Book Proposal

Submit a Book Proposal

Bring Your Research to the Global Scholarly Community

Royal Scientific Publishing LLC welcomes book proposals from researchers, academics, scientists, engineers, educators, professionals, universities, research institutions, and scholarly organizations worldwide.

We consider proposals for research monographs, edited academic volumes, textbooks, reference works, research handbooks, professional books, and interdisciplinary scholarly publications.

A book proposal allows our editorial team to evaluate the academic contribution, originality, scope, audience, and publishing potential of your proposed work before requesting or reviewing the complete manuscript.

What We Look For

We are particularly interested in proposals that demonstrate:

Original scholarly contribution
Clearly defined research scope
Strong academic or professional relevance
Appropriate research methodology
Current and relevant literature
Clearly identified target audience
Well-structured content
Qualified author or editorial team
Potential contribution to an established or emerging field
Ethical and responsible research practices

Types of Book Proposals

Research Monograph

A comprehensive scholarly work authored by one or more researchers presenting original research or an in-depth treatment of a specialized subject.

Edited Volume

A collection of scholarly chapters contributed by multiple authors and coordinated by one or more qualified editors.

Academic Textbook

A structured educational publication designed for undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, or professional education.

Research Handbook

A comprehensive scholarly reference covering major concepts, theories, methodologies, applications, and emerging developments within a research area.

Reference Book

An authoritative resource designed for researchers, educators, professionals, and students.

Professional Book

An applied publication addressing professional practice, technology, management, policy, or industry-related challenges.

Interdisciplinary Book

A publication combining knowledge and methodologies from two or more academic disciplines.

Book Series Proposal

A proposal for a continuing series of scholarly books focused on a defined research area or emerging field.

Book Proposal Requirements

Authors should provide the following information.

1. Proposed Book Title

Provide a clear, concise, and academically appropriate title.

Proposed Title:
[Enter proposed title]

Subtitle:
[Optional]

2. Author or Editor Information

For each author/editor, provide:

Full name
Academic/professional title
Institutional affiliation
Department
Country
Professional email
ORCID iD, if available
Google Scholar profile, if available
Scopus Author ID, if available
Institutional webpage, if available

3. Book Abstract

Provide a concise overview of the proposed book.

The abstract should explain:

What the book is about
The central research problem
Major themes
Methodology, where applicable
Main contribution
Intended scholarly value

Recommended length: approximately 250–500 words.

4. Book Description

Provide a more detailed description of the proposed publication.

Discuss:

Background
Research problem
Objectives
Major themes
Theoretical foundation
Methodology
Expected contribution
Novelty
Applications
Significance to the field

5. Scope and Objectives

Clearly define what the book will cover.

Key Questions

What problem does the book address?
Why is this topic important?
What knowledge gap does it address?
What are the major objectives?
What makes the proposed book different from existing publications?
What contribution will it make to the field?

6. Table of Contents

Provide a preliminary chapter structure.

Example

Chapter 1 — Introduction

Chapter 2 — Background and Related Research

Chapter 3 — Theoretical Framework

Chapter 4 — Research Methodology

Chapter 5 — Proposed Framework/Model

Chapter 6 — Experimental Results and Analysis

Chapter 7 — Applications and Case Studies

Chapter 8 — Challenges and Future Directions

Chapter 9 — Conclusions

The final table of contents may be modified during editorial development.

7. Chapter Summaries

Provide a brief description of each proposed chapter.

For each chapter, explain:

Main topic
Objectives
Major concepts
Research methodology, if applicable
Expected contribution
Relationship to other chapters

8. Target Audience

Identify the intended readership.

Potential audiences may include:

Researchers
University faculty
Scientists
Engineers
Graduate students
Postdoctoral researchers
Undergraduate students
Industry professionals
Government professionals
Healthcare professionals
Policy makers
Academic institutions

Please identify the primary audience and secondary audience.

9. Academic Level

Indicate the intended academic level:

Undergraduate
Graduate
Postgraduate
Doctoral
Postdoctoral
Professional
Researcher/Academic
General scholarly audience

10. Competing and Related Books

Identify comparable books currently available in the field.

For each publication, provide:

Book title
Author/editor
Publisher
Publication year
ISBN, if available
Brief comparison

Explain how your proposed book differs from existing publications.

Competitive Advantage

Describe the unique value of your proposed book, such as:

New research
Emerging technology
New theoretical framework
Novel methodology
Updated literature
Interdisciplinary approach
New applications
Case studies
Industry relevance
New datasets or experimental results

11. Originality and Contribution

Explain the originality of the proposed publication.

Please address:

What is new?

What research gap does the book address?

What contribution will the book make?

Why is the book needed now?

