At Research Beacon Journal, we are committed to maintaining a transparent, efficient, and ethical submission process. Authors are encouraged to review the following policies before submitting their work.

1. Eligibility for Submission

We welcome submissions from academics, researchers, professionals, and practitioners in various fields. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Authors should ensure that their submission aligns with the journal’s scope and research areas.

2. Submission Process

• All manuscripts must be submitted through our online submission platform [Insert Link].
• Authors are required to create an account to track the status of their submission and engage with reviewers.
• Before submission, ensure that your manuscript follows the formatting guidelines provided in the [Author Guidelines] section.

3. Manuscript Screening

Upon submission, the editorial team will:

• Initial Review: Conduct a preliminary evaluation to ensure that the manuscript aligns with the journal’s focus and adheres to our submission guidelines.
• Plagiarism Check: All submissions are screened for originality. We use advanced plagiarism detection software to ensure all manuscripts are free of plagiarism or self-plagiarism.
• Manuscripts failing the screening process will be returned to the authors with feedback for revision or rejection.

4. Peer Review Process

Submissions that pass the initial screening are forwarded for double-blind peer review:

• Review Timeline: The review process typically takes1-2 weeks. During this period, reviewers evaluate the quality, originality, and significance of the manuscript.
• Review Criteria: The peer review assesses clarity, methodological rigor, relevance, and contribution to the field.
• Revisions: Authors may be asked to make revisions based on reviewers' feedback. Timely responses and revisions are expected within 30 days of receiving the request.

5. Ethical Standards

We uphold high ethical standards and expect authors to:

• Originality: Ensure that their manuscript is free from plagiarism and has not been published previously.
• Conflict of Interest: Disclose any financial or personal interests that may influence the research.
• Authorship: Accurately represent all contributors to the research and writing process.

Failure to adhere to these ethical standards may result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

6. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors will be required to sign a copyright agreement. Authors retain the right to reuse their work for academic purposes, with proper citation. We encourage open access publication under [Insert License Type, e.g., Creative Commons], ensuring wider dissemination of research.

7. Response to Submissions

• Acceptance: Upon approval, authors will receive notification of acceptance and instructions on the next steps for publication.
• Rejection: If a manuscript is rejected, the editorial team will provide constructive feedback.
• Resubmission: Authors are welcome to resubmit revised manuscripts, provided they have addressed the reviewers' comments.

8. Fees

Any applicable submission or publication fees will be clearly outlined during the submission process. Please refer to our [Publication Fees] section for details.

9. Withdrawal Policy

If authors wish to withdraw their manuscript, they must send a formal withdrawal request to the editorial office via email. Withdrawal requests after the review process has begun may be subject to administrative fees.