For Authors

Techno Sky Publications is committed to advancing open access scholarly communication across science, technology, medicine, and social sciences. All manuscripts undergo editorial screening followed by single-blind peer review conducted by subject experts.

Authors may be requested to revise manuscripts based on reviewer recommendations before a final publication decision is made.

Editorial Policies Overview

COPE

Committee on Publication Ethics

ICMJE

International Committee of Medical Journal Editors

STM

International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers

WAME

World Association of Medical Editors

Journal Policy Notice

Editorial policies may vary among journals published by Techno Sky Publications. Authors should carefully review the requirements of the selected journal before manuscript submission.

Reference Formatting

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as EndNote or equivalent tools to ensure citation accuracy and consistency.

Corrections and Retractions

Corrections

Techno Sky Publications aims to publish articles in their final and accurate form. Authors are provided with an opportunity to review proofs before publication.

  • Author Correction: Issued when author-generated errors affect accuracy or integrity.
  • Publisher Correction: Issued when errors originate during production or publication.

Retractions

Retractions are issued when published work contains serious errors, ethical violations, unreliable findings, plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, or false authorship claims.

Retracted articles remain accessible and are clearly marked to preserve transparency in the scholarly record.

Appeals and Complaints

Techno Sky Publications maintains a structured process for handling appeals, complaints, editorial concerns, and publication ethics issues.

Matters are reviewed fairly and transparently in accordance with established ethical guidelines and editorial procedures.

Contact Editorial Office

Editorial Peer Review

Single-Blind Peer Review Model

Techno Sky Publications follows a single-blind peer-review system where reviewers know author identities while reviewer identities remain confidential.

Initial Screening

01

Formatting and journal compliance check.

02

Ethical policy assessment.

03

Scope and subject relevance evaluation.

04

Scientific soundness verification.

Editorial Decisions

Accept

Publication approved after successful review.

Minor Revisions

Small modifications required before acceptance.

Major Revisions

Substantial revisions required for reconsideration.

Reject

Manuscript does not satisfy publication requirements.

Author Revisions

Authors should address reviewer comments carefully and submit a detailed point-by-point response explaining all revisions.

Manuscript Transfer

Rejected manuscripts may be transferred to another journal within the publisher's portfolio with author consent.

Publication Ethics

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools such as iThenticate to verify originality. The editorial team adopts a zero-tolerance approach toward ethical misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and improper authorship practices.

Techno Sky Publications maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and unethical authorship practices.

Plagiarism and Redundant Publication

Plagiarism, duplicate submission, redundant publication, self-plagiarism, and salami publication are strictly prohibited.

Plagiarism involves the use of text, ideas, images, or data from other sources without proper acknowledgment, including reuse of one’s own previously published work without citation. Such practices are strictly prohibited. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be rejected or, if already published, retracted.

Duplicate submission or publication refers to submitting the same or substantially similar work to more than one journal. Redundant publication, sometimes called “salami slicing,” involves dividing a single study into multiple smaller publications. All such cases are handled in accordance with established ethical guidelines, and appropriate actions are taken to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Fabrication, Falsification, and Image Manipulation

Data Fabrication

Data fabrication refers to the deliberate creation of false data or research findings that were never actually obtained through legitimate scientific investigation.

Data Falsification

Data falsification involves the intentional alteration, omission, or manipulation of research materials, procedures, or results in a manner that misrepresents the actual findings.

Image Manipulation

Inappropriate modification of figures, images, or visual data that changes scientific interpretation or creates misleading conclusions is considered serious research misconduct.

Consequences of Misconduct

Manuscripts or published articles found to contain fabricated, falsified, or manipulated data may be rejected, retracted, corrected, or subjected to additional sanctions.

All investigations are conducted in accordance with recognized publication ethics standards and COPE recommendations.

Artificial Intelligence Policy

Techno Sky Publications recognizes the growing influence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), including ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs), in scholarly publishing.

This policy is based on recommendations issued by the STM Association and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure transparency, accountability, and academic integrity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Manuscript Preparation

  • AI-assisted content creation must be disclosed during submission.
  • Details of AI usage should be included in the Materials and Methods section.
  • The AI tool name and version should be acknowledged appropriately.
  • Language editing only (grammar, spelling, formatting) generally does not require disclosure.
  • Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all submitted content.
  • AI tools must not be cited as scholarly references.

Authorship and AI

Artificial intelligence systems, including large language models, do not satisfy authorship criteria and must not be listed as authors on submitted manuscripts.

Use of AI in Peer Review

  • AI tools must not be used to generate review reports.
  • Reviewers must not upload manuscript content to AI platforms.
  • Confidentiality and data protection obligations remain mandatory.
  • Limited language assistance may be acceptable if properly disclosed.

Use of AI in Editorial Decisions

Editors, Associate Editors, Guest Editors, and Editorial Board Members must not use AI systems in manuscript evaluation, editorial assessment, or publication decision-making.

Uploading confidential manuscript content to AI systems is strictly prohibited and constitutes a breach of publication ethics.

Citation Policy

All manuscripts must include accurate, relevant, and properly attributed citations that support the scientific claims made within the work.

Excessive self-citation, citation cartels, coordinated citation practices, and unnecessary references intended to manipulate metrics are considered unethical.

