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Guidelines, ethical standards, terms, and policies governing ScriptHive Publication services, journals, subscriptions, and publishing practices.

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1. Privacy Policy

ScriptHive Publication respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, subscribers, institutions, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect user information associated with our publishing and academic services.

Information We Collect
  • Author & reviewer details
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Manuscript & submission data
  • Payment & transaction info
Use of Information
  • Manuscript processing
  • Peer review management
  • DOI & ISSN services
  • Author communication

Data Protection & Third-Party Services

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect user information. We may use third-party services such as payment gateways, DOI agencies, and hosting providers who process limited data necessary for operational purposes. Users may request access, correction, or deletion of personal data at any time.

2. Refund & Cancellation Policy

APC or publication-related charges are generally non-refundable once editorial or peer review processing has commenced.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Refund requests may only be considered under exceptional circumstances at the sole discretion of ScriptHive Publication. Publication charges remain non-refundable even if a manuscript is rejected after editorial evaluation.

Subscription Cancellation

Subscription services may be cancelled before renewal. No partial refund shall be provided for unused subscription periods.

Duplicate Payments

Verified duplicate transactions shall be immediately refunded after our internal verification process.

3. Publication Ethics Policy

ScriptHive Publication is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and academic integrity in all scholarly publishing activities.

Authors
  • Submit authentic work
  • Acknowledge references
  • Avoid duplicate submission
  • Disclose conflicts
Reviewers
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Provide unbiased reviews
  • Declare conflicts
  • Do not misuse data
Editors
  • Fair editorial decisions
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Prevent unethical practices
  • Take corrective actions

4. Peer Review Policy

All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous editorial evaluation and a double-blind peer review prior to publication to ensure quality and validity.

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Double-Blind
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Reviewer
Recommendations
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Final
Decision

Decision Outcomes

Accept Minor Revision Major Revision Reject

5. Open Access Policy

ScriptHive Publication supports the global dissemination of academic knowledge through open-access publishing practices wherever applicable.

Reader Rights
  • Free access to published content
  • Read and download articles anytime
  • Share and cite research for academic purposes
Restrictions

Commercial reuse, distribution, or reproduction without prior written permission from ScriptHive Publication is strictly prohibited unless otherwise stated under a specific Creative Commons license.

7. Plagiarism Policy

Strict Anti-Plagiarism Standards: Similarity Index must remain below 15%.

ScriptHive Publication maintains strict anti-plagiarism standards to preserve academic integrity. Submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using premium checking tools prior to editorial review.

Consequences of Misconduct

  • Immediate rejection of manuscript.
  • Retraction of the article if already published.
  • Restriction or ban on future submissions by the authors.
  • Notification to affiliated institutions or funding bodies if deemed necessary.

8. Retraction & Correction Policy

To maintain the integrity of the scholarly record, published articles may be corrected or retracted in specific cases.

Conditions for Retraction
  • Major scientific or factual errors
  • Ethical misconduct or plagiarism
  • Fabricated or manipulated data
  • Duplicate publication
Correction Notices

Retraction or correction notices shall remain permanently linked to the original scholarly publication record to ensure transparency for future researchers.

9. Shipping & Delivery Policy

This policy applies to printed journals, hard copy certificates, author copies, and other physical publication materials.

Delivery Timeline

Orders are generally processed and dispatched within 7–21 working days depending on printing schedules and the delivery location.

Delivery Delays

Delivery timelines may vary due to courier delays, international customs procedures, or unforeseen logistical issues beyond our control.

10. Disclaimer Policy

The opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in published articles are solely those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of ScriptHive Publication.

  • We do not guarantee the absolute completeness or accuracy of published content.
  • We shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of published materials.
  • We reserve the right to make editorial decisions regarding the publication, correction, or removal of content at any time.

11. Subscription Policy

Subscription services provided by ScriptHive Publication may include journal access, institutional subscriptions, email alerts, archive access, and library integration services.

Subscriptions are non-transferable, valid only for the subscribed period, and subject to standard renewal conditions.

12. Terms & Conditions

By using the website and services of ScriptHive Publication, users agree to the following terms:

  • Comply with all publication and ethical standards.
  • Use website services and APIs lawfully.
  • Avoid unauthorized reproduction, data scraping, or misuse of content.
  • Respect the intellectual property rights of authors and the publisher.

ScriptHive Publication reserves the right to modify these policies, suspend services, or restrict access where necessary without prior notice.

Need Clarification About Our Policies?

Contact ScriptHive Publication for assistance regarding publication ethics, submissions, subscriptions, or compliance policies. Our editorial desk is always ready to help.