Author Policies

APC Waiver Policy

The APC Waiver Policy of Radiology – Open Journal is designed to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent authors from publishing their research. The policy allows authors from low-income countries or those with limited funding opportunities to apply for a waiver or discount of the Article Processing Charge (APC). To apply for an APC waiver, authors must submit a formal request that outlines their financial circumstances or provides evidence of limited institutional or funding support. The goal of this policy is to ensure equitable access to publishing opportunities for authors from all backgrounds while maintaining the open-access model of the journal. The policy is in line with the journal's commitment to promoting global collaboration and dissemination of knowledge in radiology and medical imaging. By waiving or reducing APCs for authors in need, the journal supports high-quality research without financial barriers and facilitates access to important findings in the field.

Sample Paper

The Sample Paper policy of Radiology – Open Journal provides a standardized template to guide authors in preparing and formatting their manuscripts according to the journal’s requirements. Authors are encouraged to use the sample paper as a reference for structuring their research articles, ensuring consistency and clarity in submission. The template includes guidelines on organizing the manuscript into appropriate sections such as the title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. It also includes formatting rules for references, figures, tables, and supplementary materials. By using the sample paper, authors can avoid common formatting errors and increase the chances of their manuscripts being accepted for peer review. The sample paper serves as a valuable tool for both novice and experienced authors, helping to streamline the submission process and ensuring that all necessary components are included. This policy helps maintain high editorial standards and enhances the overall quality of publications in the journal.

Human and Animal Rights Policy

The Human and Animal Rights Policy of Radiology – Open Journal ensures that all research involving human participants or animals is conducted in an ethically responsible manner. Authors are required to confirm that their studies have received approval from an institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee, and that they adhere to national and international ethical guidelines. For studies involving humans, authors must obtain informed consent from participants and ensure their privacy and confidentiality are protected. In cases of animal research, authors must demonstrate compliance with ethical standards for the care and use of animals, following the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement) to minimize harm. The journal upholds these ethical standards to ensure the protection of individuals and animals involved in radiological research, promoting integrity and transparency in the scientific process.

Digital Preservation

The Digital Preservation policy of Radiology – Open Journal aims to ensure the long-term availability of the journal's content. The journal collaborates with trusted digital preservation services to store and protect published articles in secure, redundant repositories. This ensures that articles remain accessible even if the primary platform becomes unavailable. The policy is designed to maintain the integrity and accessibility of research in radiology, making it possible for future generations of researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to access vital information. Digital preservation is a critical aspect of open-access publishing, and the journal is committed to providing continued access to its published articles, regardless of future technological changes. This policy guarantees the longevity of the journal’s content and its ongoing impact in the field of radiology.

Licensing Policy

The Licensing Policy of Radiology – Open Journal allows authors to retain copyright over their work while granting the journal a license to publish and distribute the research under an open-access model. The journal typically uses a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows others to freely distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors. This policy ensures that authors maintain control over their intellectual property while enabling wide dissemination of their research to the global scientific community. Open access through the Creative Commons license fosters collaboration, transparency, and accelerated discovery in the field of radiology.

Rights and Grants to the Author

The Rights and Grants to the Author policy of Radiology – Open Journal ensures that authors retain the copyright of their work after publication. While the journal is granted a license to publish and distribute the article under the open-access model, authors maintain the right to reuse their work in other contexts, such as in future publications or presentations. The policy also ensures that authors have the ability to grant others rights to use their research, as long as proper attribution is given. This ensures that authors' intellectual property rights are respected while enabling the broad distribution and reuse of their work, fostering collaboration and progress in the field of radiology.

Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent

The Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent policy of Radiology – Open Journal mandates that all studies involving human participants or patient data adhere to strict privacy and ethical guidelines. Authors must obtain informed consent from participants before including any identifiable information in their research. This consent must be documented and provided to the journal upon request. Additionally, any patient data included in the research must be anonymized to ensure the privacy of participants. The policy emphasizes the importance of transparency and ethical responsibility in medical research, particularly in sensitive fields like radiology, where personal health data may be involved. By enforcing these standards, the journal ensures that research meets ethical and legal requirements and protects the rights and confidentiality of patients.

Plagiarism Policy

The Plagiarism Policy of Radiology – Open Journal strictly prohibits the submission of plagiarized content. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original and that all sources are properly cited. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to screen submissions and identify instances of copied text, data, or images. If plagiarism is detected, the manuscript will be rejected, and the author will be notified. In cases of post-publication plagiarism detection, the journal may issue a retraction of the article. The policy is designed to uphold the integrity of the publication process and to maintain the journal’s credibility. The journal encourages authors to carefully check their work for proper citation and originality before submitting it.

Open Access Policy

The Open Access Policy of Radiology – Open Journal ensures that all published articles are freely accessible to anyone, anywhere, without paywalls or subscription fees. The journal follows an open-access publishing model, making research findings in radiology available to a global audience. This policy promotes the rapid dissemination of important medical and scientific information, fostering collaboration and accelerating advancements in the field. By adhering to this policy, the journal ensures that research is easily accessible to clinicians, researchers, students, and policymakers, regardless of their geographical location or institutional affiliation. The policy supports the journal’s commitment to transparency, innovation, and public access to high-quality radiological research.

