August 25, 2026

Author Guidelines

1. Introduction

Authors are invited to submit original, high-quality manuscripts for consideration for book publication. Submissions may include academic books, research monographs, textbooks, edited volumes, professional books, reference books, handbooks, conference proceedings, and interdisciplinary publications.

Authors should ensure that manuscripts are original, well-structured, properly referenced, and prepared according to the guidelines below.

2. Eligibility

Authors may submit manuscripts individually or as a team of authors/editors. Submissions are welcome from:

  • Academicians and researchers
  • Faculty members and educators
  • Professionals and practitioners
  • Industry experts
  • Research scholars and students
  • Consultants and subject-matter experts

The author(s) must have the necessary rights and permissions to submit all material included in the manuscript.

3. Types of Books

The following types of manuscripts may be considered:

  1. Research Monographs
  2. Academic Books
  3. Textbooks
  4. Reference Books
  5. Edited Volumes
  6. Professional and Technical Books
  7. Handbooks and Manuals
  8. Conference Proceedings
  9. Educational Books
  10. Interdisciplinary Books
  11. Business and Management Books
  12. Healthcare and Medical Books
  13. Science and Technology Books

4. Book Proposal

Authors are encouraged to submit a book proposal before submitting the complete manuscript. The proposal should include:

  • Proposed book title
  • Subtitle, if applicable
  • Author/editor name(s)
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Author biography
  • Email address and contact information
  • Proposed table of contents
  • Book description
  • Purpose and objectives
  • Target audience
  • Key features of the book
  • Estimated manuscript length
  • Number of chapters
  • Estimated number of figures and tables
  • Details of competing or related books
  • Expected completion date
  • Sample chapter, where applicable

5. Manuscript Preparation

The manuscript should be prepared in a clear and consistent format.

Authors should ensure:

  • The manuscript is written in clear academic or professional language.
  • Chapters follow a logical sequence.
  • Headings and subheadings are consistently formatted.
  • Figures and tables are appropriately numbered.
  • References are complete and consistent.
  • Abbreviations and technical terminology are clearly explained where necessary.
  • All factual information is carefully verified.
  • The manuscript has been thoroughly proofread before submission.

6. Recommended Chapter Structure

Depending on the type of book, each chapter may include:

  1. Chapter Title
  2. Introduction
  3. Main Sections and Subsections
  4. Figures/Tables, where applicable
  5. Discussion or Analysis
  6. Conclusion
  7. References
  8. Further Reading, where applicable

The structure may be adapted according to the subject and purpose of the book.

7. Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must represent original work.

Authors must not:

  • Submit previously published material without appropriate permission.
  • Copy substantial material from another publication.
  • Present another person’s work as their own.
  • Duplicate substantially similar manuscripts with multiple publishers.
  • Use copyrighted material without obtaining the necessary permissions.

All manuscripts may be subject to plagiarism and originality screening. Authors may be required to revise or withdraw manuscripts that do not meet the required originality standards.

8. Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual or scholarly contributions to the work.

All listed authors should:

  • Approve the final manuscript.
  • Agree to the order of authorship.
  • Approve submission for publication.
  • Accept responsibility for their respective contributions.

Any change to the authorship after submission should be communicated to the publisher and approved by all affected authors.

9. Edited Books

For edited volumes, the editor(s) are responsible for:

  • Coordinating chapter submissions.
  • Communicating with contributing authors.
  • Ensuring consistency across chapters.
  • Checking references and formatting.
  • Obtaining required permissions.
  • Ensuring originality of contributed chapters.
  • Preparing the final manuscript according to the publisher’s requirements.

10. Figures, Tables, and Images

All figures, tables, charts, photographs, diagrams, and other visual materials should be:

  • Clearly numbered.
  • Properly captioned.
  • Referred to in the relevant text.
  • Submitted in suitable quality and resolution.
  • Original or used with appropriate permission.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material when required.

11. References and Citations

Authors should use one consistent referencing style throughout the manuscript.

