- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- Ensure digital publications are accessible to readers with disabilities - Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) - Provision of alternative formats when possible
- Clear author agreements for each publication type - Editorial and reviewer agreements - Transparent terms for book authors and editors
- 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
- Long-term digital preservation strategy - Participation in archiving systems (e.g., CLOCKSS, Portico) - DOI (Digital Object Identifier) assignment policy
- Provision of accurate and comprehensive metadata for all publications - Policies on indexing in academic databases and search engines - ORCID integration for author identification
- Clear policies on advertising in publications - Disclosure of sponsorships or funded publications - Separation of editorial content from advertising influence
- Compliance with relevant publishing and press laws - Anti-discrimination policies - Procedures for handling legal disputes
- 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
- Clear policies and procedures for post-publication corrections - Retraction policies aligned with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines - Versioning policies for digital content
- 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
We are working on above points, If you have any feedback or suggestions please email us feedback [at] rsyn [dot] org