Policies & Ethics

BENEFITS FOR AUTHORS


Global Visibility & Reach


Open Access publishing has revolutionized scholarly communication by expanding readership from regional levels to a global audience. All published research is freely available, increasing its reach and impact worldwide.


Enhanced Citations & Discoverability


  • Higher Citation Rates: Unrestricted access ensures greater visibility, making articles more likely to be cited.
  • Optimized for Search Engines: Published content is indexed with proper metadata, making it easier to find in search results.
  • Academic Networking: Research is widely distributed to universities, institutions, and research communities, fostering greater engagement.


Comprehensive Article Metrics


Authors receive detailed insights into their article performance, including:


  • Citations
  • Views & Downloads
  • Readership Analytics


Diverse Digital Formats


Articles are published in multiple formats (PDF, HTML, XML), ensuring compatibility across various platforms and accessibility to a broader audience.


Opportunities for Collaboration


By publishing with Dharvika Knowledge Publishers, authors gain access to an extensive academic network, creating opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations.


Affordable Publication Model


  • We offer competitive and flexible Article Processing Charges (APCs).
  • Special discounts for authors from low- and middle-income countries.
  • Waivers may be available for exceptional research contributions.


PUBLICATION ETHICS


Dharvika Knowledge Publishers is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. Our ethical policies align with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.


Responsibilities of Publishers


  • Maintain editorial independence and uphold ethical publishing practices.
  • Ensure a transparent and rigorous peer review process.
  • Address concerns related to plagiarism, corrections, and retractions when necessary.


Responsibilities of Authors


  • Ensure all submitted work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Properly cite all sources and acknowledge contributions.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest or financial support.
  • Provide ethical approvals for research involving human or animal subjects.
  • Patient consent must be obtained where applicable.


Responsibilities of Reviewers


  • Evaluate submissions objectively and fairly based on scientific merit.
  • Maintain confidentiality and disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Provide constructive and unbiased feedback to authors.
  • Refrain from discrimination based on gender, race, nationality, or political views.


Responsibilities of Editors


Ensure fair, unbiased editorial decisions.

Promote and enforce ethical policies among authors and reviewers.

Maintain editorial transparency and confidentiality.

Select qualified reviewers and editorial board members based on academic merit.


ABOUT OPEN ACCESS


Dharvika Knowledge Publishers fully supports Open Access publishing.


Why Open Access?


The commercialization of academic publishing has made access to scientific literature expensive and restrictive. Our Open Access model ensures that research is:


✔ Freely available to everyone, everywhere

✔ Accessible without subscription or paywalls

✔ Distributed under a Creative Commons License (CC BY or CC BY-NC)


Authors Retain Copyright


Unlike traditional publishing models, authors retain full copyright over their work. Published content can be freely:


  • Read, downloaded, and shared
  • Cited and used for research and education
  • Reproduced with proper attribution


Long-Term Archiving & Visibility


Articles remain publicly available indefinitely.

Authors are encouraged to self-archive to enhance research visibility.


Open Access publishing accelerates scientific progress, increases collaboration, and promotes knowledge sharing globally.


ABOUT PEER REVIEW


Why Peer Review Matters


A rigorous peer review process ensures the quality, credibility, and impact of published research. Dharvika Knowledge Publishers follows internationally accepted standards of double-blind peer review.


How the Peer Review Process Works


      1. Initial Editorial Assessment – Editors screen manuscripts for quality, originality, and relevance.
      2. Assignment to Reviewers – Experts in the field anonymously review the submission.
      3. Constructive Feedback – Authors receive detailed comments for revision and improvement.
      4. Final Decision – Editors make a final decision based on reviewer recommendations.


Double-Blind Review: Ensuring Fairness


  • Reviewer identities remain anonymous to authors.
  • Author identities remain anonymous to reviewers.
  • This approach eliminates bias and ensures evaluations are based purely on scientific merit.


Ethical Standards for Reviewers


  • Reviewers must declare conflicts of interest.
  • Provide objective, constructive, and respectful feedback.
  • Maintain confidentiality of unpublished research.


Peer review is a cornerstone of scholarly publishing, ensuring research meets the highest standards of academic excellence.