Information

Welcome to the Information section of BJ Scientific Open Learning (BJSOL). Below you will find all essential information about our publishing framework, including our peer-reviewed publishing policies, ethical principles, licensing terms, submission instructions, reviewer guidelines, publishing charges, and collaboration opportunities.

Our commitment is to provide a transparent, ethical, and high-quality publishing environment for authors, editors, and researchers across the globe.

Publishing Policies

All journals published by BJSOL are fully peer-reviewed and committed to academic excellence. We uphold international editorial standards and offer a rigorous, fair, and timely review process.

Editorial and Peer Review Process

Every manuscript undergoes double-blind peer review. Submissions are first checked for relevance, formatting, plagiarism, and ethical compliance. Selected reviewers provide objective evaluations based on scientific merit, methodology, clarity, and originality.

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Reviewer Selection

Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise, publication track record, and ability to provide critical feedback within the specified timeline.

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Editorial Decision

Editors base their decision on reviewer reports and manuscript quality, with outcomes including
Accept
Minor revision
Major revision
Reject In case of conflicting reviews, additional input may be sought.

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Corrections and Retractions

BJSOL follows strict procedures for issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when required, in accordance with COPE guidelines.

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Permissions and Rights

Authors must obtain permission for third-party materials and ensure legal compliance in all content.

05 Ethical Guidelines

BJSOL is fully aligned with the ethical standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations.

We expect integrity, transparency, and fairness from all contributors.

Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors transfer exclusive publishing rights to BJSOL for purposes of publication and commercial use.
Authors retain moral rights as creators of the work.
Most articles and books are published under Creative Commons licenses, allowing wide reuse with proper attribution.
BJSOL retains all commercial rights for distribution, sales, and archiving.

Instructions for Authors

To ensure a smooth submission and review process, authors must:

Instructions for Reviewers

Reviewers at BJSOL are expected to

Conduct unbiased, confidential, and timely evaluations.
Base feedback on scientific merit, clarity, and relevance.
Use respectful and constructive language.
Disclose conflicts of interest and avoid reviewing when impartiality is compromised.
Maintain confidentiality and avoid using unpublished data for personal gain.
Avoid the use of AI-generated reviews unless approved and disclosed.

Book Publishing Charges

BJSOL offers non-royalty, one-time fee-based book publishing for authors. The package includes

Book Publishing Charges

Cover design

ISBN and DOI registration

Digital and print distribution

Marketing and indexing support

Article Processing Charges (APC)

To maintain our open-access model, an Article Processing Charge is required. This fee supports:

Conference Collaboration Opportunities

BJSOL actively partners with academic conferences to publish selected papers or full proceedings.

Publishing Options

We offer publication in

Editorial Support

We assist conference organisers with peer review coordination, formatting, and post-conference editorial handling.

Customised Packages

Flexible models are available depending on the size, scope, and goals of the event.

Global Visibility

All published conference papers receive DOIs, are listed online, and are eligible for indexing under BJSOL’s platforms.