Publication Policy Agreement

This Publication Policy Agreement is between ProScholar Insights (PSI) and the author(s) intending to submit their scholarly work for publication in the ProScholar Insights (PSI).

Submission Requirements:

  1. The Author agrees to submit an original manuscript that has not been published elsewhere.
  2. The manuscript should comply with the guidelines provided by the Journal, including formatting, word count, and referencing style.
  3. Figures, tables, and any accompanying materials should be submitted in an appropriate format.

Copyright and Licensing:

  1. By submitting a manuscript to the Journal, the Author grants the Publisher the right to publish the work.
  2. The copyright of the published work shall remain with the Author, but the Publisher holds a non-exclusive license to reproduce, distribute, and communicate the work to the public.
  3. The Author agrees to allow ProScholar Insights (PSI) to apply any necessary changes (e.g., proofreading, formatting) to the manuscript without altering its essence or main arguments.
  4. The Publisher may choose to license the published work under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC-BY-NC-SA) license or any other applicable licensing model.

Editorial Process:

  1. All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of the research.
  2. The Publisher reserves the right to reject or request revisions to the manuscript based on the recommendations of the peer reviewers or editorial board members.
  3. Once accepted for publication, the manuscript may be subject to further editing or proofreading to meet the Journal's standards.

Publication and Distribution:

  1. If the manuscript is accepted and published, it will be made available electronically on the Journal's website.
  2. The article may also be indexed in databases, repositories, or other relevant platforms to increase its discoverability and impact.
  3. The Publisher may promote and distribute the Journal, including individual articles, on various digital platforms and through other distribution channels.

Open Access:

  1. ProScholar Insights (PSI) follows an Open Access publishing model, allowing free and unhindered access to published articles.
  2. The Author acknowledges and supports the Open Access initiative and the importance of sharing knowledge and research findings openly.

Confidentiality and Data Privacy:

  1. The Publisher will handle all submitted manuscripts and related information with confidentiality and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
  2. Personal information provided by the Author will only be used for the purpose of the journal submission process and will not be shared without consent, except where required by law.

Indemnification:

  1. The Author warrants that the submitted manuscript is their original work and does not infringe upon the rights of others.
  2. The Author agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Publisher against any claims, demands, or actions related to the submitted manuscript, its content, or any potential copyright infringement caused by its publication.

Termination:

  1. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to the other party.
  2. In the event of termination, all rights and obligations under this Agreement will cease upon receipt of the termination notice.

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Publisher and the Author regarding the publication of the manuscript and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

By submitting their manuscript to ProScholar Insights (PSI) the Author acknowledges that they have read and understood this Publication Policy Agreement and agree to its terms and conditions.

 

Signature (Publisher): ______________________                                       Date: ____________

Signature (Author): ________________________                                       Date: ____________