Publisher Ethics & Publication Standards
Young Wise Publishing Ltd (London, UK) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, integrity, and transparency in all of its academic publishing activities — including journals, books, conference proceedings, and edited volumes.
The publishing house adheres to the ethical principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), OASPA, WAME, Scopus, and Web of Science (WoS).
These principles are applied consistently to ensure the credibility, reliability, and academic value of all works published under Young Wise Publishing.
Editorial and Peer Review Ethics
Young Wise Publishing upholds a rigorous, transparent, and fair editorial and peer review process across all its publications.
• All submissions undergo an initial editorial evaluation to ensure relevance and quality before peer review.
• Double-blind peer review is the standard process for academic journals and conference proceedings.
• Editorial decisions are based exclusively on scholarly merit, originality, and contribution to the field.
• Editors, reviewers, and authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• The publisher fully complies with the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers and expects professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity throughout the review process.
🔗 COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers
Open Access and Copyright Policy
All publications under Young Wise Publishing operate under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that proper credit is given to the original author(s) and source.
• Authors retain full copyright of their work.
• The publisher supports open access as a means of making academic knowledge freely available to the global community.
• No submission, publication, or page charges are required unless otherwise stated in specific projects or volumes.
• Young Wise Publishing reserves the right of first publication while encouraging the widest possible dissemination of research outcomes.
🔗 Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License
🔗 DOAJ Best Practice Guidelines
Repository and Archiving Policy
Young Wise Publishing encourages authors to deposit final published versions (Publisher’s PDF) of their works in institutional or disciplinary repositories, personal academic profiles, and non-commercial platforms such as ResearchGate, Academia.edu, or Google Scholar, provided that the original publication source is properly acknowledged.
• All journals and conference proceedings are preserved through secure digital backups and long-term archiving via the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) or equivalent systems.
• Metadata are shared openly through OAI-PMH to ensure indexing and discoverability.
🔗 PKP Preservation Network
🔗 OAI-PMH Metadata Sharing Guide
Research Integrity and Misconduct
Young Wise Publishing maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, falsification, fabrication, redundant publication, and unethical research behavior.
• All submissions are screened using similarity detection software such as Turnitin or iThenticate.
• Proven cases of academic misconduct lead to corrective actions, including retraction, erratum, or author sanctions.
• Investigations follow COPE Retraction Guidelines and are carried out transparently to uphold academic integrity.
• The publisher ensures that ethical oversight is applied equally across journals, books, and proceedings.
🔗 COPE Retraction Guidelines
🔗 Scopus Content Selection & Ethics Policy
Data Protection and Privacy
Young Wise Publishing complies with the principles of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensures that all personal data collected through submission systems (e.g., OJS, editorial forms) are used solely for scholarly publishing purposes.
• Personal information is never shared with third parties.
• Authors, reviewers, and editors have full control over their personal data through their own accounts.
• Technical teams implement strict security measures to protect all data associated with published works.
Contact and Transparency
For all inquiries related to publication ethics, research integrity, and editorial policies:
📧 info@youngwisepub.com
🌍 https://youngwisepub.com
Young Wise Publishing Ltd adheres to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing as outlined jointly by COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, and WAME.
Our mission
At Young Wise Publishing Ltd (London, UK), our mission is to advance global academic knowledge by promoting ethical, transparent, and accessible scholarly publishing.
We aim to support researchers, educators, and practitioners worldwide by providing high-quality platforms for the dissemination of original studies, innovative ideas, and interdisciplinary perspectives. Our commitment includes:
• Upholding international ethical standards as defined by COPE, DOAJ, and OASPA.
• Ensuring open access to scientific knowledge for all, without economic or regional barriers.
• Encouraging diversity in research and authorship, fostering inclusion across disciplines and geographies.
• Building strong peer-review practices that maintain the integrity, credibility, and excellence of published works.
• Empowering authors and editors through transparent editorial processes and academic freedom.
Through journals, books, and conference proceedings, Young Wise Publishing strives to bridge knowledge across cultures and contribute to the collective advancement of science, art, and education.
Our vision
Our vision is to be a leading international publisher recognized for integrity, inclusivity, and innovation in scholarly communication.
We envision a world where knowledge is freely shared, ethically produced, and globally impactful — a world in which open access publishing strengthens research communities and inspires new generations of thinkers.
We aspire to:
• Become a trusted academic partner for universities, research centers, and independent scholars.
• Set an example of transparent and ethical publishing that aligns with the principles of COPE, WAME, and Scopus Ethics Board.
• Support the growth of emerging researchers, particularly from developing regions, by offering fair and accessible publication opportunities.
• Expand the reach of our publications across continents through strong digital preservation and international indexing.
Young Wise Publishing is guided by the belief that science, art, and education are most powerful when shared openly and ethically.
Core Values
Publishing with integrity, sharing with humanity.
Integrity. We ensure honesty and fairness in every stage of the publishing process.
Innovation. We embrace technology to improve access to scientific knowledge.
Diversity. We value cultural, linguistic, and disciplinary diversity in global research.
Transparency. Our editorial decisions and peer-review processes are fully traceable.
