Acadlore Publication Services: We offer superior services to our authors, reviewers, editors, librarians, publishers, societies, and conference organizers.
I. Introduction
Acadlore is a global open access academic publisher dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship and scientific exchange. We serve a wide range of research fields—from engineering and sustainability to management, technology, and innovation. Our editorial processes are supported by a global community of scholars, professionally trained editors, and a commitment to ethical publishing practices in accordance with COPE guidelines.
All articles published in Acadlore journals are freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, ensuring they can be accessed, reused, and cited without restriction—provided proper credit is given. Depending on the journal, publication may be either APC-based or APC-free, but in all cases:
Editorial decisions are made solely on the basis of academic merit and research integrity, and are never influenced by author fees or funding status.
This commitment allows us to foster an equitable and transparent knowledge ecosystem where high-quality research is accessible to all, regardless of geography or institutional affiliation.
II. Editorial Process and Peer Review
All submissions to Acadlore journals undergo double-blind peer review, in which authors and reviewers remain anonymous to one another. Each manuscript is assessed by at least two independent reviewers with demonstrated subject expertise and no conflict of interest. A robust editorial screening process precedes peer review to ensure quality, integrity, and relevance.
Upon submission, a Handling or Assistant Editor performs a comprehensive technical and ethical pre-check, including:
- Plagiarism and AI-generated content detection;
- Scope alignment and novelty assessment;
- Formatting and readability verification;
- Review of authorship declarations and ethics disclosures.
In most cases, manuscripts must undergo one or more rounds of revision prior to acceptance. Direct acceptance is extremely rare and reserved for exceptional cases.
Full Workflow Access
To view the complete editorial workflow, including reviewer responsibilities and decision-making hierarchies, please visit our dedicated page:
This page includes:
- Editorial and Publishing Workflow (visual decision and production flowchart)
- Peer Review and Post-Acceptance Flowchart
- Step-by-Step Explanation of each stage from submission to publication
III. Editorial Roles and Responsibilities
1. Editor-in-Chief (EIC)
The Editor-in-Chief is the academic steward of the journal. While not responsible for all final decisions, the EIC plays a central role in overseeing high-impact, disputed, or ethically sensitive submissions, and in guiding the journal’s strategic direction.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee editorial policy, scientific quality, and review integrity;
- Make final decisions on complex, high-profile, or contested manuscripts;
- Approve special issues and supervise their academic quality;
- Recruit and maintain an engaged editorial board;
- Uphold publishing ethics and disciplinary standards.
2. Associate Editors (AE)
Associate Editors coordinate the peer review and editorial decision-making process for manuscripts assigned to them. They are the primary academic contact for assigned submissions.
Responsibilities:
- Select and invite appropriate reviewers;
- Evaluate reviewer feedback and assess academic rigor;
- Make final decisions on routine submissions (subject to journal policies);
- Escalate exceptional cases to the EIC when appropriate;
- Assist in special issue management and journal promotion.
Note: If an AE submits a manuscript, it is handled independently by another editor to avoid any conflict of interest.
3. Editorial Board Members (EBM)
Editorial Board Members provide subject-matter expertise and actively participate in manuscript assessment and editorial decision-making. Their involvement helps ensure the diversity and academic breadth of the journal.
Responsibilities:
- Perform initial evaluations of submissions within their field;
- Recommend reviewers and provide feedback to AEs or the EIC;
- Make editorial decisions on standard manuscripts, depending on the journal's policy;
- Suggest topics for special issues and invite contributions;
- Represent the journal at academic conferences and events.
4. Guest Editors (for Special Issues)
Guest Editors are responsible for curating and managing special issues, typically focused on a defined topic of emerging relevance. They are invited based on subject expertise and professional standing.
Responsibilities:
- Propose the special issue title, scope, and topic keywords;
- Coordinate the peer review process in compliance with journal policies;
- Submit editorial recommendations to the AE, EBM, or EIC (depending on manuscript complexity);
- Promote the special issue and invite submissions from international contributors.
Important Notes:
- Guest Editors must not manage manuscripts on which they are listed as authors or where they have a conflict of interest;
- Guest Editor-authored submissions must not exceed 25% of the final published special issue;
- All submissions are subject to standard double-blind peer review.
5. Advisory Committee Members (Publisher-Level Only)
Advisory Committee Members operate at the publisher level and do not serve on individual journal boards. They are senior scholars invited for their leadership, disciplinary breadth, and ability to shape strategic directions across Acadlore.
Responsibilities:
- Advise the publisher on academic policy, research ethics, and governance;
- Recommend new journal initiatives or expansion areas;
- Support global visibility, indexing, and reputation-building;
- Serve as advisors in cases involving ethical appeals or procedural disputes (upon request).
6. Editorial Ethics and Best Practices
Acadlore adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) standards and follows internationally recognized best practices in journal publishing. Editors are expected to uphold the following:
- Confidentiality: Manuscripts, reviewer identities, and editorial deliberations must remain confidential.
- Editorial independence: Editors are free to make unbiased decisions without external interference.
- Citation integrity: Editors and reviewers may not require citations to their own work or the journal unless directly relevant.
- Conflict of interest: Editors must declare any conflicts and recuse themselves where appropriate.
- AI policy: Authors must disclose any use of AI tools in content generation or data analysis. AI tools cannot be credited as authors.
Appeals and complaints are handled through a structured process led by the EIC and publisher, with reference to COPE’s flowcharts.
IV. Contact
To propose a new open-access journal, transfer an existing title, initiate a special issue, or explore partnership opportunities, please contact:info@acadlore.com
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