Submission Guidelines

These submission guidelines outline the process for submitting manuscripts to Veridion Press publications, including peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books, edited volumes, and conference proceedings.

Authors are encouraged to review these guidelines carefully before submitting their work to ensure a smooth and efficient editorial and peer-review process.

Before You Submit

Prior to submission, authors should ensure that:

  • The manuscript falls within the scope of the intended journal, book series, or conference proceedings
  • The manuscript complies with the Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
  • All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript
  • Ethical approvals and required declarations are in place
  • The work has not been published previously and is not under consideration elsewhere

Failure to meet these requirements may result in delays or return of the manuscript prior to peer review.

Submission Process

Step 1: Select the Appropriate Publication

Authors should identify the most suitable publication outlet based on discipline, scope, and format. This may include:

  • A specific journal
  • A book or edited volume
  • Conference proceedings

Detailed scope information is available on individual publication pages.

Step 2: Prepare Submission Materials

A complete submission typically includes:

  • The manuscript file prepared according to the Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
  • Title, abstract, and keywords
  • Author details and affiliations
  • Any required figures, tables, or supplementary materials
  • Statements regarding funding, conflicts of interest, and ethical approval (where applicable)

Step 3: Submit the Manuscript

Manuscripts should be submitted through the designated submission system or method specified by the relevant publication. Submission instructions are provided on individual journal, book, or conference pages.

Upon successful submission, authors will receive confirmation acknowledging receipt of their manuscript.

Initial Editorial Assessment

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to assess:

  • Alignment with the publication’s scope
  • Compliance with submission and formatting requirements
  • Originality and scholarly relevance
  • Ethical and integrity considerations

Manuscripts that do not meet basic requirements may be returned to authors for revision or declined prior to peer review.

Peer Review

Manuscripts passing initial assessment are assigned to peer review in accordance with the publication’s review model.

The peer-review process is designed to ensure:

  • Independent and unbiased evaluation
  • Confidentiality of submitted work
  • Constructive scholarly feedback
  • Editorial decisions based on academic merit

Further details are available on the Peer Review Process page.

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer reports and editorial evaluation, one of the following decisions may be issued:

  • Accept
  • Minor revision
  • Major revision
  • Reject

Authors will receive a detailed decision letter outlining reviewer comments and any required revisions.

Revisions and Resubmission

When revisions are requested, authors should:

  • Address reviewer and editor comments carefully and systematically
  • Submit a revised manuscript within the specified timeframe
  • Provide a response document explaining how comments were addressed

Revised manuscripts may be subject to further review.

Acceptance and Production

Once a manuscript is accepted:

  • Authors will be notified formally
  • The manuscript enters production, including copyediting and formatting
  • Authors may be asked to review proofs prior to publication

Publication timelines vary by format and publication.

Ethical Declarations and Disclosures

All authors are required to disclose:

  • Funding sources
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Ethical approval information (where applicable)

Veridion Press follows ethical publishing best practices informed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Originality and Prior Publication

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The work is original
  • It has not been published previously in its submitted form
  • It is not under review elsewhere

Any prior dissemination (e.g., preprints, conference presentations) must be clearly disclosed at submission.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

  • Accuracy of content, data, and references
  • Compliance with ethical and legal requirements
  • Timely response to editorial communication
  • Adherence to revision and production timelines

Further Information

Publication-specific submission requirements may apply. Authors should consult individual journal, book, or conference pages for additional guidance.

Questions regarding submissions may be directed through the Contact Us page.

Contact for Submission Queries

📧 Email: submissions@veridionpress.org