For Authors
Global Insight Publishing (GIP) is a publisher of scholarly open access journals, upholding a peer-reviewed, rapid, and rigorous manuscript handling and editorial process.
As one of the advocates of open access, we strongly believe in the power of knowledge dissemination. We provide comprehensive resources and guidance to facilitate a smooth and successful publication journey. From manuscript submission to post-acceptance processes, our dedicated team is here to guide you at every stage.
By choosing GIP, your research gains broader visibility and impact, reaching a global audience of scholars and professionals.
Publish with GIP and Benefit from:
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An easy-to-use manuscript submission system, without manuscript formatting requirements. |
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High editorial standards, ensuring all published manuscripts undergo an in-depth peer review process. |
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Quick, efficient publication with full transparency on all publishing metrics and turnaround times. |
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Increased impact, reach, and visibility of your research through open access. |
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Retention of all ownership and copyright of your published research. |
If you plan to submit an article to one of our journals, or have any questions during the publication process, this section will guide you through manuscript submission, production and the services you can expect after your article’s publication.
Peer Review Policy
At SciencePG, we are committed to upholding the integrity of the academic record by conducting a robust peer review process.
Upon submission, our editorial team carefully assesses each manuscript to ensure it aligns with our submission guidelines and falls within the scope of the journal. If found suitable, the manuscript is sent to a minimum of two independent reviewers who are experts in the field. These reviewers are asked to provide detailed, constructive feedback and recommend whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.
Reviewers' comments are taken into consideration by the handling editor who makes the final decision on the manuscript. The process is designed to ensure that each submission receives fair and unbiased evaluation.
We take the confidentiality of the review process seriously. Neither reviewers nor authors can disclose their identities or share any part of the review process publicly without mutual consent.
Our peer review policy aims to ensure the quality and reliability of published articles, maintain the trust of the scientific community, and contribute to the dissemination of high-quality scholarly work.
Copyright and Licensing
Articles published by GIP journals are under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license, allowing users to copy, distribute and transmit an article and adapt the article and make commercial use of the article. The CC BY license permits commercial and non-commercial re-use of an open access article, as long as the author is properly attributed. This ensures that the work gets maximum exposure, and the authors receive due credit for their contribution.
Copyright on any research article published by a GIP journal is retained by the author(s). Authors grant GIP a license to publish the article and identify itself as the original publisher. Authors also grant any third party the right to use the article freely as long as its original authors, citation details and publisher are identified.
Ethical Guidelines for Authors
As part of GIP's commitment to maintaining the highest levels of academic integrity and standards, authors submitting their manuscripts to GIP journals must ensure that they follow our ethical guidelines. We encourage authors to familiarize themselves with these guidelines and adhere to them throughout the process of manuscript preparation and submission.
Authors submitting to GIP journals must ensure the ethical soundness of their research and abide by the following guidelines:
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Accurate Presentation
Authors should truthfully present their research findings and discuss their significance objectively, without overstatement or misinterpretation.
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Authorship
All individuals who meet the authorship criteria should be included as authors, with their specific contributions accurately acknowledged. Only those who made substantial contributions should be listed as authors.
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Conflict of Interest
Any potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed at the time of submission. This includes, but is not limited to, financial, personal, or other relationships that might influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript.
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Data Integrity
Authors should provide detailed and replicable methodologies, with raw data made publicly available unless there is a compelling reason for its protection, such as confidentiality or security.
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Simultaneous Submission
Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal, to ensure the uniqueness and originality of each submission.
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Originality
Research results should be novel and not previously published. Any form of plagiarism or duplicate publication will not be tolerated.
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Permissions
Authors should obtain appropriate permissions for the use of any previously published content, including text, images, tables, etc., in their manuscript.
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Error Correction
Any errors or inaccuracies discovered after submission or publication should be promptly communicated to GIP for correction or retraction as necessary.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Any use of AI tools in the research process must be clearly declared. Undisclosed or inappropriate use of AI, including to manipulate results or the publication process, will be treated as an ethical breach.
Non-compliance with these guidelines may lead to manuscript rejection or retraction and other consequences as per SciencePG's editorial policies. Authors can refer to our full Ethics Guidelines for a more detailed understanding.
What are Article Processing Charges?
GIP employs a fully open access publishing model, ensuring that all articles in our journals are freely accessible to both the scientific community and the general public. Unlike traditional reader-pays models, where institutional libraries typically pay for content access, we do not generate income from selling subscriptions of the printed or online versions of published articles. Consequently, we rely on Article Processing Charges (APCs) collected from authors' institutes or research funding bodies to cover the costs associated with various publishing services:
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Editorial Work
This includes peer review, administrative support, content commissioning, and journal development.
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Technical Infrastructure and Innovation
This involves the development, maintenance, and operation of our online journal systems and websites.
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Article Production
This process includes the formatting and markup of articles and their inclusion in indexing services.
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Marketing
Ensuring that readers and authors are aware of the work published in our journals is crucial, hence marketing is a key component of our expenses.
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Customer Service
Our team is always ready to respond to authors and readers, maintaining a high standard of customer service.
The amount of the APC varies depending on the journal in which the article is published. Some journals may have higher APCs due to the volume of submissions they receive.
GIP is committed to making the costs of publishing as clear as possible. Therefore, the APC for each journal is transparently displayed on its homepage.
Journal Article Processing Charges
GIP recognizes the financial constraints that researchers from low-income or lower-middle-income countries, as classified by the World Bank (https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups), may face. To support these researchers, we offer automatic discounts on APCs for authors from these countries, ensuring broader accessibility and inclusivity in global research.
