At iConclusions, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and transparent publishing process for our authors. Below, you will find essential information to guide you through the submission and publication process.
Manuscript Submission
Submission Portal: Authors are required to submit their manuscripts through our online submission system. This platform allows for easy tracking of your manuscript’s progress from submission to publication.
Manuscript Types: We accept a wide range of manuscript types, including original research articles, review articles, case studies, editorials, and more. Please refer to the specific journal’s guidelines for detailed information.
Submission Checklist: Ensure that your manuscript adheres to the submission guidelines, including formatting, referencing style, and any specific requirements outlined by the journal. All submissions should be accompanied by a cover letter.
Peer Review Process
Rigorous Peer Review: All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that both the reviewers and authors remain anonymous. This process upholds the integrity and objectivity of the review.
Reviewer Selection: Manuscripts are evaluated by experts in the relevant field. Authors may suggest potential reviewers or identify individuals to exclude from the review process, though final reviewer selection is at the discretion of the editor.
Timeline: The peer review process typically takes [insert time frame, e.g., 4-8 weeks]. Authors will be notified of the decision—acceptance, revision, or rejection—along with reviewer comments.
Manuscript Preparation
Formatting Guidelines: Manuscripts should be prepared according to the specific formatting guidelines provided by the journal. This includes text formatting, figures, tables, and reference styles. Templates are available for download.
Ethical Considerations: Authors must ensure that their work adheres to ethical standards, including obtaining necessary approvals for studies involving human or animal subjects and ensuring proper citation of previous work.
Plagiarism Policy: iConclusions employs plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions. Manuscripts containing plagiarism or self-plagiarism will be rejected.
Supplementary Materials: Authors are encouraged to submit supplementary materials such as data sets, multimedia files, or additional figures that enhance the understanding of the research.
Open Access and Article Processing Charges (APCs)
Open Access Policy: All articles published by iConclusions are open access, meaning they are freely available to the public immediately upon publication.
Article Processing Charges (APCs): To support the costs of open access publishing, an APC is charged for each accepted article. The APC covers the costs associated with editorial services, peer review, production, and hosting.
Waivers and Discounts: iConclusions offers waivers and discounts for authors from low-income countries or in cases of financial hardship. Authors can request a waiver during the submission process.
Post-Acceptance
Proofreading and Production: Once your manuscript is accepted, it will undergo proofreading and typesetting. Authors will receive proofs for review and approval before final publication.
Online Publication: Accepted manuscripts are published online and are immediately accessible to the global research community.
Promotion and Dissemination: iConclusions actively promotes published articles through various channels, including social media, newsletters, and partnerships, to enhance the visibility and impact of your work.
Author Rights
Copyright and Licensing: Authors retain copyright to their work and grant iConclusions a license to publish the article. Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing others to use the content freely while giving appropriate credit to the authors.
Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published version of their article in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other repositories, ensuring wide dissemination.
Ethical Guidelines
Authorship: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and approve the final manuscript before submission.
Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work. This information will be published alongside the article if relevant.
Data Availability: Authors should provide access to the underlying data supporting their research findings, either through data repositories or upon request.
Contact and Support
Editorial Support: If you have questions about the submission process, manuscript preparation, or any other aspect of publishing with iConclusions, our editorial team is here to help.
