Policies
Open Access Policy
ConfSeries Journals follows a Gold Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication.
Readers are permitted to:
- Read articles without subscription or registration.
- Download, print, and share published content.
- Cite and reuse published content in accordance with the applicable Creative Commons licence while providing appropriate attribution.
Open access enhances the visibility, accessibility, and dissemination of scholarly research while supporting wider scientific communication and collaboration.
License and Copyright
Authors retain the copyright of their published work.
Upon acceptance for publication, authors grant ConfSeries the non-exclusive right to publish, distribute, archive, and preserve the article as part of the scholarly record.
Unless otherwise specified by the journal, articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Under this license:
- Proper attribution to the original work is required.
- Articles may be copied, distributed, and adapted.
- Commercial use is permitted in accordance with the licence terms.
- Copyright remains with the author(s).
Peer Review Policy
ConfSeries follows a single-anonymized peer review process in which reviewer identities remain confidential while author identities are disclosed to reviewers.
- Initial editorial assessment for scope, quality, formatting, and ethical compliance.
- Plagiarism screening where applicable.
- Independent evaluation by qualified subject experts.
- Editorial decision based on reviewer recommendations and editorial assessment.
Every submission undergoes:
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Reject
Possible editorial decisions include:
Editors and reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality and disclose any conflicts of interest before participating in the review process.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
ConfSeries Journals operates under a Gold Open Access publishing model.
- Editorial management
- Peer review administration
- Copyediting and production
- Online publication
- Long-term hosting and preservation
Where applicable, Article Processing Charges (APCs) help support:
No submission fee is charged unless explicitly stated by the journal.
Applicable publication fees are communicated during the editorial process following editorial evaluation.
Where publication fee assistance is available, requests will be reviewed individually in accordance with the journal's applicable publication policies.
Privacy Policy
Transparent Information Practices
ConfSeries is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website users. Personal information is collected and processed responsibly, transparently, and only for legitimate publishing, editorial, administrative, and website operational purposes.
Information We Collect
- Name
- Email address
- Institutional affiliation
- ORCID iD (where provided)
- Country
- Contact information
- Manuscript files and supplementary materials
- Reviewer reports
- Editorial correspondence
- Browser type
- Device information
- IP address
- Website usage statistics
How We Use Your Information
Collected information may be used to:- Process manuscript submissions.
- Manage peer review and editorial workflows.
- Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors.
- Publish accepted articles.
- Maintain publication records.
- Improve website functionality.
- Provide technical support.
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
Information Sharing
Personal information is shared only when necessary to support scholarly publishing activities. Information may be shared with:- Editors
- Editorial Board members
- Peer reviewers
- Technical service providers
- Website hosting providers
- Plagiarism detection services
- Production and publication partners
- Regulatory authorities where legally required
Cookies
ConfSeries uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, maintain secure user sessions, remember user preferences, and enhance the overall browsing experience. Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain website features may not function as intended.Data Security
ConfSeries implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse. While appropriate safeguards are maintained, no online system can guarantee absolute security.Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to support editorial, publication, legal, and administrative requirements. Published scholarly records may be retained as part of the permanent academic record.Your Privacy Rights
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Users may request to:
- Access their personal information.
- Review their personal information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Update their contact details.
- Withdraw previously provided consent where applicable.
- Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal and publication requirements.
Contact: If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact the ConfSeries Editorial Office. Email: support@confseries.com
Author Withdrawal Policy
Authors who wish to withdraw a submitted manuscript should submit a written request from their registered email address to the Editorial Office. Each withdrawal request is reviewed in accordance with the journal's editorial procedures and publication policies.
Corrections and Retractions Policy
ConfSeries is dedicated to preserving the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.
Retractions may occur in cases of:
- Plagiarism or duplicate publication
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Ethical violations
- Significant errors affecting validity
Appeals Policy
Authors who wish to appeal an editorial decision may submit a written explanation to the Editorial Office. Appeals are reviewed independently, and the final decision will be communicated after careful evaluation.
Commitment Statement
ConfSeries is committed to maintaining high standards of scholarly publishing through ethical editorial practices, transparent peer review, responsible research communication, and academic integrity.