Submissions

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Before Making a Submission

Authors, editors, and conference organizers are encouraged to review the Submission Guidelines before initiating a submission to Inkbound Publishers.

The detailed guidelines provide important information regarding manuscript preparation, formatting requirements, ethical standards, peer review procedures, and publication policies for monographs, edited volumes, and conference proceedings.

The purpose of this page is to allow users to review the relevant policies, confirm compliance with Inkbound’s publishing standards, and proceed with the submission process.

For the complete submission instructions, please visit the Submission Guidelines page:

Submission Guidelines → https://inkbound.org/press/submission-guidelines

By proceeding with a submission, authors confirm that they have reviewed and agree to comply with the applicable editorial and publishing policies of Inkbound Publishers.

Before submitting, please confirm that:

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before proceeding with your submission to Inkbound Publishers, please ensure that the following requirements have been met:

  1. The Submission Guidelines have been reviewed and followed.

  2. The manuscript is prepared according to the Manuscript Formatting Template.

  3. The work is original and not under consideration elsewhere.

  4. All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.

  5. The manuscript complies with the Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement.

  6. The manuscript complies with the Plagiarism & AI Policy (maximum 20% similarity).

  7. All sources are properly cited and references are complete.

  8. Figures, tables, and illustrations are clearly labeled and referenced in the text.

  9. Permissions have been obtained for any third-party copyrighted materials.

  10. A Data Availability Statement is included where applicable.

  11. Authors understand the Open Access licensing (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) applied to publications.

  12. The Publication Fees Policy has been reviewed and acknowledged.

  13. All relevant publisher policies have been reviewed.

  14. The manuscript has been proofread for language, clarity, and formatting consistency.

  15. The submission is ready for editorial screening and peer review.

Privacy Statement

Effective Date: December 21, 2025

At Inkbound Publishing, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you access and utilize our website or any related services operated by Inkbound Publishing (collectively, "the Website"). We encourage you to carefully read this Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect:

  • Personal Information: When you register, submit a manuscript, or engage with the Website, we may collect certain personal details such as your name, email address, affiliation, ORCID iD (if provided), and contact information. We only gather information necessary to provide our publishing services and enhance your experience on the Website.
  • Usage Information: We may collect data on how you use the Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. This information is collected anonymously and aids us in improving the functionality and performance of the Website.

Use of Your Information:

  • We utilize the personal information we collect to grant you access to the services provided by Inkbound Publishing, manage submissions, facilitate peer review processes, and deliver our open access publishing offerings effectively.
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Information Sharing and Disclosure:

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Data Security:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

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The Website may contain links to external websites or resources not owned or controlled by us (e.g., DOI resolvers, academic databases, or author institutions). This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy:

The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of any personal information collected from children, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on the Website with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at editor@inkbound.org.

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