Manuscript Publication

At Scripown Journals, we are dedicated to maintaining high publication standards and ensuring the timely and ethical dissemination of research across multiple disciplines. Below are the guidelines for manuscript publication, including the submission process, review procedures, and publication ethics.

1. Manuscript Submission Guidelines

1.1 Submission Process

✅ Manuscripts must be submitted through the online submission system on our official website.
✅ Authors should submit their manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx).
✅ Manuscripts must be prepared according to the journal’s formatting guidelines.
✅ Each submission must include:

  • A Title Page (Title, Author Names, Affiliations, and Corresponding Author Details)
  • A Manuscript File (excluding author details for blind review)
  • Any Supplementary Materials (if applicable)

2. Peer Review Process

2.1 Review Stages

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring impartial and high-quality assessment. The steps are as follows:

Initial Screening: The editorial team checks for plagiarism, formatting, and scope relevance.
Peer Review: Two or more independent reviewers evaluate the manuscript for originality, clarity, and scientific merit.
Revision: Authors may be asked to revise and resubmit based on reviewer comments.
Final Decision: The editorial board makes the final acceptance or rejection decision.

2.2 Review Timeline

⏳ Manuscript Acknowledgment: Within 7 days of submission.
⏳ First Review Feedback: Within 4-6 weeks.
⏳ Final Decision: Within 6-8 weeks.

Authors can track the status of their manuscript through the submission system.

3. Manuscript Formatting Requirements

3.1 Article Types & Word Limits

  • Research Articles: Up to 6,000 words
  • Review Articles: Up to 5,000 words
  • Short Communications: Up to 3,000 words
  • Case Studies: Up to 3,000 words

3.2 General Formatting

✅ Font: Calibri (12 pt) for content, Constantia (14 pt) for title
✅ Spacing: 1.5-line spacing
✅ Citation Style: APA/NLM format
✅ Figures & Tables: Must be included within the text at appropriate places

4. Publication Ethics & Plagiarism Policy

4.1 Ethical Standards

✅ Manuscripts must comply with ethical research standards, including approval for studies involving human or animal subjects.
✅ Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and provide acknowledgments for funding or support.
✅ Manuscripts should not be under review in another journal simultaneously.

4.2 Plagiarism Check

  • All submissions undergo a plagiarism check using advanced software.
  • Manuscripts with more than 15% plagiarism will be rejected immediately.
  • Authors may be asked to revise minor overlaps before acceptance.

5. Article Processing & Publication Charges (APC)

Open Access Model: All articles are freely available to the public.
Article Processing Charges (APC): Fees vary based on article type and funding support.
Waivers & Discounts: Available for authors from developing countries or those with financial constraints.

6. Post-Publication Policies

6.1 Online Publication & DOI Assignment

Accepted manuscripts are published online first and assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for permanent linking.
Articles are indexed in major databases to ensure maximum visibility.

6.2 Self-Archiving & Institutional Repositories

Authors are encouraged to self-archive their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, or preprint servers, provided they include a citation link to the final published version in Scripown Journals.

6.3 Retraction & Correction Policy

Corrections: Minor corrections can be requested by authors post-publication.
Retractions: Articles may be withdrawn or retracted in cases of ethical violations, plagiarism, or data fabrication.