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Publishing Policies

Publishing and Editorial Policy of Paradise

The editorial and publishing policy framework of Paradise aligns with the best practices advocated by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) publishing standards, ensuring Paradise Journal maintains trust, transparency, and scientific excellence.

1. Editorial Independence and Decision-Making

Editorial decisions are made independently and solely based on the scientific merit, originality, relevance, and ethical standards of submissions. Editors and editorial board members operate free from commercial, political, or personal influences, ensuring impartiality throughout the editorial process.

2. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review, where both author and reviewer identities are anonymized to promote unbiased evaluations.
Typically, two or more independent expert reviewers assess the manuscript’s methodology, data validity, originality, clarity, and contribution to the field.
Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest before agreeing to review.
The editorial team synthesizes reviewer feedback to reach a final decision: acceptance, revision (minor or major), or rejection.
Authors receive constructive comments to improve the manuscript quality.

3. Publication Ethics

3.1. Originality and Plagiarism

Manuscripts must be original and not previously published or under simultaneous consideration elsewhere.
Paradise Journal employs advanced plagiarism detection software (e.g., iThenticate) to screen submissions.
Any plagiarism, redundant publication, or self-plagiarism will result in immediate rejection or retraction if discovered post-publication.

3.2. Authorship and Contributions

Authorship must reflect substantial contributions to conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study.
All authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to be accountable for its content.
Ghost, guest, or honorary authorship is prohibited.
The journal encourages clear author contribution statements following standards such as CRediT taxonomy.

3.3. Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its evaluation.
Conflict of interest statements are published alongside the article.

3.4. Ethical Approval and Informed Consent

Research involving human participants must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and receive approval from an appropriate ethics committee.
Studies involving animals must adhere to internationally accepted guidelines for animal care and use.
Manuscripts must include statements on ethical approval and informed consent as applicable.

3.5. Data Integrity and Availability

Authors must ensure the accuracy and reliability of data presented.
The journal encourages data transparency and, where possible, deposition of datasets, code, or materials in accessible repositories.
Data availability statements are required and published with the article.

4. Open Access and Licensing

Paradise Journal operates a fully open-access model, enabling free, immediate access to all articles upon publication.
Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license by default, permitting sharing, adaptation, and reuse with proper attribution to the authors.
Alternative licensing options may be available upon request.
Authors retain copyright to their work.

5. Publication Fees

There are no fees for manuscript submission or initial review.
A publication fee (Article Processing Charge, APC) is applied only upon acceptance, supporting peer review management, editorial handling, production, and open access infrastructure.
Fee details and waivers for eligible authors (e.g., from low-income countries) are transparently published on the journal website.
Payment of APC does not influence editorial decisions.

6. Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the official submission platform.
Submissions by email or postal mail are not accepted.
Authors should follow detailed author guidelines covering formatting, figure preparation, referencing, and ethical declarations.
A comprehensive submission checklist assists authors in preparing a complete package to facilitate timely processing.

7. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

The journal maintains high standards of scientific integrity and is committed to correcting the literature as needed.
Corrections are published to amend minor errors that do not invalidate findings.
Retractions occur if significant errors or ethical breaches are identified post-publication.
Expressions of concern may be issued while investigations are ongoing.
Retraction and correction notices are linked to the original article and freely accessible.

8. Confidentiality and Privacy

Manuscript content and reviewer identities are confidential throughout the review process.
Editors and reviewers must not disclose information or use unpublished material for personal advantage.
Author and reviewer personal data are managed according to relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).

9. Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal letter detailing grounds for reconsideration.
Appeals are reviewed by senior editorial staff or an independent committee.
The journal is committed to fair and transparent handling of disputes.

10. Post-Publication Policy

Paradise Journal supports ongoing discourse by facilitating post-publication comments, letters to the editor, and updates to published articles when warranted.
Authors and readers are encouraged to engage constructively to advance knowledge and clarify findings.