Publication Process

  1. The author sends to the publishing house the manuscript in electronic format (which must comply with minimum writing standards) together with a brief description specifying the target groups of readers, the scientific or artistic contribution, and the theme and content of the work.
  2. Editorial evaluation. The members of the editorial board verify compliance with the minimum conditions for the publication of a scientific paper:
    • the work falls within the thematic and scientific fields of the publishing house;
    • the drafting of the manuscript corresponds to the editing rules;
    • the structure of the work is coherent;
    • the citation is done correctly, both in the text and in the bibliography;
    • the bibliographic sources in the field are actual;
    • the text, illustrations and any other materials included in the work do not infringe the copyright or any other rights of any person and have been quoted accurately.
    • Taking into account the theme and the estimated impact of the manuscript, but also the situation of the book market, the proposed print run for this edition and whether it will be included in a certain collection or series will be established.
  1. Evaluation of reviewers. If the proposed manuscripts are accepted, they are sent to the reviewers. For more information see Peer Review.
  2. Preparation and signing of the publication contract
  3. Text proofreading, page layout and cover design
  4. ISBN/ISMN assignment, and obtaining the CIP description (only for printed books)
  5. Finalizing content and covers
  6. Ready for Print (RP) – print aproval from the author and co-editor and publisher
  7. Printing (for printed books only)
  8. Publication