Originality & Integrity
Confirm that the manuscript is original, properly cited, free from plagiarism and not under consideration elsewhere.
Author Declaration
Author Declaration and Submission Checklist
A professional readiness page for authors submitting manuscripts to journals, books, edited volumes, book chapters, conference proceedings and other scholarly publishing programs managed by UnivColl Publications.
Originality
No plagiarism or duplicate submission
Authorship
Approved by all listed authors
Ethics
Consent, approval and permissions
Metadata
Complete records for discoverability
Transparency
Clear declarations before review
Submission Readiness
A Responsible Author Checklist Before Manuscript Submission
This page helps authors review essential declarations, manuscript files, ethical information, authorship approval, funding disclosures, permissions, references and metadata before submitting a manuscript to UnivColl Publications.
A complete declaration does not guarantee acceptance. It supports responsible editorial screening, peer-review preparation, transparent communication and accurate publication records.
✓ COPE-aligned ethics awareness
✓ DOAJ-style transparency focus
✓ Crossref-ready metadata mindset
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Connecting University & College Research Worldwide
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Authorship Transparency
Ensure that every listed author has made a meaningful contribution and has approved the submitted version.
Ethics & Permissions
Provide approvals, consent, permissions and declarations where required by the nature of the research.
Metadata Readiness
Prepare clear title, abstract, keywords, references, affiliations, ORCID iDs, funding details and data statements.
Author Declaration Statements
Declarations Authors Should Confirm Before Submission
These statements support editorial transparency and help editors identify whether the manuscript is ethically and administratively ready for review.
Original Work Declaration
The submitted manuscript represents original scholarly work and all sources, quotations, data, figures, tables and third-party materials are properly acknowledged.
No Duplicate or Concurrent Submission
The manuscript has not been published before in the same form and is not currently under review by another journal, book, proceeding or publisher.
Authorship and Contribution
All listed authors have substantially contributed to the work, reviewed the manuscript and agreed to its submission to the selected journal or publication program.
Corresponding Author Responsibility
The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial office and for confirming that all co-authors have approved the final submission.
Conflict of Interest
Any financial, institutional, personal or professional relationship that may influence the work has been disclosed clearly, or a no-conflict statement has been provided.
Funding and Support
All funding sources, grant numbers, institutional support, sponsorship and role of funders have been declared accurately where applicable.
Ethical Approval and Consent
Research involving human participants, animals, sensitive data, clinical information or identifiable images includes the required approval and consent statements.
AI and Automated Tool Disclosure
Use of generative AI, language tools or automated assistance beyond routine grammar correction has been disclosed, and authors remain responsible for accuracy, integrity and references.
Data, Images and Research Materials
Data availability, image integrity, figure permissions, supplementary material and any restrictions on access have been stated honestly and transparently.
Copyright and Licensing Awareness
Authors understand the publication's copyright, licensing and open access terms before submission and have permission to reuse third-party materials.
Correction of Record
Authors agree to cooperate with editors if corrections, clarifications, expressions of concern, withdrawals or retractions become necessary.
Responsible Communication
Authors agree to communicate respectfully with the editorial office, reviewers and production team during screening, review, revision and publication.
Submission Checklist
Submit Manuscript
Check Every Essential Item Before Uploading Files
Authors should use this checklist before sending the manuscript to the editorial office or uploading it through an online submission form.
Manuscript Preparation
- Manuscript title is clear, concise and aligned with the journal scope.
- Abstract is complete and reflects objectives, methods, major findings and conclusion where applicable.
- Keywords are relevant, searchable and separated clearly.
- Main text is formatted according to the journal or publisher guidelines.
- Tables, figures and captions are numbered and cited in the text.
Author Information
- Full names of all authors are written correctly.
- Affiliations include department, institution, city, state and country where applicable.
- Corresponding author email address is active and checked regularly.
- ORCID iDs are included where available.
- Author order has been confirmed by all co-authors before submission.
Ethics and Transparency
- Originality, plagiarism and duplicate submission declarations are ready.
- Conflict of interest statement is included.
- Funding statement is included, even when there is no funding.
- Ethical approval, consent and permissions are attached where required.
- AI or automated tool use is disclosed where applicable.
