Author Resource Guide
Xpertia Publishing
Version: 1.0
Updated: Jan 2026
1. Introduction
This guide summarizes the main resources, policies, and practical tools available to authors publishing in journals operated by Xpertia Publishing. It is designed to support authors from initial idea through submission, peer review, revision, and final publication.
2. Preparing Your Manuscript
2.1 Instructions for Authors
Authors must consult the specific journal's Instructions for Authors for: Aims and scope, Article types, Word limits, Reference styles, and Language requirements.
2.2 Templates & Tools
We provide: Word/LaTeX templates, Cover letter templates, Response checklists.
3. Ethical Responsibilities
Authors must follow all ethical policies including Originality, Proper authorship attribution, and Full disclosure of funding/COI.
Relevant policies include: Malpractice Statement, Authorship Policy, COI Policy, and Data Availability Policy.
4. Submission & Peer Review
4.1 Submission Steps
- Choose suitable journal
- Format manuscript
- Register in system
- Enter metadata
- Upload files
- Submit
4.2 Peer Review Process
- Initial screening
- Plagiarism check
- Reviewer assignment
- Reports collected
- Editorial decision
5. Legal & Licensing
Authors will sign an Author Publishing Agreement. For Open Access, authors must select an appropriate license (e.g., CC BY).
6. Data & Transparency
All research articles require a Data Availability Statement explaining where repository data can be found. Failure to comply may delay publication.
7. Revisions & Appeals
Authors must respond point-by-point to reviewers with professional tone and provide tracked changes.
8. Contact
For questions about submissions or ethics: author.support@xpertia.org
