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Author Guidelines

Vera Academic Press publishes peer-reviewed scholarly monographs, edited volumes, and book chapters in the fields of education, social sciences, and related disciplines. Authors are expected to adhere to high standards of academic integrity, originality, and methodological rigor.

1. Scope and Types of Submissions

Vera Academic Press considers the following types of submissions:

  • Scholarly monographs

  • Edited volumes

  • Individual book chapters (as part of edited volumes)

Submissions should align with the thematic scope of the Press and its publication series.

2. Originality and Ethical Standards

Submitted manuscripts must be original works that have not been previously published and are not under consideration elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions comply with academic ethical standards, including proper citation practices and avoidance of plagiarism.

Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed at the time of submission.

3. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to assess relevance, quality, and suitability for peer review. Manuscripts that pass this stage are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process conducted by at least two independent reviewers.

Publication is not guaranteed. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, and reviewers’ evaluations.

4. Submission Process

Authors must register on the Vera Academic Press submission platform prior to submitting a manuscript. Submissions are made through the Open Monograph Press (OMP) system using the five-step online submission process.

During submission, authors are required to provide complete metadata, including title, abstract, keywords, and author affiliations.

5. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be prepared in clear academic English and formatted according to the following general guidelines:

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Abstract: 150–250 words

  • Keywords: 4–6

  • Referencing style: APA (latest edition) or another recognized academic style relevant to the discipline (to be specified by the editor)

  • Tables and figures should be clearly labeled and accompanied by appropriate captions

Detailed formatting instructions may be provided upon acceptance.

6. Open Access and Copyright (CC BY)

All publications by Vera Academic Press are published as open access.

Authors retain the copyright to their work and grant Vera Academic Press a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the content.

Published works are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits others to copy, distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work for any purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source.

7. Language Editing and Proofreading

Authors are responsible for ensuring the linguistic quality of their manuscripts prior to submission. Minor editorial revisions may be requested during the review and production stages.

8. Publication Fees

Vera Academic Press does not charge submission or publication fees at this stage. Authors are not required to pay any fees for peer review or publication.

9. Contact and Further Information

Authors are encouraged to consult the About the Press, Peer Review Policy, Open Access Policy, and Publication Ethics pages for further details regarding editorial standards and procedures.

For questions related to submissions, authors may contact the Press through the official communication channels listed on the website.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before beginning the submission process, authors are asked to confirm that their submission complies with the following requirements:

  • ☐ The submission is an original scholarly work and has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration by another publisher.

  • ☐ The manuscript fits within the scope of Vera Academic Press and its publication series.

  • ☐ The submission complies with the ethical standards of academic publishing, including proper citation practices and avoidance of plagiarism.

  • ☐ All identifying information has been removed from the manuscript file to ensure a double-blind peer review process.

  • ☐ The manuscript has been prepared in clear academic English and follows the formatting requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

  • ☐ An abstract (150–250 words) and 4–6 keywords are provided.

  • ☐ All tables, figures, and supplementary materials are clearly labeled and properly referenced in the text.

  • ☐ The author(s) agree that the submission will undergo editorial screening and double-blind peer review, and acknowledge that publication is not guaranteed.

  • ☐ The author(s) understand that accepted works will be published as open access under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.

  • ☐ Any potential conflicts of interest have been disclosed.

Copyright Notice

Authors who submit manuscripts to Vera Academic Press agree to the following terms:

Authors retain the copyright to their work. By submitting a manuscript, authors grant Vera Academic Press a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and archive the work in open access form.

Upon publication, the work will be licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This license permits others to copy, distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that appropriate credit is given to the author(s) and the original source.

By completing the submission, authors confirm that they hold the necessary rights to grant this license and that the submission does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

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