Author Guidelines for Open Access Journals at Reseapro

Publish with confidence. At Reseapro Journals, we provide a streamlined, ethical, and globally visible publishing experience. This page outlines comprehensive author guidelines for open-access journals, ensuring clarity in manuscript submission, publication ethics, peer review, article processing charges (APCs), and post-submission communication. Whether you are submitting a full-length research article, a review, or a case study, these guidelines will help you navigate the publishing process with ease.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

Reseapro welcome submissions from all fields of science, medicine, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and business. The following types of manuscripts are accepted:

  • Research Article: Original studies with new findings, methodologies, or theoretical contributions. Should include structured abstracts, clear objectives, detailed methodology, results, and discussion.
  • Review Article: In-depth literature reviews that summarize and synthesize existing knowledge. These papers highlight research gaps and future directions.
  • Case Study: Detailed real-world accounts offering insights into practical applications, systems, or behaviors.
  • Mini Review: Short academic article that summarizes recent research on a specific topic, highlighting important findings and suggesting areas for future study.
  • Short Communication: Brief yet impactful research contributions, including preliminary findings or novel methodologies.
  • Perspective/Commentary: Expert opinions or viewpoints on recent developments, trends, or controversies.
  • Editorial: Opinion pieces by editors or guest contributors reflecting on key topics or current academic discourse.
  • Letters to the Editor: Concise, focused letters on previously published works or topical issues of importance.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to uphold the highest standards of research integrity and ethical conduct throughout the publishing process.

Originality and Plagiarism

  • Submissions must be original and unpublished elsewhere.
  • Plagiarism, including improper paraphrasing or idea copying, is strictly prohibited.
  • Manuscripts must have <20% similarity as per plagiarism checks.

Data Integrity

  • Data must be presented accurately and clearly.
  • No fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate image manipulation is allowed.
  • All visuals must be original and free of AI-generated content, unless otherwise disclosed.

Conflict of Interest

  • Declare any financial, personal, or academic affiliations that may affect interpretation.

Authorship Criteria

  • Only individuals who have made a significant contribution should be listed.
  • Ghost authorship and honorary authorship are strictly prohibited.

Funding Transparency

  • Disclose funding sources and any sponsor role in the study.

Responsibilities of the Corresponding Author

The corresponding author serves as the primary liaison between the journal and the co-authors. Their responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring all listed authors meet authorship criteria.
  • Managing submission, revisions, and post-publication inquiries.
  • Confirming data accuracy and ethical compliance.
  • Communicating reviewer/editor feedback with co-authors.

Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted through Reseapro's secure Editorial Management System (EMS).

What to Include:

  • Manuscript (in .docx or .pdf format)
  • Cover Letter stating manuscript title, type, and author information
  • Conflict of interest and funding disclosure
  • Author list with full affiliation and ORCID ID (if available)

Initial editorial screening (plagiarism check, scope match) is completed within 24–48 hours.

Peer Review Policy

We follow a rigorous double-blind peer review process where the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential to ensure fairness and impartiality.

Timeline:

  • Peer review completed within 21 days of assignment.
  • Revisions, if any, are processed within 5 days.
  • Accepted articles are published online within 5 days of approval.

Review Criteria:

  • Originality and relevance
  • Scientific and methodological rigor
  • Structure, clarity, and readability
  • Accuracy of data and presentation
  • Ethical compliance and conflict disclosure

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

As a fully open-access journal, Reseapro Journals makes published articles freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or access fees. To support editorial processing, peer-review management, manuscript handling, digital publication, DOI registration, indexing preparation, hosting, and long-term archiving, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable only after final editorial acceptance of the manuscript.

APC payment does not influence editorial assessment, peer-review outcomes, or acceptance decisions. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scholarly merit, journal scope, ethical compliance, and editorial standards.

Standard APC

ItemAmount / Timing
Standard Article Processing ChargeUSD 1,019
When payableAfter final editorial acceptance and during the galley proof stage
Submission feeNo APC is payable at submission stage

Country-Based APC Discounts

Country-based APC discounts are applied according to the World Bank Group income classification of the corresponding author’s primary institutional affiliation, unless otherwise determined by the Editorial Office for exceptional cases.

Country GroupDiscountEstimated payable APC
High-income0%USD 1,019.00
Middle-income35%USD 662.35
Low-income55%USD 458.55

*Classification is based on World Bank income groups.

What the APC Covers

The APC supports the editorial, technical, screening, production, and publishing services required to maintain a transparent and high-quality open-access publication process.

