Submit a Proposal

Royal Scientific Publishing LLC welcomes proposals from authors, researchers, academics, scientists, editors, and industry professionals interested in publishing high-quality scholarly and professional books.

We consider proposals for research monographs, edited volumes, book chapters, book series, reference works, textbooks, professional books, and interdisciplinary publications within appropriate subject areas.

Our proposal process is designed to provide a clear and professional pathway from initial concept to publication.

What Can You Submit?

Royal Scientific Publishing LLC welcomes proposals for:

Research Monographs

Original scholarly books presenting substantial research, theory, methodology, or specialized knowledge developed by one or more authors.

Edited Volumes

Collections of scholarly chapters coordinated by one or more qualified editors and focused on a defined research or professional theme.

Book Chapters

Individual scholarly chapters for an approved edited volume or other applicable publication project.

Book Series

Proposals for a coordinated series of scholarly or professional books developed around a defined subject area.

Textbooks and Academic Books

Educational and instructional publications intended for undergraduate, graduate, professional, or continuing education audiences.

Professional and Reference Books

Authoritative resources designed for researchers, practitioners, industry professionals, and other specialized audiences.

Before You Submit

Before preparing your proposal, please ensure that your project:

Has a clearly defined subject and scope
Provides meaningful academic or professional value
Has a clearly identified target audience
Demonstrates originality or a distinctive contribution
Is appropriate for book-length publication
Does not knowingly infringe third-party copyright
Meets applicable research-integrity and publication-ethics requirements
Has a realistic development and publication timeline
Proposal Requirements

A book proposal should generally include the following information.

1. Proposed Title

Provide the proposed title and, where applicable, subtitle.

The title should clearly communicate the subject and scope of the proposed publication.

2. Author or Editor Information

Provide:

Full name
Institutional affiliation
Academic or professional position
Country
Email address
ORCID, if available
Professional profile or website, if relevant

For edited volumes and book series, provide information for all proposed editors.

3. Author/Editor Biography

Provide a concise professional biography describing relevant:

Academic qualifications
Research experience
Professional experience
Publications
Subject expertise
Institutional affiliations
4. Proposal Overview

Describe the proposed publication in sufficient detail to explain:

The central topic
Purpose of the book
Major themes
Scope
Key objectives
Expected contribution
Distinctive features
5. Rationale and Significance

Explain why the proposed publication is needed.

Please describe:

The problem or knowledge gap addressed
Current developments in the field
Contribution to existing literature
Importance to researchers or professionals
Potential academic or practical impact
6. Target Audience

Identify the intended readers, such as:

Researchers
University faculty
Graduate students
Undergraduate students
Industry professionals
Scientists
Engineers
Policymakers
Practitioners
Academic institutions
7. Table of Contents

Provide a preliminary table of contents.

For each chapter, include:

Chapter number
Chapter title
Brief description
Expected contribution

For edited volumes, identify the proposed contributor for each chapter where possible.

8. Manuscript Information

Where available, provide:

Estimated word count
Estimated number of pages
Number of chapters
Number of figures
Number of tables
Supplementary materials
References
Appendices
9. Competing or Related Publications

Identify relevant books or publications that address similar topics.

Please explain:

How your proposed publication differs
What gap it addresses
What distinctive value it offers
Why readers would benefit from the proposed work
10. Publication Timeline

Provide an estimated schedule for:

Proposal development
Chapter or manuscript submission
Review
Revision
Final manuscript delivery

A realistic timeline helps the publisher and author/editor coordinate the publication process effectively.

Edited Volume Proposals

For an Edited Volume, please additionally provide:

Names of all proposed editors
Editor biographies
Proposed contributors
Preliminary chapter list
Chapter abstracts or descriptions
Expected number of chapters
Proposed peer-review approach
Expected completion timeline
Information about any associated research project, conference, institution, or initiative

Editors should have an appropriate level of subject expertise and be prepared to coordinate contributors and the editorial process.

Book Series Proposals

For a Book Series, please provide:

Proposed series title
Series scope
Series objectives
Subject areas
Intended readership
Proposed series editors
Editor biographies
Proposed first titles
Potential future titles
Expected publication frequency
Editorial and review approach
Distinctive contribution of the series

Series proposals should demonstrate a sustainable and coherent long-term scholarly direction.

