For Authors

Article

These are original research manuscripts. The work should report scientifically sound experiments and provide a substantial amount of new information. The article should include the most recent and relevant references in the field. The structure should include an Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions (optional) sections, with a suggested minimum word count of 4000 words.

Review

Reviews offer a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature within a field of study, identifying current gaps or problems. They should be critical and constructive and provide recommendations for future research. No new, unpublished data should be presented. The structure can include an Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Relevant Sections, Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions, with a suggested minimum word count of 4000 words.

Communication

Communications are short articles that present groundbreaking preliminary results or significant findings that are part of a larger study over multiple years. They can also include cutting-edge methods or experiments, and the development of new technology or materials. The structure is similar to an article and there is a suggested minimum word count of 2000 words.

Editorial

These are non-peer-reviewed texts used to announce the launch of a new journal, a new section, a new Editor-in-Chief, a Special Issue, or an invited editorial. The main text should provide a brief introduction of the purpose and aim of the Editorial—to present the new journal, close the Special Issue, report on a pressing topic, etc. Editorials should not include unpublished or original data, although must provide a Conflict of Interest statement. Editorials prepared for the launch of new journals may also include a short biography of the Editor-in-Chief.

The journals in UK Scientific Publishing Limited adopt a strict double-blind peer review process, reviewers and authors will remain anonymous throughout the process and peer review comments will not be made public. Reviewers recommended by the authors will not be accepted for peer review.

The flowchart below gives a summary of the editing process.

1. Submission

After the article is submitted, our Editorial Office will check it first, and only the manuscripts that pass the check will be assigned to in-house editors for further processing.

2. Pre-check

We will invite our Academic Editor (Editorial Board or Collection Editor) to evaluate the manuscript to see if the manuscript can be directly sent to peer review. Three results may occur: reject /author revision / continue to peer-review.

3. Under review

Under the stage of peer review, the in-house editors will invite senior experts in the relevant field to provide us with a scientific review. After receiving sufficient review reports, we will transfer the comments to authors to revise their manuscript accordingly.

4. Author Revision

We will grand author 14 days for a major revision, and 7 days for a minor revision.

5. Revised Version Review

PDF version of author 's revised version (with track changes) and responses to reviewers will be sent to previous reviewers for a revised review if needed.

6. Final Decision

If no specific comments were left, we will invite the Academic Editors to make a final evaluation on the manuscript, and decide if the manuscript need further revision, or should be rejected, or can be accepted in the current form.

7. Accept and Publication

The in-house editors will do the layout and help improve the quality of the language of the paper. After that, we will invite authors to do a final proofreading, and publish the manuscript online once all issues are settled.

All articles, reviews, and communications published in the journals of UK Scientific Publishing Limited undergo a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring high quality and credibility. Each submission receives a minimum of two review reports, which are carefully evaluated by both the in-house editor and an external Academic Editor. The editors collaborate closely, discussing each step of the process to ensure thoroughness and fairness. Once the reviews are complete, the editors communicate their decisions to the authors, providing valuable feedback and guidance for further improvement.

Accept: Accepted manuscripts will be published in the current form with no further modifications required.

Accept with Revisions: Manuscripts receiving a revisions decision will be published under the condition that minor/major modifications are made. Revisions will be reviewed by an editor to ensure necessary updates are made prior to publication.

Resubmit for Review: The submission needs to be re–worked, but with significant changes, may be accepted. However, It will require a second round of review.

Reject: Rejected manuscripts will not be published and authors will not have the opportunity to resubmit a revised version of the manuscript to the journals.

Promoting your work plays a crucial role in the post-publication phase as it enhances the visibility, impact, and citation of your research. We arecommitted to assisting you in promoting your research papers not only within your scientific community but also to a broader audience.

To promote your paper, you could

• Share your article across various social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
• Request your institution or society to share your paper on their social media accounts and include a story about it in their newsletters.
• Send a concise text (up to 200 characters) to the journal Editorial Office, which will then post it on the Journal Twitter account.

Besides, you may

• Include the title of your article and links to your personal and institutional websites.
• Add a link to your article in your email signature.
• Share the article link directly with colleagues and peers in your field.
• Create a profile on academic research-sharing platforms like ResearchGate or Google Scholar, and provide a brief summary of your article.
• Explore other promotional opportunities such as conferences, webinars, and other academic activities.

We will

• Promptly publish your paper online, ensuring worldwide accessibility under an open access license to maximize its visibility.
• Inform the Academic Editors who made decisions on the manuscript and the reviewers who provided us with a review once your paper is published.
• Provide article information to indexing databases to enhance readership and citations.
• Promote selected articles at conferences, social media platforms, and other relevant events.