Publishing Articles

Researcher Publishers greatly values high quality research that contributes to academic scholarship, informs practice, and stimulates intellectual dialogue. We publish peer reviewed, open access articles in our family of journals, each of which welcomes rigorous research, insightful analysis, and diverse perspectives. By choosing to publish with us, authors join a global community dedicated to expanding access to knowledge and supporting the development of research worldwide.

Key Reasons to Publish Articles with Researcher Publishers

1. Open Access for Global Reach
All articles published with Researcher Publishers are freely accessible to readers around the world under a Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). This ensures that your work reaches a broad audience without subscription barriers, increasing visibility, impact, and potential citation.

2. Collaborative and Inclusive Process
Our editorial process is designed to be fair, transparent, and collaborative. We work with authors, reviewers, and editors to support high quality research dissemination. We encourage authors from diverse regions, disciplines, and career stages to contribute to our journals.

3. Efficient Article Publication
Researcher Publishers uses the continuous publishing model that enables articles to be published individually online as soon as they have completed peer review and production. This approach accelerates dissemination and ensures that your research is available to the scholarly community without unnecessary delay.

4. Commitment to Open Scholarship
We believe in making research freely accessible while preserving authors’ rights. Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the right of first publication to the journal. This empowers authors to share and reuse their work within the limits of the license.

Types of Articles

Our journals accept a range of article types, which may include the following:

• Empirical Research Articles: Original studies using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods that contribute new knowledge or insights.
• Critical Review Articles: Systematic or conceptual reviews that synthesize existing research, identify trends, and recommend future directions.
• Conceptual Articles: Contributions that develop, extend, or challenge conceptualization or theoretical frameworks.

For journal-specific guidance on accepted article types, length, and formatting, please review the Guidelines for Authors of the relevant journal.

Submitting an Article

1. Select the Appropriate Journal
Explore our list of journals and choose the one that best aligns with your research topic and audience. Review the Aims and Scope of the journal to ensure a close fit.

2. Prepare Your Manuscript
Follow the editorial policies and formatting requirements of the selected journal. This typically includes preparing a title page, anonymized manuscript, abstract, keywords, references (in the specified style), and any supplementary material.

3. Register and Log in
If you are a new user, you will need to register with the submission system of the journal. Existing users can simply log in using their credentials.

4. Complete the Submission Process
Submit your manuscript and all required files through the online submission portal of the journal. During submission, you will be asked to provide author details, affiliations, funding information, ORCID iDs, and disclosures of any potential conflicts of interest.

5. Author Verification and ORCID Integration
Authors are advised to link their ORCID iD to the submission. This helps ensure accurate author identification and enables seamless connection between publications and personal researcher profiles.

6. Peer Review and Editorial Decision
Submissions undergo peer review according to the policies of the journal. The editorial team may request revisions based on reviewer feedback. After satisfactory revisions, the manuscript may be accepted for publication.

7. Production and Publication
Once accepted, the article enters the copyediting and production stage. The editorial team will work with you to finalize formatting, metadata, and proofs. Revision may also be required. Accepted articles are published individually under the open access policy of the journal and later grouped into issues for archival purposes.

Peer Review and Editorial Integrity

Researcher Publishers upholds the highest standards of ethical publishing. Every submission is evaluated with fairness and integrity. Our peer review process is rigorous, and editors are guided by ethical principles to ensure unbiased review and confidentiality. We adhere to best practices in academic publishing, including clear guidelines on plagiarism, authorship, conflicts of interest, and research integrity. Authors are responsible for the originality and accuracy of their work. Instances of misconduct, such as plagiarism or data fabrication, will be addressed according to established ethical guidelines and may result in rejection, retraction, or author sanctions.

Disputes and Retractions

Researcher Publishers is committed to maintaining the integrity, transparency, and trustworthiness of the scholarly record. We take all concerns related to published or submitted articles seriously and handle them in accordance with established ethical standards and best practices in academic publishing.

1. Disputes
In the event of disputes related to authorship, editorial decisions, peer review outcomes, or ethical concerns, Researcher Publishers will conduct a fair and impartial review of the matter. Authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to cooperate fully during any investigation. Where appropriate, we may consult editorial boards, independent experts, or follow guidance from recognized publishing ethics frameworks.

2. Corrections and Retractions
If significant errors, ethical breaches, or instances of misconduct such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or undisclosed conflicts of interest are identified after publication, Researcher Publishers may take corrective actions. These may include issuing a correction, expression of concern, or formal retraction of the article. Retractions are implemented to safeguard the accuracy and credibility of the scholarly record and are clearly identified and permanently linked to the original article.

All decisions regarding disputes, corrections, or retractions are made with careful consideration, transparency, and respect for all parties involved. Researcher Publishers is dedicated to upholding high ethical standards and ensuring confidence in the research we publish.

Support for Authors

We are committed to supporting authors throughout the publishing process. If you have questions about manuscript preparation, submission requirements, review procedures, or publication policies, our editorial office is available to assist you. We also provide resources on best practices for writing, citing, and presenting research. Authors may contact the editorial office through the journal submission system or the contact details provided on the website of each journal.

Submitting Manuscripts Now

Publishing with Researcher Publishers enables your work to contribute to a wider scholarly conversation. Whether your research addresses theory, practice, methodology, or interdisciplinary concerns, we welcome your submissions. Browse our journals, review the author guidelines, and begin the submission process to share your research with the global academic community.