References should contain sufficient information to allow readers to identify and locate the cited source.

Authors should ensure that:

  • Every in-text citation appears in the reference list where applicable.
  • Every listed reference is actually cited where required.
  • Author names, publication years, titles, journal/book information, page numbers, and DOI details are accurate.
  • References are checked before final submission.

12. Copyright and Permissions

Authors must ensure that they have the necessary rights to use third-party content included in the manuscript.

Permission may be required for:

  • Photographs
  • Illustrations
  • Charts and figures
  • Tables reproduced from other sources
  • Long quotations
  • Previously published material
  • Proprietary datasets or content

Permission documentation should be retained and supplied to the publisher when requested.

13. Ethical Responsibilities

Authors are expected to maintain high standards of publication ethics.

The manuscript should not contain:

  • Fabricated or falsified data.
  • Misleading information.
  • Plagiarized content.
  • Uncredited material.
  • Unauthorized copyrighted content.
  • False claims of authorship.
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest where relevant.

Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data should comply with applicable ethical requirements and institutional policies.

14. Review and Evaluation

Submitted proposals and manuscripts may undergo editorial assessment and, where appropriate, expert or peer review.

The evaluation may consider:

  • Originality
  • Academic or professional value
  • Relevance
  • Content quality
  • Organization and presentation
  • Accuracy
  • Target readership
  • Market or educational value
  • Contribution to the field

Authors may be asked to revise the manuscript before final acceptance.

15. Revisions

Authors should carefully consider editorial or reviewer recommendations and submit revisions within the specified timeframe.

Where requested, authors should provide:

  • Revised manuscript
  • Summary of changes
  • Responses to reviewer/editor comments
  • Updated references and supporting material

16. Final Manuscript

Before production, authors should submit a final version of the manuscript.

The final manuscript should be carefully checked for:

  • Spelling and grammar
  • Chapter order
  • Headings
  • Tables and figures
  • References
  • Page references
  • Captions
  • Author information
  • Copyright and permission details

Substantial changes may not be permitted after the manuscript enters the production stage.

17. Book Production

After acceptance, the manuscript may proceed through:

Editorial Review → Copyediting → Proofreading → Typesetting → Cover Design → Author Proof → Final Approval → Publication

The publisher may determine the final layout, typography, cover specifications, and production format in consultation with the author where appropriate.

18. ISBN and Bibliographic Information

Where applicable, an ISBN may be assigned to the published book in accordance with the requirements of the relevant ISBN agency or publishing authority.

Authors should provide accurate:

  • Book title
  • Author/editor names
  • Edition information
  • Publisher information
  • Copyright information
  • Contributor information
  • Bibliographic details

19. Author Proofreading

Authors may receive proofs of the book before publication.

At this stage, authors should identify only genuine errors or necessary corrections. Extensive rewriting or the introduction of new material at the proof stage may be restricted.

Authors should return corrections within the timeframe specified by the publisher.

20. Publication Formats

Books may be published in one or more formats, including:

  • Hardcover
  • Paperback
  • Digital/eBook
  • PDF or other electronic formats
  • Print-on-demand editions

The available formats may depend on the publishing agreement and production requirements.

21. Author Declaration

At submission, authors should confirm that:

  • The manuscript is substantially original.
  • They have the right to submit the manuscript for publication.
  • All authors have approved the submission.
  • Sources have been appropriately acknowledged.
  • Required permissions have been obtained.
  • The manuscript is not subject to conflicting publication rights.
  • The information provided to the publisher is accurate.

22. Final Decision

The publisher reserves the right to accept, request revisions to, or decline a manuscript based on editorial, academic, ethical, technical, or publishing considerations.

Publication decisions should be made according to the publisher’s established editorial policies and applicable publication standards.

23. Submission

Authors should submit their book proposal or manuscript together with the required supporting information through the publisher’s designated submission channel.

Incomplete submissions may be returned to the author for additional information or correction.

Authors are encouraged to carefully review these guidelines before submitting a book proposal or manuscript.