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Name of the Journal: The unique title of the journal 'Trends in Scholarly Publishing' distinguishes it from other journals, making it easy for authors, reviewers, editors, and the global audience to identify and recognize it.

Website: The website of Trends in Scholarly Publishing is managed using the comprehensive services of SciOne . This system offers a complete range of services, including manuscript submission, peer review, content hosting, analytics, and identity management. We have made every effort to ensure that our website is free of misleading content that could potentially deceive authors, readers, and editors. Additionally, we strictly prohibit any attempt to imitate the website of another journal or publisher.

Publishing Schedule: Trends in Scholarly Publishing is an online-first journal that is committed to providing the latest research findings as soon as possible. Our journal publishes one volume per year, ensuring that readers have access to the newest developments in their field. We strive to maintain transparency and accuracy in all aspects of our publication process to promote trust and confidence in the research community.

Archiving: The published content of Trends in Scholarly Publishing is securely preserved through PORTICO. In the event of the journal's discontinuation, all archived material will remain permanently accessible via PORTICO and preserved for future reference. All archived content will continue to be available under the journal's Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) , ensuring ongoing open access for the global research community. All archived content remains openly accessible under the CC BY 4.0 license.

Copyright & Licensing: Trends in Scholarly Publishing is an open-access journal. Authors retain copyright of their articles, and all published content is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) . Licensing details appear on each article's webpage and PDF.

Peer Review Process: To ensure the highest level of quality, all submitted manuscripts, excluding editorial materials, undergo a rigorous peer review. The journal operates a [single-blind/double-blind/open] model, with evaluation by at least two independent reviewers. The average time to first decision is approximately 4-6 weeks. Full details of the process are publicly available under "Peer Review Policy." on the website.

Access: All journal content is freely accessible online without charge (Gold Open Access). A paid print edition is offered only as an optional service to cover printing and distribution costs, without restricting access to any content.

Ownership and Management: Trends in Scholarly Publishing is owned and published by the Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE) and managed on its behalf by SciOne. Trends in Scholarly Publishing maintains editorial independence with highly experienced and recognized experts in their respective fields serving on the Editorial Board. The journal's editorial page provides detailed information about the editorial team, including full names, affiliations, and any relevant digital identifiers.

Advisory Body / Editorial Board: The Advisory Board/Editorial Board of Trends in Scholarly Publishing comprises highly experienced and recognized experts in their respective areas of research. The Board is responsible for advising and guiding the journal's policies and procedures, including the peer review process, editorial decisions, and strategic planning. The Board is composed of scholars from a diverse backgrounds, reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the journal. Members of the Advisory Board/Editorial Board are selected based on their expertise, reputation, and adherence to ethical standards. They are appointed by the Editor-in-Chief and serve a term of three years, which may be renewed upon mutual agreement.

Editorial Team/Contact Information: The website of Trends in Scholarly Publishing features an editorial board page that provides a list of all editorial board members along with their complete names and affiliations. Additionally, the journal offers comprehensive contact information for its editorial office, including a complete mailing address, on the website.

Author Fees / Waiver Policy: Trends in Scholarly Publishing does not charge authors any fees for submission, processing, or publication of articles (Zero APC). Publication is completely free of cost for all authors.

Other Revenue Sources: Trends in Scholarly Publishing has declared the following additional revenue sources:

1. Advertising: Occasionally, Trends in Scholarly Publishing may publish paid job offers or announcements regarding conferences to generate revenue.
2. Reprints: Trends in Scholarly Publishing offers a paid reprint service to authors and organizations who wish to distribute their published articles. This service generates revenue that helps cover the day-to-day expenses of the journal.
3. Print Subscription: The print subscription service is one of the revenue streams offered by Trends in Scholarly Publishing to meet its financial requirements. We provide a high-quality print version of the journal to our subscribers at a reasonable cost.

Direct marketing: At Trends in Scholarly Publishing, we send personalized emails to our registered members based on their interests. We ensure that we limit these invitations to a maximum of 30 per day and provide a straightforward opt-out option through their profile page. We never engage in sending unsolicited emails or spam.

Editorial decisions are made independently of any financial considerations. Revenue sources such as advertising, reprints, or subscriptions do not influence editorial policies or acceptance of manuscripts.