Withdrawal Policy

The Withdrawal Policy of Radiology – Open Journal allows authors to withdraw their manuscript at any point before publication if they wish to make substantial revisions or have other valid reasons for withdrawal. If an article is already in the review process or has been accepted, the author must submit a formal request for withdrawal. The journal’s editorial team will assess the reasons for withdrawal and process the request accordingly. If an article is published and later withdrawn, the journal will issue a retraction notice. The policy is designed to give authors flexibility while maintaining transparency and integrity in the publication process.

Article Processing Charge

The Article Processing Charge (APC) policy of Radiology – Open Journal outlines the fee authors are required to pay for the publication of their articles in the journal. The APC covers the costs of editorial management, peer review, and online hosting of the published content. The APC ensures that the journal remains fully open-access, allowing free access to published research. Authors are informed of the APC before submitting their manuscripts. The policy also provides information on potential waivers or discounts for authors from low-income countries or those with financial constraints. By charging an APC, the journal sustains its operations while providing high-quality, accessible research to the global community.

Check List

The Check List policy of Radiology – Open Journal provides authors with a comprehensive guide to ensure that their manuscripts meet all submission requirements before they are submitted for review. The checklist includes items such as ensuring the manuscript is properly formatted, all necessary sections are included, references are correctly cited, and the necessary ethical approvals are provided. Authors must also confirm that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the submission. This policy ensures that submissions are complete and compliant with the journal’s standards, reducing the likelihood of delays during the review and publication process.

Data Sharing Policy

The Data Sharing Policy of Radiology – Open Journal encourages authors to share the underlying data from their research to promote transparency and reproducibility. Authors are encouraged to deposit their data in publicly accessible repositories, where possible, and to provide access to datasets that are crucial to the findings of the research. The policy ensures that the data shared is anonymized to protect patient privacy and complies with ethical guidelines. If data cannot be shared, authors must provide a clear justification. The policy supports the open-access principles of the journal and the global sharing of knowledge in radiology.

Author’s Agreement Form

The Author’s Agreement Form is a document that authors must complete when submitting their manuscript to Radiology – Open Journal. The form ensures that authors agree to the journal’s policies, including copyright, ethical guidelines, and data sharing. By signing the agreement, authors confirm that the work is original, that they have obtained necessary permissions, and that the research adheres to ethical standards. The agreement also confirms that authors understand their rights and responsibilities regarding publication and the handling of their manuscript. This form is a critical part of the submission process and ensures that all parties are aligned with the journal’s policies.

Copyright Policy

The Copyright Policy of Radiology – Open Journal ensures that authors retain ownership of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute it. Authors are allowed to retain full copyright over their research and may use it for subsequent publications, provided proper attribution is made. The journal adopts a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits others to reuse and distribute the work with proper citation. This policy supports open-access publishing, allowing research in radiology to be freely accessible and reusable by the global scientific community.

English Language Editing

The English Language Editing policy of Radiology – Open Journal ensures that manuscripts submitted to the journal are of high linguistic quality. Authors are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited if English is not their first language. The journal offers a list of recommended language editing services that authors can use. The policy aims to improve the clarity and readability of submitted articles, ensuring that the content is accessible to an international audience. Proper language editing enhances the quality of the publication and increases the chances of acceptance for peer review.

Complaints Policy

The Complaints Policy of Radiology – Open Journal provides a process for authors, reviewers, and readers to raise concerns or complaints related to the publication process. Complaints can be made regarding issues such as editorial decisions, reviewer conduct, or conflicts of interest. The journal’s editorial team is committed to investigating complaints thoroughly and taking appropriate action. This may include revising editorial practices or addressing misconduct. The policy ensures that complaints are handled fairly and transparently, maintaining the integrity of the journal and its publications.

Submission of Manuscript

The Submission of Manuscript policy outlines the steps and guidelines for submitting a manuscript to Radiology – Open Journal. Authors must ensure that their manuscript adheres to the journal’s formatting and ethical guidelines. Submissions are made through an online submission system, and authors must provide all required documents, including the manuscript, cover letter, ethical approval, and conflict-of-interest disclosures. The policy ensures that the submission process is clear and straightforward, promoting efficiency and transparency in the handling of manuscripts.

Manuscript Preparation

The Manuscript Preparation policy provides detailed guidelines on how authors should prepare their manuscripts before submission to Radiology – Open Journal. Authors are expected to follow specific formatting rules, including guidelines for structuring the manuscript into sections such as introduction, methods, results, and discussion. The policy also outlines the importance of clear, concise writing, proper citation of sources, and ethical adherence, particularly regarding patient confidentiality and data handling. By following these preparation guidelines, authors ensure that their manuscripts meet the journal’s editorial standards and are suitable for review.

Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy

The Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy addresses how errors in published articles are handled by Radiology – Open Journal. If errors are detected post-publication, the journal will issue an erratum or corrigendum to correct the mistake. In cases of misconduct, such as plagiarism or data fabrication, the journal may retract the article. Retractions and corrections are made transparently, with a clear explanation provided to readers. This policy ensures the accuracy and integrity of the published literature in the journal, protecting both the authors' work and the scientific record.