Journal Policies

SJO's editorial policies define how manuscripts are assessed, published, licensed, and preserved as part of the scholarly record.

Aims & ScopeSubject coverage and article types Publication EthicsStandards for authors, editors, and reviewers Peer Review ProcessInitial assessment and double-blind review Plagiarism PolicyOriginality screening and editorial response Open Access PolicyImmediate access to published content Copyright NoticeAuthor copyright and licensing terms Article Processing ChargeSubmission and publication fee information Author GuidelinesManuscript preparation and submission

Authors should review all applicable policies before submission. Questions may be directed to the editorial office using the journal contact details.