Editorial, Peer Review & Production Policies

Overview

This page outlines what authors can expect from submission through peer review, acceptance, production, and post-publication at Veridion Press. Our policies are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, academic rigor, and ethical integrity at every stage of the scholarly publishing process.

Veridion Press follows internationally recognized best practices, including guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Initial Editorial Assessment (Pre-Review Check)

Upon submission, every manuscript undergoes an initial editorial assessment conducted by the journal editor or editorial office.

This stage ensures that the manuscript:

  • Falls within the aims and scope of the journal or publication
  • Complies with submission and formatting guidelines
  • Meets basic standards of academic quality and methodological soundness
  • Includes required elements (title, abstract, keywords, references, ethics statements where applicable)
  • Passes preliminary plagiarism and integrity screening

Possible outcomes at this stage:

  • Proceed to peer review
  • Returned for technical corrections (minor issues that can be fixed quickly)
  • Desk rejection, if the manuscript is unsuitable for the publication or does not meet minimum standards

2. Peer Review Assignment & Reviewer Selection

If the manuscript passes the initial check, the editor assigns it for external peer review.

Reviewer selection principles:

  • Reviewers are independent experts in the relevant field
  • Reviewers must have no conflicts of interest with the authors
  • Reviewers should not:
    • Be affiliated with the same institution as any author
    • Have collaborated with the authors in recent years
    • Have financial, personal, or professional conflicts related to the manuscript

Editors are not obligated to use author-suggested reviewers and may decline suggested or opposed reviewers at their discretion.

3. Peer Review Process

Veridion Press operates a rigorous, structured peer review process, which may include:

  • Single-blind, double-blind, or open review, depending on the journal or publication
  • A minimum of two independent reviewers for research articles (where applicable)

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Originality and contribution to the field
  • Methodological rigor and validity
  • Ethical compliance
  • Clarity, structure, and scholarly relevance

Reviewers provide confidential reports and recommendations to the editor.

4. Editorial Decision & Author Revisions

Based on reviewer feedback, the editor makes one of the following decisions:

  • Accept without revision
  • Minor revisions required
  • Major revisions required
  • Reject

When revisions are requested:

  • Authors receive consolidated, constructive feedback
  • Authors are expected to submit a revised manuscript and a response-to-reviewers document
  • Revised submissions may undergo further review if necessary

5. Subsequent Review & Final Decision

For revised manuscripts:

  • Editors assess whether reviewer concerns have been adequately addressed
  • Additional reviewer input may be requested
  • A final decision is made once scholarly and ethical standards are met

Acceptance is based on academic merit, not speed or payment.

6. Acceptance & Production Process

Once a manuscript is accepted, it enters the production phase.

Production includes:

  • Professional copyediting and formatting
  • Metadata preparation for indexing and discoverability
  • Proof generation and author proof review
  • Final quality checks before publication

Author proofs:

  • Corresponding authors receive proofs for review
  • Authors must return corrections within the specified timeframe
  • Only essential corrections are permitted at this stage

7. Publication Models & Online Release

Depending on the journal or publication format, Veridion Press may offer:

  • Online-first publication, where articles are published online before issue compilation
  • Open access publication, where articles are freely accessible
  • Issue-based or continuous publication models

Final published content becomes part of the permanent scholarly record.

8. Post-Publication Policies

Corrections & Retractions

Veridion Press maintains the integrity of the scholarly record by issuing:

  • Corrections
  • Expressions of concern
  • Retractions, when necessary

These actions follow COPE guidelines and are clearly documented.

Author and Reader Feedback

We welcome post-publication dialogue, including:

  • Reader feedback
  • Scholarly discussion
  • Author queries related to published content

9. Ethical Standards & Misconduct Prevention

Veridion Press maintains zero tolerance for:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Duplicate or redundant publication
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest
  • Unethical research practices

All cases of suspected misconduct are handled in accordance with COPE Core Practices.

10. Use of Technology & AI

Authors must transparently disclose any use of:

  • Artificial intelligence tools
  • Automated text generation
  • Image or data manipulation software

AI tools may not be listed as authors and must not replace scholarly judgment or responsibility.

11. Communication & Author Support

Throughout the process:

  • Authors receive clear communication at key stages
  • Editorial teams aim for timely and respectful correspondence
  • Queries can be directed to the editorial office or journal contact page

12. Continuous Improvement

Veridion Press regularly reviews and updates its policies to:

  • Align with evolving ethical standards
  • Improve author and reviewer experience
  • Strengthen trust in scholarly communication