12. Research Methodology

For research-oriented books, describe the methodology used.

Where applicable, include:

Research design
Data sources
Datasets
Experimental design
Algorithms
Models
Statistical methods
Analytical methods
Case studies
Validation procedures
Evaluation metrics

13. Figures, Tables, and Illustrations

Provide an estimate of:

Number of figures
Number of tables
Color figures
Photographs
Charts
Diagrams
Mathematical equations
Supplementary materials

Authors are responsible for ensuring that necessary permissions are obtained for third-party copyrighted materials.

14. Manuscript Length

Provide an estimated:

Word count
Number of chapters
Number of pages
Number of figures
Number of tables
Number of references

A final manuscript length may be determined during the editorial and production process.

15. References

Provide representative references demonstrating the scholarly foundation of the proposed work.

References should be:

Relevant
Current where appropriate
Accurate
Properly cited
Consistent in formatting

DOIs should be included when available.

16. Author/Editor Qualifications

Provide a brief professional biography or CV for each author/editor.

Relevant information may include:

Academic qualifications
Current position
Institutional affiliation
Research interests
Publications
Books
Book chapters
Patents
Research projects
Professional experience
Editorial experience
Awards and professional recognition

17. Previous Publications

If applicable, provide information about previous books, journal articles, conference papers, patents, or other scholarly publications related to the proposed book.

This helps the editorial team understand the author's expertise and scholarly contribution.

18. Proposed Publication Schedule

Provide an estimated timeline.

Example

Proposal Submission: January 2027

Editorial Evaluation: February 2027

Peer Review: March–April 2027

Revision: May 2027

Final Manuscript: June 2027

Production: July–August 2027

Publication: September 2027

The actual schedule will depend on editorial review, revisions, production requirements, and other factors.

19. Open Access Preference

Indicate whether you are interested in Open Access publication.

Options may include:

Traditional/standard publication
Open Access
Institutional sponsorship
Funder-supported Open Access
Undecided

Open Access availability and licensing will be governed by the applicable publishing agreement.

20. Funding and Sponsorship

If the publication is supported by a:

University
Research institution
Grant
Research project
Government agency
Professional organization
Corporate sponsor
Other funding organization

please provide relevant information.

21. Indexing and Discoverability

Royal Scientific Publishing LLC seeks to support the scholarly discoverability of its publications through appropriate metadata, persistent identifiers, digital publishing infrastructure, and relevant discovery services.

Important: Publication with Royal Scientific Publishing LLC does not guarantee Scopus, Web of Science, or other third-party indexing.

Indexing services independently determine eligibility and coverage according to their own policies.

An ISBN or DOI should not be represented as evidence of indexing.

22. Ethical and Legal Declarations

Authors/editors should confirm that:

The proposed work is original or appropriately attributed.
The submission does not knowingly infringe copyright.
Appropriate permissions will be obtained for third-party materials.
Research involving human or animal participants will comply with applicable ethical requirements.
Conflicts of interest will be disclosed.
Authorship will be appropriately determined.
Data will be reported accurately.
Fabrication and falsification will not be tolerated.

23. Proposal Evaluation Process

After submission, the proposal may proceed through the following stages:

Proposal Submission
↓
Administrative Check
↓
Editorial Screening
↓
Subject/Academic Assessment
↓
Peer Review or External Evaluation, Where Applicable
↓
Editorial Decision
↓
Revision/Development
↓
Publishing Agreement
↓
Manuscript Submission
↓
Production
↓
ISBN/DOI & Metadata
↓
Publication

24. Editorial Decision

Following evaluation, the publisher may:

Accept the Proposal

The proposal is considered suitable for development toward publication.

Request Revision

The author may be asked to provide additional information or modify the proposal.

Request Full Manuscript

The editorial team may request a complete or sample manuscript for further evaluation.

Decline the Proposal

The proposal may be declined if it does not meet the publisher's scope, quality, originality, market, ethical, or editorial requirements.

Submission of a proposal does not guarantee publication.

25. What Happens After Proposal Acceptance?

If the proposal is approved, the author/editor will receive information regarding the next stage of the publishing process.

This may include:

Publishing agreement
Manuscript preparation requirements
Peer-review procedures
Submission deadlines
Editorial revisions
Copyediting
Typesetting
Proofreading
ISBN
DOI
Metadata
Publication
Distribution and discoverability

26. Author Checklist

Before submitting your proposal, please ensure that you have:

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Editorial Statement

Royal Scientific Publishing LLC evaluates book proposals on the basis of scholarly quality, originality, relevance, academic contribution, ethical compliance, and suitability for publication. Our goal is to provide authors with a transparent and professionally managed pathway from research concept to published scholarly work.

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