For Authors
Research Floor welcomes researchers, academicians, scientists, scholars, and professionals to submit their original research and scholarly contributions to its journals. We are committed to supporting the dissemination of high-quality academic research across diverse scientific, technological, social science, and interdisciplinary fields. Our publishing process aims to provide authors with a transparent submission experience, rigorous editorial assessment, constructive peer review, and timely communication throughout the publication process. Authors are encouraged to carefully review the relevant journal policies and submission requirements before preparing and submitting their manuscripts.
Please note: Editorial evaluation, peer review, and publication decisions are independent of payment arrangements. Payment of an APC does not guarantee acceptance.
Author Guidelines
Authors intending to submit manuscripts to Research Floor journals should carefully follow the Instructions for Authors provided on the respective journal websites. These guidelines describe the accepted manuscript categories, article structure, formatting requirements, abstract preparation, keywords, references, tables, figures, supplementary materials, and other technical specifications. Manuscripts should be written clearly and accurately, with appropriate scientific terminology and a logical presentation of the research objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions. Authors must ensure that their submissions are original, have not been published previously in a substantially similar form, and are not under consideration by another journal, except where an explicitly permitted exception applies. All listed authors must have made an appropriate contribution to the work and approved the final version submitted for publication.
Editorial and Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to Research Floor journals undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their suitability for the journal's aims and scope, compliance with submission requirements, originality, and general scholarly quality. Submissions that satisfy the initial requirements may be assigned to an Academic Editor for further evaluation and consideration for external peer review. Suitable manuscripts are assessed by independent experts with relevant subject knowledge, who evaluate their originality, scientific validity, methodology, significance, interpretation, and presentation. Based on the reviewers' reports and the Academic Editor's assessment, manuscripts may be accepted, returned for minor or major revision, or rejected. The editorial process is designed to maintain academic standards, editorial independence, and fairness in the evaluation of every submission.
For the full workflow, see our [Peer Review Policy](/peer-review-policy).
Submit a Manuscript
Research Floor encourages authors to submit their manuscripts through the designated online submission system of the relevant journal. Before beginning the submission process, authors should ensure that the manuscript has been prepared according to the journal's guidelines and that all necessary supporting documents are available. The corresponding author is responsible for providing accurate manuscript information, author names and affiliations, contact details, declarations of competing interests, funding information, ethical approval statements, and other required details. Authors should also ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the submitted manuscript. Submission of a manuscript indicates that the authors agree to the journal's applicable editorial policies and publication requirements.
Article Processing Charges
Research Floor aims to maintain transparency in all publication-related financial arrangements. Any applicable Article Processing Charges (APCs), submission fees, or other publication-related costs are communicated on the individual journal websites. Where APCs apply, the relevant journal provides information regarding the applicable amount, payment procedure, and stage at which payment is required. Any available discounts, waivers, or institutional arrangements are also communicated according to the journal's policy. Editorial evaluation, peer review, and publication decisions are independent of payment arrangements. Payment of an APC does not guarantee acceptance, and all manuscripts are evaluated according to their academic quality, originality, relevance, and compliance with publication ethics.
Submission Preparation Checklist
Before submitting a manuscript, authors should verify that the submission is complete and complies with the requirements of the selected journal. The manuscript should fall within the journal's scope, follow the prescribed formatting and referencing style, and include all essential sections and supporting materials. Authors should confirm that the title, abstract, keywords, author names, affiliations, and corresponding author details are accurate. All figures, tables, supplementary files, and references should be properly prepared and cited. Relevant declarations concerning authorship, competing interests, funding, research ethics, informed consent, and data availability should be included wherever applicable. Authors should also ensure that the manuscript has been checked for originality and that all co-authors have approved its submission.
Copyright and Licensing
Research Floor recognizes the importance of protecting authors' intellectual contributions while promoting the responsible dissemination and reuse of scholarly work. Copyright ownership, publication rights, and licensing arrangements are governed by the applicable policies of each journal. Authors should review the relevant copyright and licensing information before submission and ensure that they have obtained permission to reproduce any previously published material, including figures, tables, photographs, or substantial portions of copyrighted text. The applicable licence and the rights available to authors and readers will be clearly stated by the respective journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all third-party material included in their manuscripts is properly acknowledged and used with the necessary authorization.
