely collect all required information, including author details, manuscript files, and supplementary materials. Each submission is recorded and tracked within the editorial workflow to ensure proper handling, reviewer assignment, and communication throughout the review process.

All submitted manuscripts are processed through a structured editorial system that supports transparent peer review, editorial decision-making, and author correspondence.

Authors are notified of the status of their manuscript at each stage of the review process via official communication from the editorial office.

Author Guidelines

Authors can submit articles prepared as MS Word files by using the submission form available on our website. Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure you have read and follow the Journal’s guidelines for manuscript presentation. After clicking on “Submit Manuscript,” you need to fill in all mandatory fields, select the journal in which you want to publish, upload your manuscript (Word file), and then click submit.

Presentation of Manuscripts

Manuscripts must be written in the language(s) specified by the respective journal, using Times New Roman font, size 12, and should be clear and grammatically correct. Articles should be divided into the following sections with tables and figures placed appropriately:

• Title page (Manuscript Title)
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• References

References should be formatted in APA style.

Submission Compliance Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to confirm that their submission meets all of the following conditions. Manuscripts not adhering to these guidelines may be returned to the author for revision:

• The manuscript has not been published previously, nor is it currently under consideration by another journal. If exceptions apply, an explanation should be provided in the Comments to the Editor section.
• The manuscript file is submitted in Microsoft Word format.
• The manuscript follows the stylistic and bibliographic standards outlined in the Author Guidelines available on the journal’s website.
• For manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed sections, authors have followed the instructions for ensuring a blind review.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses provided on this journal’s website are used solely for the intended purposes of the journal. This information will not be shared or disclosed to any third parties or used for any other purposes beyond those explicitly stated.

Endogeny Policy

AcademiansEdu is committed to maintaining editorial independence, transparency, and diversity of authorship across all journals published under its imprint.

Endogeny refers to the publication of an excessive proportion of articles authored by editors, editorial board members, reviewers, or authors affiliated with the same institution. To maintain editorial independence and uphold internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing, AcademiansEdu actively monitors authorship patterns across all its journals.

Editors, Editorial Board Members, and reviewers may submit manuscripts to AcademiansEdu journals. However, such submissions receive no preferential treatment and are handled by an independent editor who has no conflict of interest. Authors who are members of the editorial team are excluded from every stage of the editorial decision-making and peer-review process relating to their own manuscripts.

All editor-authored manuscripts undergo the same double-blind peer-review process as all other submissions and are evaluated solely on scholarly merit, originality, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's scope.

The Editorial Office regularly monitors authorship patterns to maintain editorial independence and diversity of authorship. Where necessary, appropriate editorial measures are taken to prevent excessive editorial or institutional endogeny.

AcademiansEdu encourages submissions from researchers representing different institutions, countries, and academic disciplines to support broad international participation and maintain the independence, integrity, and credibility of the scholarly record.

Special Issues Policy

• The Editor‑in‑Chief retains full responsibility for all content, including special issues.
• Special issues fall within the journal’s stated scope.
• Guest editors’ credentials are verified and approved by the EiC.
• All special issue articles undergo the same double‑blind peer review as regular papers.
• Papers submitted by guest editor(s) are handled by an independent editor and cannot exceed 25% of the issue’s total articles.
• Special issues are clearly labelled as such on the website and in article metadata.

Advertising and Responsible Research Assessment

Intrusive advertising, including pop-ups or disruptive promotional content, is not permitted on any AcademiansEdu journal website. The journal environment is maintained to ensure a clear, professional, and reader-friendly experience.

In alignment with the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment, the journal does not rely on journal-level metrics such as impact factors or ranking indicators as a primary measure of research quality.

Instead, all manuscripts are evaluated based on their academic merit, originality, methodological soundness, and contribution to the field.

Metadata Distribution and Indexing

AcademiansEdu ensures that article metadata (including titles, authors, abstracts, DOIs, URLs, and publication dates) is properly structured and maintained to support discoverability.

Metadata may be shared with indexing and abstracting services, repositories, and academic databases where applicable, in order to enhance the visibility and accessibility of published research.

Data Availability & Generative AI Policy

Data Availability Statements are mandatory. Authors must indicate where data can be accessed (repositories such as Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad, GenBank, or institutional repositories) or provide reasons for restrictions.

Generative AI Policy:

• Authors must disclose any use of generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) for language polishing, editing, or analysis in the Acknowledgements or Methods section.
• AI cannot be listed as an author – authorship requires accountability and final approval.
• Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and absence of plagiarism in AI‑assisted content.
• Reviewers and editors must not use generative AI to write peer review reports – due to confidentiality risks, superficial feedback, and potential false information.
• Any misuse of AI that results in research misconduct may lead to manuscript rejection or retraction.