Guidelines

Contents

Welcome to the central guidelines page for Athenaeum Scientific Publishers.

This page provides access to the core policies and instructions for authors, reviewers, and editors involved in the preparation, submission, peer review, and publication of scholarly content across our journals.

The policies listed below ensure transparency, consistency, and adherence to internationally recognized standards in scholarly publishing.


  1. Editorial and Peer Review Policy

This policy explains:

  • Editorial independence and responsibilities
  • Roles of editors and reviewers
  • Peer review models (e.g., double-blind peer review)
  • Editorial decision-making processes
  • Confidentiality and management of conflicts of interest

It describes how editorial decisions are made in a fair, transparent, and unbiased manner in alignment with best practices.

👉 https://athenaeumpub.com/editorial-policies/

👉 https://athenaeumpub.com/peer-review-policy/


  1. Publication Ethics Policy

This policy outlines ethical standards for research and publishing, including:

  • Authorship and contributorship criteria
  • Ethical approval for research involving human participants or animals
  • Conflict of interest disclosures
  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, and redundant publication
  • Corrections, retractions, and handling of ethical concerns

The policy is aligned with internationally recognized ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

👉 https://athenaeumpub.com/publication-ethics-and-editorial-policies/


  1. Author Guidelines

These guidelines assist authors in preparing manuscripts that meet the journal’s scholarly, formatting, and ethical requirements.

👉 https://athenaeumpub.com/guidelines-for-authors/


  1. Submission Instructions

Detailed instructions for submitting manuscripts through the journal’s submission system.

👉 https://athenaeumpub.com/submit-manuscript/


  1. Article Processing Charges (APC) Policy

This policy clarifies APC amounts, timing (after acceptance), and waiver considerations.

👉 https://athenaeumpub.com/publication-charges/


  1. Withdrawal Policy

This policy explains withdrawal procedures, conditions, and ethical considerations.

👉 https://athenaeumpub.com/withdrawal-policy/


  1. Guidelines for Editors and Editorial Board

Responsibilities and expectations for editors and editorial board members.

👉 https://athenaeumpub.com/guidelines-for-editor-in-chief-and-editorial-board-2/


COPE and Ethical Standards

All policies are developed in accordance with internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing, including:

  • COPE Core Practices
  • ICMJE Recommendations
  • Principles of research integrity and publication ethics

References to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) indicate alignment with best-practice guidance and do not imply formal membership unless explicitly stated.