Editorial and Peer-Review Services

  • Initial manuscript screening and editorial quality assessment
  • Editorial handling and manuscript management
  • Coordination of peer review and reviewer communication
  • Editorial decision-making and revision management
  • Reviewer assessment processing and quality monitoring

Manuscript Screening and Quality Compliance

  • Plagiarism similarity assessment using standard screening tools such as Turnitin or equivalent systems
  • AI-generated or AI-assisted content screening, where applicable, along with editorial compliance evaluation
  • Similarity report evaluation and publication-quality compliance checks
  • Scope and publication suitability assessment
  • Ethical and publication standards compliance review
  • Manuscript structure, formatting, and journal guideline compliance checks

Manuscript Preparation and Production Services

  • Technical manuscript checking and formatting review
  • Language and grammatical quality review, where applicable
  • Copyediting and editorial corrections
  • Manuscript layout preparation and publication formatting
  • Galley proof preparation and author proof-correction support

Publishing, DOI, and Metadata Services

  • DOI registration and maintenance through Crossref
  • Article metadata preparation and dissemination
  • Reference linking and citation integration
  • Digital object management and scholarly-record maintenance

Indexing, Hosting, and Archiving Services

  • Digital hosting and website publication
  • Long-term content preservation and archiving support
  • Indexing preparation and metadata distribution to relevant databases
  • Search engine discoverability and online accessibility enhancement
  • Continuous platform maintenance and article availability

Open Access and Dissemination Services

  • Immediate full open-access publication without subscription barriers
  • Worldwide accessibility and dissemination of published research
  • Permanent online article availability
  • Improved discoverability and global research visibility

APC Discounts, Waivers, and Publication Support

The journal is committed to supporting equitable and accessible scholarly publishing. In addition to country-based APC discounts, authors may be considered for additional fee reductions based on manuscript quality, editorial assessment, and compliance with journal publication standards.

In exceptional cases, manuscripts demonstrating strong academic quality and full compliance with publication requirements may be considered for partial APC discounts or full publication support (Zero APC), subject to editorial evaluation and approval.

Eligibility for additional discounts or APC waivers may be assessed using the following criteria:

  • Plagiarism similarity should generally be below 15%, based on standard screening tools and editorial review.
  • AI-assisted or AI-generated content indicators should generally be below 30%, where such screening is used; screening results are treated as indicators and not as the sole basis for decision-making.
  • The manuscript must be properly formatted and structured according to journal guidelines.
  • The manuscript should align with the journal’s scope, editorial standards, and publication criteria.
  • Reviewer comments, where applicable, should be minor in nature and should not require substantial revisions.

Meeting the above criteria does not automatically guarantee an APC waiver, discount, or free publication. Final decisions regarding fee reductions, waivers, or publication support remain at the discretion of the Editorial Office based on editorial assessment, publication suitability, and available support capacity.

Requests for APC waivers, discounts, or financial consideration should be submitted at the time of initial manuscript submission. Requests submitted after editorial acceptance may not be considered.

Payment Options

Authors may complete APC payments through secure payment methods, including:

  • Bank transfer
  • PayPal
  • Institutional payment systems or university payment portals
  • Secure online payment link shared upon manuscript acceptance

APC Payment Timeline

APCs become payable only after final editorial acceptance of the manuscript. The applicable APC payment must be completed during the galley proof stage before publication. Authors will receive the final galley proof for review, and publication processing will proceed only after APC payment confirmation has been received.

Manuscripts will not be scheduled for final publication until the APC payment process has been completed.

Refund Policy

APC payments made after publication are non-refundable. APCs paid for manuscripts that have entered production, galley proof preparation, or final publication processing may not be eligible for refund, except in exceptional circumstances approved by the Editorial Office.

If a refund is approved, any applicable bank charges, currency conversion fees, gateway charges, or administrative deductions may be deducted from the refundable amount where applicable.

Transparency and Compliance Statement

The journal maintains transparency in APC communication and does not request APC payment before final editorial acceptance. APCs support open-access publication services and do not purchase acceptance, peer-review approval, citation outcomes, indexing guarantees, or editorial preference.

The Editorial Office may review and update this APC policy periodically to reflect operational requirements, international publishing standards, and changes in external classification systems used for discount eligibility.

Article Withdrawal Policy

Reseapro Journals is committed to maintaining integrity, transparency, and ethical standards in scholarly publishing. This policy is intended to ensure fairness, accountability, and responsible editorial practice for authors, reviewers, editors, and the academic community.

The journal follows internationally accepted principles of publication ethics and editorial best practices. Manuscript withdrawal requests are handled in accordance with ethical publishing standards and with reference to the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), wherever applicable.

Authors are strongly encouraged to review this policy carefully before submitting a manuscript. A manuscript remains under editorial consideration until the journal issues written confirmation of withdrawal.

