Frequently asked research and publishing questions
Quick answers grouped by authorship, submission, peer review, open access, ethics, AI, and indexing.
Learning topics in this section
Each topic is written for practical use, with emphasis on transparency, responsible authorship, accurate attribution, publication ethics, and open access publishing standards.
Guidance is prepared to support ethical publishing practice: clear journal information, transparent fees where applicable, responsible peer review, proper citation, licensing awareness, data integrity, and accountable AI use.
Authors
Answers common author questions about preparation, submission, revision, publication, fees, and post-publication visibility.
Submission
Answers questions about files, journal selection, declarations, manuscript tracking, and submission readiness.
Peer Review
Covers expert evaluation, reviewer confidentiality, constructive feedback, editorial decision-making, and revision expectations.
Publication
Answers questions about acceptance, production, proofing, DOI assignment, online publication, and article visibility.
Open Access
Explains free online access, licensing clarity, author attribution, reuse conditions, and the role of transparent journal policies.
Ethics
Answers questions about plagiarism, authorship, conflicts, consent, corrections, and research integrity.
AI
Answers questions about responsible AI use, disclosure, limitations, source verification, and journal policy compliance.
Indexing
Covers indexing visibility, database inclusion, discoverability, and the need to verify claims on official indexing sources.