References and Metadata
- References are complete, accurate and formatted consistently.
- DOIs or persistent links are included in references where available.
- All in-text citations have matching reference-list entries.
- Page range, article ID, funding details and supplementary files are ready where applicable.
- Spelling of journal title, author names and institutional names has been checked.
Supporting Files
Documents Authors May Need to Submit
Requirements may vary by journal, article type and subject area. Authors should provide the files requested by the relevant journal and editorial office.
| Document / File | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Main Manuscript File | Complete article text, references, tables and figures as required by the selected journal. |
| Title Page / Author Details | Author names, affiliations, corresponding author details, ORCID iDs and contribution notes. |
| Author Declaration | Originality, authorship, conflict of interest, funding, ethical approval, consent and permissions. |
| Cover Letter | Brief statement explaining the manuscript, journal suitability and confirmation of responsible submission. |
| Ethical Approval / Consent Proof | Required for human participants, animals, clinical material, identifiable data or images. |
| Permission Files | Written permission for third-party figures, tables, long quotations, instruments or copyrighted materials. |
| Supplementary Material | Datasets, appendices, instruments, checklists, multimedia or additional evidence when relevant. |
| Similarity Report, if available | Optional support document if the journal or editor requests similarity screening evidence. |
Important:
Authors should not submit fabricated data, manipulated images, misleading references,
fake reviewer suggestions or incomplete declarations. Any concern identified before or
after publication may be examined by the editorial office according to publication ethics
and correction-of-record procedures.
Metadata Readiness
Better Metadata Helps Scholarly Visibility and Record Integrity
Complete manuscript information helps the editorial office prepare accurate article records, DOI metadata, indexing information, citation details and long-term digital discoverability after acceptance.
Metadata items to prepare
Submission Workflow
From Author Preparation to Publication Record
This checklist supports the submission journey but does not replace the specific instructions of each journal or publication program.
01
Choose the Correct Journal
Review aims, scope, article type, language, frequency, APC information and author instructions before submission.
02
Prepare Manuscript and Files
Format the manuscript, verify references, prepare author details, declarations and supporting documents.
03
Complete Author Declaration
Confirm originality, authorship approval, ethics, funding, conflicts, permissions, AI disclosure and data statements.
04
Submit for Editorial Screening
The editorial office may screen scope, completeness, ethics, metadata, formatting and basic publication readiness.
05
Peer Review and Revision
Eligible manuscripts may proceed to editorial evaluation, peer review, revision, decision and production workflow.
06
Publication Record
Accepted work is prepared for publication with article metadata, open access information and long-term scholarly visibility.
Author Policy Hub
Review Related Policies Before Submission
Authors should read the relevant journal instructions and publisher policies before submitting any manuscript. Transparent policy review reduces avoidable delays during editorial screening and peer review.
Author FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does completing this checklist guarantee acceptance?
No. The checklist helps authors prepare a complete and responsible submission. Editorial screening, peer review, revision and final decision remain separate academic processes.
Should all authors approve the manuscript before submission?
Yes. The corresponding author should confirm that all listed authors have reviewed and approved the submitted version and agree with the author order and declaration statements.
What should authors do if there is no conflict of interest or funding?
Authors should still include a clear statement, such as no conflict of interest declared or no funding received, according to the relevant journal format.
Should use of AI tools be disclosed?
Authors should disclose generative AI or automated assistance used beyond routine spelling, grammar or formatting support. Authors remain fully responsible for accuracy, originality, citations and integrity.
Can a manuscript be submitted to more than one journal at the same time?
No. Concurrent submission creates ethical and administrative problems. Authors should submit to only one journal or publisher program at a time unless a journal explicitly states otherwise.
Submission Checklist
Connected Author Journey for Author Declaration and Submission Checklist
Pre-submission checklist for declarations, metadata, originality, ethics and file readiness. Use the related author pages, publisher policies and official support routes below to move through the publication process with clarity, transparency and responsible scholarly practice.
Next Author Pages
Related Publisher Links
Responsible External Links
Open Accessreader visibility where applicable
Peer Revieweditorial and review workflow
Ethicsoriginality and declaration focus
Metadataauthor, DOI and record clarity