Publication Policies
Academic Central applies consistent publication and research integrity standards across its journals.
Publication Ethics
Authors, editors and reviewers are expected to follow recognised standards of research integrity, transparency, authorship responsibility and ethical scholarly conduct.
Open Access Policy
Academic Central supports broad scholarly access to published research and clear communication of publication rights and access conditions.
Copyright Policy
Authors must hold the necessary rights to submitted material and complete the required copyright and author declaration documentation.
Plagiarism Policy
Submitted manuscripts may be screened for similarity. Plagiarism, duplicate publication and inappropriate text reuse may result in editorial rejection or further action.
Artificial Intelligence Policy
Use of generative artificial intelligence tools should be transparent where relevant. Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality and integrity of submitted work.
Privacy Policy
Personal information supplied through registration, submission and editorial processes is used for scholarly publishing operations and platform administration.
Complaints & Appeals
Authors may contact the editorial office regarding procedural concerns, complaints or appeals relating to editorial handling.