DAPresses Author Guidelines

1. Introduction

These guidelines ensure clarity, consistency, ethical integrity, quality assurance, and accessibility across journals hosted by DAPresses.

Authors should read and follow them before submission to reduce delays during editorial checks and peer review.

2. Scope of Submissions

DAPresses accepts a wide range of scholarly outputs, including:

• Original research articles
• Review articles
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
• Case studies where discipline appropriate
• Short communications and brief reports
• Conceptual, theoretical, and perspective papers
• Policy papers
• Data papers
• Technical notes and methodological articles
• Book reviews where journal-specific

Interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary contributions are strongly encouraged. For books, monographs, theses, or proceedings, contact info@dialogicsl.com.

3. Open Access Policy

• Articles are made freely accessible to readers worldwide
• No paywalls, subscriptions, or login requirements for access
• Creative Commons licensing or journal-specific licensing applies
• Authors retain copyright

4. Manuscript Preparation

Authors may use journal templates where provided and should pay close attention to general presentation standards.

• English language manuscript preparation
• Microsoft Word (.docx) preferred, with LaTeX accepted where relevant
• A4 paper size
• 10 pt Arial unless a journal states otherwise
• 1.5 line spacing
• One-inch margins on all sides
• Continuous page numbering

5. Manuscript Structure

Title page

• Concise, informative title
• Author full names and affiliations
• ORCID identifiers where available
• Corresponding author email
• Acknowledgements, funding, and conflict-of-interest information

Abstract and keywords

• 150 to 300 words depending on article type
• Structured or unstructured format depending on journal expectations
• Five to seven keywords representing core disciplinary and cross-disciplinary concepts

Main text and references

• IMRaD structure is recommended where appropriate
• Alternative structures are acceptable for conceptual or humanities-led work
• STEM titles generally use IEEE and arts or humanities titles use APA
• Reference management tools are encouraged

6. Figures, Tables, and Supplementary Material

• High-resolution figures, generally 300 dpi or above
• Editable tables rather than image-based tables
• Clear captions and correct in-text citations for all figures and tables
• Supplementary files may include datasets, multimedia, appendices, extended methods, or code

7. Ethical Considerations

• Appropriate ethics approval for human or animal research
• Informed consent and privacy safeguards where relevant
• No plagiarism, duplicate submission, fabricated data, or undisclosed conflicts
• Compliance with COPE-style publication ethics expectations

Authors are responsible for disclosing financial, institutional, or personal conflicts that may affect interpretation of the work.

8. AI Use, Data Availability, and Peer Review

Authors remain responsible for all scientific claims, interpretations, citations, and data, even where AI tools are used for limited support.

• AI-assisted work must be disclosed and verified carefully
• Data availability statements should be provided where relevant
• DAPresses uses peer review to assess originality, rigor, clarity, and contribution to knowledge

9. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

• Desk review and peer review are free of charge
• Feedback is provided to support manuscript and research improvement
• APCs become payable only after acceptance for publication
• DSTEM and DSJ currently operate with a 50% APC discount until 31st December 2026
• Financially constrained authors may explore DORIF discounts, waivers, and APC self-assessment support

10. Post-Acceptance Workflow

1. Copyediting
2. Typesetting and layout preparation
3. Author proof review
4. Final publication
5. Indexing and archiving
6. Promotion and discoverability support

11. How to Submit

• Create an account and prepare the manuscript using the relevant journal guidance
• Upload the manuscript and required supporting materials through the submission system
• Track progress through editorial checks, peer review, and publication
• Respond promptly to editorial communication

12. Pre-Submission Checklist

1. Confirm the manuscript is complete, original, and within scope
2. Check formatting, references, and language quality
3. Ensure title-page metadata and author details are complete
4. Verify abstract, keywords, and supporting files are ready
5. Confirm ethical approvals, permissions, and disclosures are in place
6. Add data availability and AI-use disclosures where relevant
7. Make sure all files and required declarations are ready before upload

13. Manuscript Editing Policy

DAPresses expects manuscripts to be submitted in clear, professional English and supports clarity, readability, and linguistic accuracy across the publication process.

• Professional editing support is permitted
• Severe language issues may delay review or require revision before review continues
• Peer reviewers comment on clarity but do not perform line-by-line editing
• Post-acceptance copyediting may address grammar, clarity, formatting, and inclusive language
• Final proofs are for minor corrections rather than substantial rewriting