Publishing Process
Our Publishing Process
From Research Concept to Published Scholarly Work
Royal Scientific Publishing LLC follows a structured and transparent publishing process designed to support authors, editors, researchers, and academic institutions throughout the development and publication of scholarly books and book chapters.
Our process may include proposal evaluation, editorial assessment, peer review, revision, publishing agreement, copyediting, production, ISBN/DOI registration, publication, and scholarly dissemination.
The exact process may vary depending on the type of publication, subject area, and applicable publishing agreement.
1. Proposal Submission
Authors and editors begin by submitting a proposal for consideration.
We welcome proposals for:
Research Monographs
Edited Volumes
Academic Books
Textbooks
Reference Books
Research Handbooks
Professional Books
Book Chapters
Book Series
A typical proposal includes:
Proposed title
Author/editor information
Abstract
Book description
Objectives
Scope
Target audience
Table of contents
Chapter summaries
Originality statement
Competing publications
Author/editor CV
Estimated length
References
Proposed timeline
Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
2. Administrative Screening
After submission, the editorial office conducts an initial administrative check.
This may include verification of:
Required proposal information
Author/editor details
Manuscript files
Formatting requirements
Contact information
Declaration information
Copyright and permissions information, where applicable
Incomplete submissions may be returned to the author for additional information.
3. Editorial Screening
The editorial team evaluates the proposal or manuscript for general suitability.
The evaluation may consider:
Alignment with the publisher's scope
Academic relevance
Originality
Scholarly contribution
Target audience
Author/editor qualifications
Research quality
Ethical considerations
Copyright considerations
Overall feasibility
A submission may be declined at this stage if it is outside the publisher's scope or does not meet the minimum requirements for further consideration.
4. Academic Evaluation
Depending on the type and subject of the publication, the proposal may receive an academic or subject-matter assessment.
The evaluation may examine:
Research significance
Novelty
Theoretical contribution
Methodological quality
Technical depth
Literature coverage
Practical relevance
Interdisciplinary value
For specialized publications, appropriate subject experts may be consulted.
5. Peer Review
Where a publication is designated as peer-reviewed, the relevant manuscript or chapters are evaluated by qualified subject-matter reviewers.
Possible review models include:
Double-Blind Review
The identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other.
Single-Blind Review
The reviewer's identity is concealed from the author.
Open Peer Review
Reviewer and/or author identities may be disclosed according to the applicable publication model.
Expert Editorial Assessment
An appropriate expert may assess the submission where a formal external peer-review process is not required.
The applicable review model will be communicated to authors.
6. Review Criteria
Reviewers may evaluate a manuscript or chapter based on:
Criterion Evaluation
Originality Novelty and uniqueness
Relevance Alignment with the publication scope
Scholarly Contribution Contribution to knowledge
Methodology Appropriateness and rigor
Literature Quality and relevance of references
Analysis Depth and accuracy
Results Validity and clarity
Presentation Organization and readability
References Accuracy and completeness
Ethics Compliance with applicable standards
Overall Quality Suitability for publication
7. Reviewer Recommendations
Reviewers may recommend:
Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Resubmit for Further Review
Reject
Reviewer recommendations inform the editorial process but do not necessarily determine the final decision.
8. Revision
If revisions are requested, authors are expected to address the editorial and reviewer comments carefully.
Authors may be asked to provide:
Revised Manuscript
A revised version incorporating appropriate changes.
Response to Reviewers
A structured response explaining how each significant comment was addressed.
Additional Information
Supporting data, references, methodological clarification, ethical documentation, or other information may be requested where appropriate.
9. Final Editorial Decision
After reviewing the proposal, manuscript, reviewer reports, and revisions, the responsible editor makes the appropriate editorial decision.
Possible outcomes include:
Accepted
The work is approved for publication.
Accepted Subject to Minor Changes
Limited final changes are required.
Major Revision
Substantial changes are required before further consideration.
Resubmission
The revised work may undergo another evaluation or review.
Rejected
The work is not accepted for publication.
Editorial decisions are based on the applicable scholarly, editorial, ethical, and publication requirements.
10. Publishing Agreement
Once a work has been accepted, the author/editor may enter into a publishing agreement with Royal Scientific Publishing LLC.
The agreement may address:
Copyright
Publishing rights
Licensing
Author rights
Open Access
Distribution
Digital publication
Print publication, where applicable
Royalties, where applicable
Publication responsibilities
Permissions
Use of third-party material
Authors should carefully review the agreement before signing.
11. Manuscript Preparation
Following acceptance, authors may be required to prepare the final manuscript according to the publisher's production requirements.
This may include:
Final chapter organization
Consistent formatting
Reference checking
Figure preparation
Table formatting
Author information
Acknowledgments
Funding statements
Conflict-of-interest statements
Ethics statements
Copyright permissions
12. Copyediting
The manuscript may undergo professional editorial preparation.
Copyediting may address:
Grammar
Spelling
Punctuation
Terminology
Formatting consistency
Heading structure
References
Captions
Tables
Cross-references
Authors may be contacted when clarification is required.
13. Typesetting and Production
The accepted manuscript proceeds through production.