See also our [Copyright Policy](/copyright-policy) and [Open Access Policy](/open-access-policy).
Publication Ethics and Author Responsibilities
Research Floor expects all authors to maintain high standards of academic integrity and responsible research conduct. Manuscripts must present original work accurately and must not contain fabricated, falsified, plagiarized, or misleading information. Authors are responsible for ensuring appropriate authorship attribution, obtaining the necessary ethical approvals, securing informed consent where applicable, disclosing relevant competing interests and funding sources, and reporting research methods and findings transparently. Duplicate submissions, inappropriate image manipulation, citation manipulation, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and other practices that compromise research integrity are not acceptable. Authors should also disclose the use of artificial intelligence or AI-assisted technologies in accordance with the relevant journal policy. All authors share responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of the work they submit for publication.
Data Availability and Supplementary Materials
Research Floor encourages transparent research practices and responsible sharing of the data and materials supporting published findings. Authors should provide a Data Availability Statement indicating whether the data supporting their study are available publicly, included within the article or supplementary files, or accessible through an appropriate repository. Where data cannot be shared because of privacy, confidentiality, legal, ethical, or intellectual property restrictions, the reasons should be clearly explained. Authors may submit supplementary materials such as datasets, additional figures, tables, experimental protocols, questionnaires, videos, or other relevant supporting information, provided that these materials are directly related to the manuscript and comply with the journal's submission requirements.
Manuscript Templates and Formatting
To assist authors in preparing manuscripts, individual Research Floor journals may provide downloadable manuscript templates, reference guidelines, and formatting instructions. Authors are encouraged to use the relevant template where available and follow the prescribed requirements for manuscript organization, headings, citations, tables, figures, units, abbreviations, and references. The use of an appropriate manuscript format helps facilitate the initial editorial assessment and subsequent production process. Authors should consult the selected journal's website for the latest templates and technical specifications before submission.
After Acceptance and Publication
Following final acceptance, manuscripts proceed to the production stage, which may include copyediting, typesetting, formatting, and preparation of the publication proofs. Authors or the corresponding author may be asked to review the proofs and identify any typographical, formatting, or factual errors before the article is published. Corrections should be communicated within the timeframe specified by the editorial office. Once published, the article will be assigned the relevant publication information, including a DOI where applicable. Authors are encouraged to share their published work through appropriate academic, institutional, and professional channels in accordance with the journal's copyright and licensing policies. Any subsequent concerns relating to the accuracy or integrity of a published article will be handled under the publisher's correction, expression of concern, and retraction procedures.
Appeals, Complaints, and Manuscript Withdrawal
Research Floor provides authors with an opportunity to raise concerns regarding editorial decisions, peer-review procedures, or other aspects of the publication process. Authors who believe that an editorial decision involved a significant factual misunderstanding, procedural irregularity, or potential conflict of interest may submit a reasoned appeal to the editorial office of the relevant journal. Appeals should include the manuscript identification details, the decision being challenged, and a clear explanation supported by relevant information. Authors wishing to withdraw a manuscript must submit a formal request to the editorial office and obtain confirmation of withdrawal before submitting the same work elsewhere. Complaints concerning editorial conduct or publication ethics will be assessed fairly and in accordance with the publisher's relevant policies and recognized publication ethics guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Floor aims to provide authors with clear information throughout the manuscript submission and publication process. Authors who have questions about journal selection, manuscript preparation, submission requirements, editorial decisions, peer-review progress, revision requests, publication charges, copyright, or post-publication procedures are encouraged to consult the relevant journal website or contact its editorial office. For manuscript-related enquiries, authors should provide the manuscript title, submission reference number, journal name, and corresponding author details to help the editorial team identify and address the enquiry efficiently.
Contact the Editorial Office
Authors may contact the editorial office of the respective journal for assistance with submission-related enquiries, publication procedures, editorial decisions, or other matters concerning their manuscripts.