Withdrawal Request Before Editorial Processing (Within 7 Days)

Authors may request manuscript withdrawal within seven (7) days of submission without any withdrawal or administrative charge, provided the manuscript has not substantially progressed through editorial screening, technical checks, or publication preparation.

During this period, withdrawal requests may be processed without financial obligation to the author.

Withdrawal After Editorial Processing (After 7 Days and Before Peer Review)

If a manuscript is withdrawn after seven (7) days of submission and editorial or administrative processing has already commenced, an editorial and administrative processing charge may apply to cover costs incurred by the journal.

Where manuscript handling activities, including pre-QC, plagiarism screening, editorial evaluation, formatting assessment, compliance verification, manuscript administration, communication, and technical processing have already been completed, authors may be required to pay 25% of the standard Article Processing Charge (APC).

This charge reflects the editorial resources, technical assessment, manuscript handling, and administrative services already invested in manuscript processing.

Withdrawal During or After Peer Review

If the manuscript has entered or completed the peer-review process, an editorial and administrative processing charge may apply to cover reviewer coordination, editorial oversight, peer-review administration, manuscript evaluation, and associated publication-management activities.

Authors may be required to pay 50% of the standard Article Processing Charge (APC). Withdrawal requests at this stage will be evaluated in accordance with ethical editorial practices and publication standards.

Withdrawal After Revision, Editorial Correction, or Formatting Stage

If a manuscript is withdrawn after revision submission, editorial correction, technical editing, formatting, layout preparation, or post-review manuscript processing, an administrative and editorial processing charge may apply because substantial editorial work has already been completed.

Authors may be required to pay 60% of the standard Article Processing Charge (APC). This charge covers editorial handling, manuscript preparation, formatting, production support, and publication-workflow management.

Withdrawal After Galley Proof and Before Publication

Where a manuscript has progressed to the galley-proof, final proofreading, or publication-preparation stage, withdrawal requests may result in an administrative and publication processing charge because substantial editorial, technical, and production work has already been completed.

Authors may be required to pay 75% of the standard Article Processing Charge (APC). This includes costs related to proofreading, production preparation, formatting, typesetting, and publication-workflow activities.

Withdrawal Charge Summary

The following summary is provided for clarity. The applicable charge depends on the manuscript stage and the editorial or production work already completed.

StageManuscript StatusPossible Charge
Before editorial processingWithin 7 days and not substantially processedNo withdrawal or administrative charge
After editorial processingAfter 7 days and before peer reviewUp to 25% of standard APC
During or after peer reviewPeer review entered or completedUp to 50% of standard APC
After revision/correction/formattingPost-review or production preparation work completedUp to 60% of standard APC
After galley proof and before publicationGalley proof, final proofreading, or publication preparation startedUp to 75% of standard APC

Procedure for Withdrawal Requests

All withdrawal requests must be submitted formally by the corresponding author to the Editorial Office. The request should include:

  • Manuscript title
  • Manuscript ID, if assigned
  • Clear reason for withdrawal
  • Confirmation or consent of co-authors, where applicable

The manuscript shall remain under editorial consideration until written confirmation of withdrawal is formally issued by the journal.

The Editorial Office reserves the right to review withdrawal requests and apply relevant editorial procedures where necessary to ensure compliance with ethical publication standards.

Ethical Withdrawal Practices

Authors are expected to adhere to responsible publication ethics throughout the editorial and peer-review process. The following practices may be considered unethical:

  • Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals
  • Withdrawal after extensive editorial or peer-review investment solely for submission elsewhere
  • Republishing or submitting the same manuscript without formal withdrawal approval
  • Failure to respond to editorial communication while editorial processing remains active

Where unethical publication practices are identified, the journal may apply appropriate editorial measures, including temporary restrictions on future submissions and additional editorial review procedures.

Post-Publication Policy

Once published, articles become part of the permanent scholarly record and generally cannot be withdrawn.

In cases involving serious ethical concerns, plagiarism, duplicate publication, copyright infringement, fabricated or unreliable data, or major scientific errors affecting the validity of the scholarly record, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction in accordance with accepted publication-ethics practices and COPE guidance, where applicable.

For withdrawal requests or policy-related concerns, authors should contact the Editorial Office through the journal's official communication channels.

Policy Compliance Statement

Reseapro Journals is committed to ethical editorial decision-making and responsible publication standards. The journal follows publication-ethics principles and considers relevant recommendations and guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in manuscript handling, withdrawal requests, corrections, and editorial decision-making.

Copyright and Licensing

All published articles are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY). Authors retain copyright.

This means:

  • Articles are freely accessible and reusable, provided attribution is given.
  • Readers can build upon published work for educational and non-commercial use.

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