Production may include:
Page layout
Typesetting
Figure placement
Table formatting
Equation formatting
Cover design
Front matter
Back matter
Bibliographic metadata
Digital formatting
The final format may vary according to the publication type.
14. Author Proof Review
Authors may receive proofs before final publication.
Authors should carefully check:
Author names
Affiliations
Chapter titles
Figures
Tables
Equations
References
Captions
Page layout
Headings
Contact information
Proof corrections should generally focus on errors and necessary corrections rather than substantial rewriting.
15. ISBN Assignment
Eligible books and publication formats may receive an ISBN through appropriate ISBN registration procedures.
An ISBN identifies a specific publication or format.
An ISBN does not represent certification of peer review, academic quality, Scopus indexing, or Web of Science indexing.
16. DOI Registration
Eligible digital books and chapters may receive DOI registration through an appropriate DOI registration process.
A DOI provides a persistent identifier for scholarly content and can support:
Citation
Linking
Discovery
Metadata management
Digital identification
Where appropriate, individual chapters may receive their own DOI.
17. Metadata Preparation
Accurate metadata is an important part of scholarly publishing.
Publication metadata may include:
Title
Subtitle
Author/editor names
Affiliations
ORCID
Abstract
Keywords
Chapter titles
ISBN
DOI
Publication date
Copyright
License
References
Subject classifications
High-quality metadata helps improve discoverability and citation.
18. Open Access Publication
Eligible publications may be offered through an Open Access model.
Depending on the applicable publishing agreement, Open Access may involve:
Creative Commons licensing
Author-funded publication
Institution-funded publication
Grant-funded publication
Sponsored publication
The applicable license, copyright, and reuse conditions will be stated in the publishing agreement and publication record.
Open Access does not eliminate applicable editorial, peer-review, or research-integrity requirements.
19. Final Quality Control
Before publication, the production team may conduct final quality checks covering:
Text
Formatting
Figures
Tables
References
Metadata
ISBN
DOI
Author information
Copyright information
Licensing information
The goal is to ensure that the final publication is professionally prepared and bibliographically accurate.
20. Publication
Once final production and quality control are complete, the publication is released.
The published work may include:
Digital edition
Print edition, where applicable
Book-level metadata
Chapter-level metadata
ISBN
DOI
Abstract
Keywords
Author information
Citation information
Licensing information
21. Scholarly Dissemination
Royal Scientific Publishing LLC seeks to support the discoverability of published works through appropriate digital publishing and metadata practices.
Depending on the publication, metadata may be made available to appropriate:
Scholarly discovery services
Digital libraries
Library catalogs
Institutional repositories
Search engines
Bibliographic services
Third-party services independently determine whether and how a publication is indexed or included.
22. Scopus and Indexing
Royal Scientific Publishing LLC seeks to develop scholarly publications with appropriate academic standards and discoverability.
However:
Publication with Royal Scientific Publishing LLC does not automatically guarantee Scopus, Web of Science, or any other third-party indexing.
Indexing services independently determine eligibility and coverage according to their own policies and evaluation procedures.
Authors should verify indexing status through the official database or service.
23. Post-Publication Support
After publication, appropriate post-publication support may include:
Metadata updates
Bibliographic corrections
Author information corrections
DOI metadata corrections
Publication updates
Corrections or errata
Scholarly record maintenance
Authors should promptly notify the publisher of significant errors discovered after publication.
24. Corrections and Retractions
Corrections
Where a published work contains a significant but correctable error, an appropriate correction, erratum, corrigendum, or updated version may be issued.
Retractions
Where serious concerns affect the reliability or integrity of a publication, the publisher may consider retraction in accordance with applicable publication ethics procedures.
Potential reasons may include:
Fabrication
Falsification
Serious plagiarism
Major ethical violations
Significant research errors
Duplicate publication
Publishing Timeline
The publication timeline varies according to the type and complexity of the project.
A typical workflow may look like:
Stage Typical Activity
1 Proposal Submission
2 Administrative Screening
3 Editorial Evaluation
4 Academic/Peer Review
5 Author Revision
6 Final Editorial Decision
7 Publishing Agreement
8 Final Manuscript
9 Copyediting
10 Typesetting & Production
11 Proof Review
12 ISBN/DOI & Metadata
13 Final Quality Control
14 Publication
15 Scholarly Dissemination
Actual timelines vary by publication, review requirements, author revisions, manuscript complexity, and production requirements.
Publishing Process at a Glance
1. Submit
Submit your proposal or manuscript.
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2. Evaluate
Editorial and academic assessment.
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3. Review
Peer review where applicable.
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4. Revise
Address reviewer and editorial recommendations.
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5. Accept
Final editorial decision.
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6. Prepare
Copyediting, formatting, and production.
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7. Identify
ISBN, DOI, and publication metadata where applicable.
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8. Publish
Release the final scholarly work.
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9. Discover
Support scholarly visibility and citation.
Our Commitment to Authors
Royal Scientific Publishing LLC is committed to providing a publishing process that emphasizes:
Academic Quality
Editorial Independence
Peer-Review Integrity
Research Ethics
Transparency
Professional Production
Accurate Metadata
Scholarly Discoverability
We aim to maintain clear communication with authors and editors throughout the publishing lifecycle.
Start Your Publishing Journey
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