Information & Policies
GUIDE FOR AUTHORS
Manuscript Preparation
- Language: English (or specify your journal language policy).
- Format: MS Word (DOC/DOCX). PDF for review is optional.
- Structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References.
- Figures/Tables: Provide high-resolution figures; tables should be editable.
- References: Use the journal’s required style (APA).
Submission Checklist
- All authors and affiliations are added in OJS metadata.
- Ethics approval and consent statements included when applicable.
- Conflict of interest and funding statements included.
- Similarity check completed prior to submission.
PEER REVIEW
Review Model
Type: Double-blind peer review.
Process Overview
- Initial Screening: Scope, formatting, ethics, and plagiarism check.
- Peer Review: At least two independent reviewers.
- Decision: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject.
- Final Checks: Language, references, figures, and DOI assignment.
Timeline: Provide your average review time here (e.g., 2–6 weeks).
ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES
APC Policy
State clearly whether you charge APCs. Example: SCIENTIA does not charge submission fees. If APC applies, specify the amount, currency, and what it covers.
- Submission fee: (e.g., None)
- Publication fee (APC): (USD 50$)
- Waivers: (available for students/low-income countries)
- Payment method: (bank transfer or online payment)
PLAGIARISM
Similarity & Misconduct
SCIENTIA applies plagiarism detection and follows publication ethics standards. Provide your similarity threshold and how you handle overlaps.
- Screening tool: (e.g., iThenticate / Turnitin / other)
- Threshold: (e.g., overall similarity ≤ 15–20% excluding references)
- Actions: desk reject, revision request, or investigation depending on severity.
Note: Self-plagiarism, duplicate submission, fabricated data, and image manipulation are prohibited.
USE OF DOI
DOI Policy
SCIENTIA assigns a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to accepted articles to ensure persistent linking and citation.
- When assigned: after acceptance and final proof approval.
- Where displayed: article landing page, PDF, and metadata.
- How to cite: include DOI at the end of the reference when available.
OPEN ACCESS POLICY
Open Access
Define your open-access model (Gold/Hybrid) and the license used.
- Access: Immediate open access to all published content.
- License: (e.g., CC BY 4.0)
- Copyright: (e.g., Authors retain copyright; journal grants publishing rights)
- Archiving: (e.g., LOCKSS/PKP PN / institutional repositories)
Contact SCIENTIA
Contact
For inquiries, please contact:
- Email: contact@scientia-journal.org (replace)
- Editorial Office: (add address)
- Phone/WhatsApp: (optional)
- Response time: (e.g., 24–72 hours)
Jobs at SCIENTIA
Open Positions
List available roles such as: Managing Editor, Section Editor, Copyeditor, Layout Editor, Reviewer.
- How to apply: Send CV + short motivation letter.
- Email: jobs@scientia-journal.org (replace)
- Subject format: “Position — Full Name”
