Policies

Editorial Governance

Defines roles, responsibilities, ethical duties, and independence of editorial stakeholders.

  1. Author Responsibilities and Submission Ethics
  2. Editorial Responsibilities and Independence
  3. Reviewer Responsibilities and Guidelines

Editorial & Peer Review Process

Explains manuscript submission, review workflow, decision-making, and appeals handling procedures.

  1. Peer Review Process
  2. Submission and Editorial Process Policy
  3. Complaints and Appeals Policy

Publication Ethics & Integrity

Outlines ethical standards, misconduct handling, transparency, and responsible research publication practices.

  1. Publication Ethics and Responsibilities Framework
  2. Plagiarism and AI Usage Policy
  3. Conflict of Interest Policy
  4. Sponsorship and Funding Disclosure
  5. Data Availability and Research Transparency Policy
  6. Withdrawal, Retraction, and Correction Policy
  7. DScholar Press Publishing Standards and Ethics

Publishing Model and Author Rights

Describes open access model, author rights, licensing, and publication cost policies.

  1. Open Access Policy
  2. Copyright and Licensing (CC BY 4.0)
  3. Publication Charges: Zero Fee Policy

Technical and Publishing Standards

Details digital identifiers, archiving systems, and long-term accessibility preservation standards.

  1. DOI Policy
  2. Archiving and Preservation Policy

Legal and Compliance

Covers legal terms, privacy protection, liability limitations, and user responsibilities.

  1. Privacy Policy
  2. Terms and Conditions
  3. Disclaimer