Author Guidelines (Common for All Journals)
Thank you for choosing ScienceVolks journals for your scholarly work. We aim to provide a clear, supportive, and transparent publication experience for authors at all levels—from students to senior researchers and clinicians.
ScienceVolks follows a standard editorial workflow across all journals to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency.
1. Why Publish with ScienceVolks?
ScienceVolks journals offer:
✔ DOI (Crossref) for all accepted articles
Ensures global indexing, visibility, and long-term discoverability.
✔ Rolling Issue Release
Submit anytime—accepted papers are added immediately to the ongoing issue.
✔ Fast Peer Review
Typically, 7–14 days, depending on article type.
✔ Flexible & Affordable APC Policy
Fees are requested only after acceptance, and reductions/waivers are available.
✔ Supportive Editorial Team
We assist with formatting, structuring, and language clarity when required.
✔ Open Access (CC BY 4.0)
Your work is fully accessible, shareable, and reusable with proper citation.
2. How to Submit Your Manuscript
Authors may submit through:
📧 Email: editor@sciencevolks.co.uk
or
🌐 Online Submission Portal: https://sciencevolks.com/submission.php
You will receive an acknowledgment within 24–48 hours.
Submission Components Should Include:
1. Cover Letter Download here
A brief letter introducing:
- Title of the article
- Article type (case report, research, review, etc.)
- A short statement on originality and why it fits the journal
- Confirmation that all authors approve the submission
2. Manuscript File (One Word Document Including Everything) Download here
The manuscript should include the following within the same document:
- Title Page (authors, affiliations, corresponding author details)
- Abstract & Keywords
- Main Manuscript Text (Introduction → Conclusion, based on article type)
- Tables and Figures (embedded at the end or placed within the text)
- Ethics approval/patient consent (for human/clinical studies)
- Conflict of interest statement
- Funding statement
- References
Important:
You do not need to send Tables, Figures, Ethics, COI, or Funding as separate files unless we request them later. Everything should be clearly included inside the manuscript Word file.
3. Article Types Accepted (Common Across All Journals)
A. Original Research
Word limit: 3000–5000
Structure:
- Title
- Abstract (structured)
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Conflict of interest
- References
B. Case Report / Case Series
(For medical, dental, clinical, surgical, psychological, and related fields)
Word limit: 1500–3000
Structure:
- Title
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Case Presentation
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Patient Consent Statement
- References
C. Review Article
Word limit: 3000–6000
Structure:
- Title
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Main Sections / Thematic Review
- Conclusion
- References
D. Short Communication / Letter to Editor/Opinion
Word limit: 800–1500
E. Thesis-Based Manuscripts
Authors may convert dissertations/theses to publishable articles.
(We may request condensation, restructuring, or translation if needed.)
4. Manuscript Formatting (Common Standard)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 1 inch
- File format: Word (.doc/.docx)
- Citation style: AMA / Vancouver numbering
- Figures: JPG/PNG/TIFF (300 dpi)
- Tables: Editable (not images)
5. Ethical Considerations
Follows ICMJE and COPE guidelines.
Human or clinical studies must include:
- Institutional ethical approval
- Consent statements
- Removal of all identifying patient information
Animal studies must include:
- Institutional animal care approval
We do not publish content without ethical compliance.
6. Authorship Policies
Authors must:
- Have made substantial contributions
- Approve the final manuscript
- Agree to be accountable
Required statements for transparency:
- Author Contributions
- Conflict of Interest
- Funding
- Acknowledgements (optional)
7. Peer Review Process (Uniform Across All Journals)
ScienceVolks uses double-blind peer review.
Timeline:
- Initial screening: 1–2 days
- Peer review: 7–14 days
- Revision cycle: flexible
- Final decision: 3–7 days after revision
- DOI assignment + publication immediately after acceptance
Authors receive updates at every stage.
8. Publication Fees (APC)
ScienceVolks maintains an affordable, flexible fee structure.
Fees apply only after acceptance.
We also offer:
- Reductions
- Waivers
- Regional adjustments
- Multi-paper discounts
👉 See APC details here: https://sciencevolks.com/apc.php
9. Copyright, Licensing & Archival
All articles are published under:
CC BY 4.0 License
This allows:
- Sharing
- Reuse
- Adaptation
- Distribution with proper attribution.
Authors retain full copyright.
All articles are archived online permanently.
10. After Acceptance
Authors receive:
- PDF proof
- DOI
- Publication confirmation
- Final published version link
- Certificate
FAQs
Q1. Can I submit anytime?
Yes — rolling submissions, rolling publication.
Q2. Can old dissertation data be published?
Yes, if updated with recent literature and rewritten in article format.
Q3. Can only the corresponding author handle submission?
Yes, but co-authors must approve.
Q4. What if only abstract was previously published?
Full papers are accepted.
Q6. What are your indexations?
PubMed (only NIH funded), British Library, Harvard Library, Max Planck Society, CrossRef, DOI, Scilit, OpenAire, R Discovery, WorldCat (OCLC), Dimensions ai, BASE, DeepDyve, ivySCI, Index Copernicus, SciSpace, Citefactor, Scite, OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Google Scholar
Q6. How fast is the process?
About 10–20 days depending on revisions.
Q7. Can I request fee reduction?
Yes — we encourage open discussion.
Contact Us
📧 Email: info@sciencevolks.co.uk
⏱ Response time: 24–48 hours
We are here to support you throughout your publication journey.
