Transparent policies for open, ethical, and credible research publishing.
Tecno Scientifica Publishing operates under clearly defined standards for open access, peer review integrity, author rights, and research ethics aligned with international best practices.
Submission & Author Guidelines
This section provides the core requirements for manuscript submission and responsible authorship. All submitting authors must confirm compliance before peer review can begin.
The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial office and for ensuring all co-authors approve the submitted and revised versions.
Submissions must report work honestly and transparently, including methods, data, ethical approvals, and declarations related to funding and competing interests.
- Authorship standards and corresponding author accountability
- Author statement of contribution and authorship order clarity
- Authorship changes only with written consent from all listed authors
- Acknowledgements for non-author contributions
- Role of funding source and competing interest disclosures
- Research reporting requirements for human and animal subjects
- Patient consent and privacy rights where applicable
Peer Review & Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, relevance, and methodological rigor. Peer review is conducted independently of commercial or institutional influence.
How Decisions Are Made
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ReviewIndependent Evaluation
Manuscripts are assessed by qualified reviewers for originality, scientific soundness, and relevance to journal scope.
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EditorEditorial Independence
Editors retain full authority over acceptance decisions and are expected to manage conflicts of interest transparently.
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PolicySponsored Publications
Sponsored content, if any, must be clearly labeled and must not compromise peer review integrity or editorial judgment.
- Peer review is required before publication decisions
- Editors and reviewers must disclose and manage conflicts of interest
- Editorial decisions must not be influenced by sponsors or advertisers
Publishing Ethics & Misconduct
Publishing ethics apply to every stage of submission, review, and publication. Allegations of misconduct are investigated and resolved using established ethical guidance and due process.
- Plagiarism and duplicate publication
- Research data manipulation or fabrication
- Undisclosed conflicts of interest
- Editors: fair, timely, confidential handling
- Reviewers: objective, constructive, confidential review
- Authors: accurate reporting and ethical compliance
- Publisher: oversight and policy enforcement
When misconduct is confirmed, corrective actions may include correction notices, retraction, author notification, and institutional communication as appropriate.
Article Retraction & Withdrawal
Post-publication updates are handled transparently to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
- Article retraction for unreliable findings or confirmed misconduct
- Article correction for errors that do not invalidate core results
- Article withdrawal for early-version issues prior to formal publication
- Article removal only in exceptional legal or ethical circumstances
- Article replacement when a corrected version must supersede a flawed one
All updates are clearly labeled and linked so readers can trace the publication history.
Open Access, License & Copyright
Tecno Scientifica publishes open access content to maximize visibility, readership, and reuse under clear licensing terms.
Published articles are accessible without subscription barriers and can be read globally at no cost to readers.
Content is distributed under Creative Commons licensing with attribution requirements, while author rights and reuse terms are explicitly stated.
- Immediate open access availability after publication
- Clear licensing information attached to each article
- Copyright and reuse expectations are documented for authors and readers
Privacy Statement
Personal data collected through submissions, peer review, and communication channels is used only for publishing operations and protected according to applicable privacy requirements.
- Data is collected only for legitimate editorial and publishing purposes
- Personal information is handled confidentially and securely
- No sale of personal data to third parties
- Requests related to personal data can be sent to publisher@tecnoscientifica.com
Get in touch with the editorial team.
If you have queries about submission requirements, ethical concerns, or any aspect of our publication policies, our team is available to assist.