Citation Best Practices

  • Cite all information derived from external sources.
  • Prefer original research articles whenever possible.
  • Ensure references directly support the associated claims.
  • Avoid citing works that have not been personally reviewed.
  • Do not preferentially cite personal or affiliated publications.
  • Avoid promotional, advertising, or irrelevant citations.

Citation Manipulation

Citation manipulation may result in manuscript rejection and, in serious cases, notification of the authors' affiliated institutions.

Authors are encouraged to report inappropriate citation requests made during the peer-review or editorial process.

Copyright and Licensing

To facilitate the publication and dissemination of scholarly work, authors must agree to the journal’s publishing terms upon acceptance. Depending on the publication model, copyright may be transferred to the publisher or retained by the author under an open access license.

Author Commitments

  • All co-authors have approved the submission.
  • The work is original and not under review elsewhere.
  • Required permissions for third-party content have been obtained.
  • The manuscript contains no unlawful or infringing material.
  • All conflicts of interest have been disclosed.

Subscription Articles

For subscription-based publications, authors transfer copyright or grant an exclusive publishing license to the publisher, enabling worldwide reproduction, distribution, and archiving of the work.

Open Access Articles

For open access publications, authors retain copyright while granting the publisher a non-exclusive right to publish and identify itself as the original publisher.

Author Rights for Subscription Articles

  • Use the article in theses and dissertations.
  • Include the work in future books or publications.
  • Reuse figures, tables, and excerpts in future research.
  • Share translations for non-commercial academic collaboration.

Preprints

Authors may share preprint versions of their manuscripts on public repositories and scholarly platforms at any time.

Accepted Manuscripts

Accepted manuscripts may be publicly shared after any applicable embargo period and should include a link to the final published version.

Published Version

Final published articles may be shared privately for teaching, research collaboration, and presentations. Commercial redistribution requires publisher permission.

Institutional and Employer Rights

Educational institutions and employers may use published articles for teaching, coursework, internal training, academic reporting, and research-related activities, provided proper attribution is maintained.

Creative Commons License (CC BY)

Open access articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License.

  • Read, download, and share content freely.
  • Adapt and reuse material for any purpose.
  • Commercial and non-commercial reuse permitted.
  • Appropriate credit to original authors is required.
  • Any modifications must be clearly identified.

Authors retain copyright while granting the publisher a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive publishing right.

Copyright Ownership Categories

Author-Owned Copyright

In most cases, authors initially own copyright and transfer publishing rights through the publishing agreement.

Employer-Owned Copyright

Where research is conducted within employment duties, copyright may belong to the employer and must be authorized by an appropriate representative.

Government-Related Works

  • US Government works may be public domain.
  • US Government contractors may require special licensing.
  • Crown Copyright remains with the government authority.

IGOs and NGOs

Authors affiliated with Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) or NGOs may be subject to specific copyright and licensing arrangements that should be confirmed with the editorial office.

Multiple Ownership

When co-authors fall under different ownership categories, each party must complete the appropriate publishing agreement. Depending on the ownership structure, multiple authorizations may be required before publication can proceed.

Supplemental Materials and Research Data

Authors retain ownership of supplementary materials and research data submitted alongside their manuscripts.

By submitting such materials, authors grant the publisher a non-exclusive right to use, distribute, adapt, archive, and make them accessible through various platforms and formats.

Where research data are publicly deposited, authors remain responsible for selecting and applying appropriate repository licenses.

Reversion of Rights

If a manuscript is accepted but subsequently withdrawn or rejected before final publication, all rights previously granted to the publisher automatically revert to the authors.

Revisions and Addenda

Any modification to a publishing agreement must be made in writing and formally approved by both the publisher and the corresponding author.

The final approved agreement supersedes any previous arrangements relating to the manuscript.

Author Declarations, Ethics, and Compliance

Authors must ensure that all research complies with applicable ethical standards, legal requirements, and institutional regulations.

Research Ethics

Studies involving humans, animals, biological materials, or sensitive data must include relevant ethical approval details and compliance statements.

Human Subjects

Research involving human participants must include evidence of ethics committee approval and informed consent where applicable.

Animal Research

Authors must confirm adherence to accepted animal welfare standards and demonstrate efforts to minimize discomfort or harm.

Cell Line Research

The source and origin of cell lines must be disclosed. New or unpublished cell lines require appropriate ethical approvals where necessary.

Plant Research

Studies involving plant materials must comply with biodiversity, conservation, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Informed Consent

Identifiable personal information, photographs, or participant data may only be published after obtaining informed consent from participants or their legal representatives.

Reporting Standards

Authors are encouraged to follow internationally recognized reporting guidelines appropriate to their study design.

CONSORT

Randomized Clinical Trials

STROBE

Observational Studies

PRISMA

Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses

CARE

Case Reports

SRQR

Qualitative Research

STARD

Diagnostic Accuracy Studies

SQUIRE

Quality Improvement Studies

CHEERS

Economic Evaluations

ARRIVE

Animal Research

SPIRIT

Study Protocols

AGREE

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Crossmark Policy

All published articles receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and remain permanently accessible as part of the scholarly record.

Updates, corrections, retractions, and other publication changes are recorded through a versioning system to ensure transparency and accountability.

Through participation in the Crossmark initiative, readers can verify the current status of an article and access its publication history, including corrections, updates, and related notices.

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