Proposal Evaluation Process

Submitted proposals are evaluated through a structured editorial process.

Step 1 — Proposal Submission

Submit the completed proposal and supporting information through the designated submission channel.

Step 2 — Initial Screening

The editorial team checks the submission for completeness, scope, and basic suitability.

Step 3 — Editorial Assessment

The proposal is evaluated for:

Academic significance
Originality
Scope
Target audience
Scholarly contribution
Publication suitability
Editorial feasibility
Step 4 — Peer/Expert Evaluation, Where Applicable

Depending on the nature of the proposal, Royal Scientific Publishing LLC may seek assessment from appropriate subject-matter experts.

Step 5 — Editorial Decision

Possible outcomes may include:

Proposal accepted
Accepted subject to revisions
Additional information requested
Proposal invited for further development
Proposal declined
Step 6 — Publication Agreement

For approved projects, the publisher and author/editor proceed toward an appropriate publishing agreement.

Step 7 — Manuscript Development

The author or editorial team develops the manuscript according to the agreed requirements and timeline.

Step 8 — Review and Production

The completed manuscript proceeds through the applicable editorial, peer-review, copyediting, production, proofreading, and publication stages.

Proposal Evaluation Criteria

Proposals may be evaluated based on:

Evaluation Area    Consideration
Originality    Does the project offer a distinctive contribution?
Academic Value    Does it contribute meaningful scholarly knowledge?
Relevance    Is the topic relevant to the intended field and audience?
Scope    Is the proposed scope clear and appropriate?
Structure    Is the proposed organization logical and coherent?
Expertise    Do the author(s)/editor(s) have appropriate subject expertise?
Audience    Is there a clearly defined readership?
Quality    Is the proposed content suitable for scholarly publication?
Feasibility    Can the project reasonably be completed and produced?
Ethics    Does the proposal comply with research and publication ethics?
Important Submission Requirements

By submitting a proposal, authors and editors confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge.

Authors and editors should ensure that:

Submitted material is original or appropriately attributed.
Third-party material is properly identified.
Necessary permissions can be obtained.
Authorship and contributor information is accurate.
Potential conflicts of interest are disclosed.
Research complies with applicable ethical requirements.
Previously published material is appropriately disclosed.

Submission of a proposal does not constitute acceptance or a commitment to publish.

ISBN, DOI and Open Access

For approved publications, Royal Scientific Publishing LLC may provide or coordinate applicable publishing services, including:

ISBN
DOI
Bibliographic metadata
Digital publication
Open Access options
Copyright and licensing arrangements

The availability of these services depends on the publication type and applicable publishing agreement.

ISBN or DOI assignment does not guarantee inclusion in Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, or any other external indexing or abstracting service. Such services independently determine eligibility and inclusion.

Open Access Proposals

Authors and editors interested in Open Access publishing should indicate their preference during the proposal process.

Open Access arrangements may involve:

Open Access licensing
Copyright arrangements
Creative Commons licensing, where applicable
Publication charges, where applicable
Digital distribution and accessibility

All applicable terms should be agreed upon before publication.

Proposal Submission Checklist

Before submitting, please ensure that you have prepared:

 Proposed title and subtitle
 Author/editor names and affiliations
 Author/editor biographies
 ORCID IDs, where available
 Proposal overview
 Rationale and significance
 Target audience
 Preliminary table of contents
 Chapter descriptions
 Estimated manuscript length
 Information about competing publications
 Proposed completion timeline
 Open Access preference, if applicable
 Supporting information or sample chapters, where available
What Happens After Submission?

After receiving your proposal, Royal Scientific Publishing LLC will conduct an appropriate editorial assessment.

If additional information is required, the editorial team may contact the proposer for clarification or supporting material.

If the proposal is considered suitable for further development, the publisher will communicate the next steps, which may include external scholarly evaluation, revisions, publication planning, and preparation of a publishing agreement.

Submit Your Proposal

We invite researchers, academics, authors, editors, and professionals to submit proposals for innovative, rigorous, and impactful scholarly publications.

A strong proposal should clearly demonstrate:

Originality + Scholarly Value + Clear Scope + Qualified Authors/Editors + Defined Audience + Publication Potential

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Royal Scientific Publishing LLC looks forward to working with authors and editors to develop high-quality publications that contribute to the global scientific, academic, technical, and professional community.