# RSYN as an Academic Publisher

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## 1. Copyright and Licensing

- Clear copyright policies for all publication types (books, journals, proceedings, abstract books)
- Licensing options for authors (e.g., Creative Commons licenses)
- Copyright transfer agreements or license to publish forms
- Policies on author rights and self-archiving (Green OA)
- Procedures for handling copyright infringement claims

## 2. Open Access Policies

- Clear definition of Open Access options (Gold, Green, Diamond)
- Article Processing Charges (APCs) for OA publications, if applicable
- Compliance with funder mandates (e.g., Plan S)
- Licensing terms for OA content

## 3. Publication Ethics

- Guidelines for ethical publishing practices
- Conflict of interest policies for authors, reviewers, and editors
- Plagiarism detection and handling procedures
- Policies on retractions, corrections, and expressions of concern
- Data fabrication and falsification policies

## 4. Peer Review Process

- Clear description of peer review process for each publication type
- Policies to ensure fair and unbiased review
- Guidelines for reviewers
- Disclosure of peer review type (single-blind, double-blind, open)

## 5. Data Protection and Privacy

- Compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR)
- Privacy policies for handling author, reviewer, and editor personal data
- Data retention policies for manuscripts, reviews, and personal information
- Secure systems for managing confidential information

## 6. Accessibility

- Ensure digital publications are accessible to readers with disabilities
- Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Provision of alternative formats when possible

## 7. Contracts and Agreements

- Clear author agreements for each publication type
- Editorial and reviewer agreements
- Transparent terms for book authors and editors

## 8. Financial Transparency

- Clear pricing information for publications and services
- Disclosure of any fees (submission fees, page charges, color charges, etc.)
- Policies on waivers and discounts
- Transparent information about institutional subscriptions or memberships

## 9. Archiving and Preservation

- Long-term digital preservation strategy
- Participation in archiving systems (e.g., CLOCKSS, Portico)
- DOI (Digital Object Identifier) assignment policy

## 10. Metadata and Indexing

- Provision of accurate and comprehensive metadata for all publications
- Policies on indexing in academic databases and search engines
- ORCID integration for author identification

## 11. Advertising and Sponsorship

- Clear policies on advertising in publications
- Disclosure of sponsorships or funded publications
- Separation of editorial content from advertising influence

## 12. Legal Compliance

- Compliance with relevant publishing and press laws
- Anti-discrimination policies
- Procedures for handling legal disputes

## 13. Terms of Use for Digital Platforms

- Clear terms of use for online platforms (e.g., submission systems, reader interfaces)
- User account policies and security measures
- Acceptable use policies for online discussions or comments

## 14. Corrections and Retractions

- Clear policies and procedures for post-publication corrections
- Retraction policies aligned with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines
- Versioning policies for digital content

## 15. Author Services

- Clear description of any additional services offered (e.g., language editing, formatting)
- Transparent pricing for author services
- Policies to prevent conflicts of interest in service provision

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