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AcademiansEdu – Publishing Policies (DOAJ‑Compliant)

Publisher Information

AcademiansEdu is an independent open access scholarly publishing platform operated by AcademiansEdu Publishing, Nigeria. The publisher manages journal administration, website maintenance, digital publication, archiving, and dissemination of scholarly content.

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

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.

Category	Open Submission	Peer Reviewed
Research Articles	Yes	Yes
Review Articles	Yes	Yes
Short Communications	Yes	Yes
Case Studies	Yes	Yes
Editorial	No	No

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

Editorial Screening: Initial assessment for scope, quality, and originality.
Reviewer Assignment: Manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers.
Review Process: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodology, relevance, and clarity.
Review Duration: The review process typically takes 4–6 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and revision requirements.
Revision Stage: Authors may be required to revise their manuscript based on reviewer feedback.
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.

Only peer-reviewed articles are considered for publication and indexing. Non-peer-reviewed content such as editorials is clearly identified.

AcademiansEdu does not guarantee acceptance of manuscripts. All decisions are based strictly on academic merit and reviewer recommendations.

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 misconduct, authorship, or conflicts of interest are handled directly by the editorial board in accordance with “COPE” (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

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 uphold the principles of the scientific method and the advancement of reliable research. 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.

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 dedicated to upholding transparency, accessibility, and ethical publishing practices in alignment with the guidelines set by the Directory of Open Access Journals. Our copyright policy ensures that authors maintain ownership of their work while facilitating unrestricted access to published material for the global research community.

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.
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.
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.
Publisher Rights & Responsibilities
Guarantees unrestricted free access with no paywalls or embargoes; assigns DOIs and metadata indexing; maintains permanent archives.
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.
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) to maintain accessible historical records of the journal website.
Published articles may 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.

Small mistakes that do not compromise the integrity of the metadata or hinder a reader’s comprehension of an article—and do not involve any scientific inaccuracies or omissions—are rectified by replacing the original article with a corrected version. If an author requests this action, the final decision will be made by the Editors and Editorial Panel Members.

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

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).

Current Publication Fee: $50 (Fifty US Dollars only)

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 will be notified of the publication fee upon manuscript acceptance. Payment is required before the final publication of the article. We are committed to transparency, and any future changes to this policy will be communicated in advance.

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

To maintain editorial independence and comply with DOAJ criteria, the proportion of research articles in any issue (or calendar year for continuous publication) where at least one author is an editor, editorial board member, or reviewer must not exceed 25%.

For issues: both of the latest two issues must comply. For continuous publication: over the last calendar year (minimum 5 articles), endogeny ≤25%. AcademiansEdu monitors endogeny for every issue and adjusts acceptance decisions accordingly.

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.

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