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Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions page of TIMEWELL PRESS LIMITED.

This page provides general information for authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and institutional partners. For journal-specific requirements, please consult the relevant journal website and policy pages.

1. General Questions

1.1 What is TIMEWELL PRESS LIMITED?

TIMEWELL PRESS LIMITED is an independent academic publisher committed to supporting high-quality scholarly communication, ethical publishing, open access, and international academic exchange.

The publisher manages academic journals across different disciplines and provides editorial, peer-review, production, publication, and dissemination services.

1.2 Where is TIMEWELL PRESS LIMITED registered?

TIMEWELL PRESS LIMITED is registered in the United Kingdom.

Company information and contact details are available on the publisher’s official website.

1.3 What subjects do your journals cover?

The subject coverage depends on the individual journal and may include:

Authors should review the Aims and Scope of each journal before submission.

1.4 Are your journals open access?

The open-access model may vary by journal.

Where a journal operates under an open-access model, published articles are made freely available online according to the applicable copyright and licensing policy.

Authors should consult the Open Access Policy of the selected journal.

1.5 Are your journals peer reviewed?

Yes. Research manuscripts are subject to editorial assessment and, where appropriate, external peer review.

The exact review model:

The applicable process is stated on the individual journal website.

1.6 Are your journals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science?

Indexing status varies by journal and may change over time.

Authors should verify the latest indexing information through the official databases rather than relying only on promotional materials or third-party websites.

2. Manuscript Submission

2.1 How do I submit a manuscript?

Manuscripts should be submitted through the online submission system of the selected journal.

Authors should:

  1. Select the appropriate journal.
  2. Review its Aims and Scope.
  3. Read the Author Guidelines.
  4. Prepare all required files.
  5. Register or log in to the submission system.
  6. Complete the submission form.
  7. Upload the manuscript and supporting documents.
  8. Confirm the submission.

2.2 Can I submit a manuscript by email?

Online submission is preferred.

Email submission may be accepted only when:

Authors should not submit the same manuscript through multiple channels unless instructed to do so.

2.3 Do I need an account to submit?

Yes. Authors normally need to create an account in the journal’s submission system.

The account allows authors to:

2.4 Which journal should I choose?

Authors should choose the journal whose Aims and Scope best match:

Submitting to an unsuitable journal may result in rejection during initial screening.

2.5 What files should I prepare?

Required files may include:

The required files are listed in the journal’s Author Guidelines.

2.6 What should be included on the title page?

The title page should normally include:

2.7 What should be included in the cover letter?

A cover letter should normally include:

2.8 Can I submit the same manuscript to another journal at the same time?

No.

Simultaneous submission is prohibited. A manuscript must not be under consideration by more than one journal at the same time.

2.9 Is plagiarism checking required?

Submissions may be screened using similarity-checking or plagiarism-detection software.

A similarity score alone does not determine plagiarism. Editors assess the nature, location, and significance of matching content.

3. Peer Review

3.1 What happens after submission?

After submission, the manuscript normally proceeds through:

  1. Administrative check
  2. Initial editorial screening
  3. Reviewer selection
  4. External peer review
  5. Editorial evaluation
  6. Decision
  7. Revision, where required
  8. Final acceptance or rejection

3.2 What is initial editorial screening?

Initial screening determines whether the manuscript:

3.3 Can a manuscript be rejected without peer review?

Yes.

A manuscript may be desk rejected when it is:

3.4 How many reviewers evaluate a manuscript?

The number of reviewers varies according to the journal, manuscript type, and editorial needs.

A manuscript is normally evaluated by qualified independent reviewers, but an additional reviewer may be invited when reports are incomplete or conflicting.

3.5 How are reviewers selected?

Reviewers are selected based on:

3.6 Can authors suggest reviewers?

Authors may be permitted to suggest reviewers.

The editor is not required to invite suggested reviewers and will verify their identity, expertise, and independence.

3.7 Can authors request that certain reviewers not be used?

Authors may identify potential reviewers who should be excluded and provide a reasonable explanation.

The final decision remains with the editor.

3.8 Why is my manuscript still under review?

Delays may result from:

Authors may contact the editorial office after the journal’s normal review period has passed.

3.9 What decisions may I receive?

Possible decisions include:

Decision terminology may vary by journal.

3.10 Does a request for revision guarantee acceptance?

No.

A revision decision means that the manuscript may be reconsidered after the authors address the concerns. Acceptance is not guaranteed.

3.11 Are reviewer recommendations final?

No.

Reviewer recommendations are advisory. The editor makes the final decision based on the manuscript, reviewer reports, author responses, and journal policy.

4. Revision and Resubmission

4.1 How do I submit a revised manuscript?

Authors should log in to the submission system and upload the revision under the original submission.

Do not create a new submission unless instructed.

4.2 What files are required for revision?

Authors may need to upload:

4.3 How should I respond to reviewers?

Authors should respond to every substantive comment.

For each comment:

  1. Reproduce or summarise the comment.
  2. State the revision made.
  3. Identify the relevant page or line number.
  4. Provide a reasoned explanation when the suggestion was not followed.

4.4 Can I disagree with a reviewer?

Yes.

Authors may respectfully disagree when they provide a clear academic, methodological, or evidence-based explanation.

4.5 Can I request more time to revise?

Yes.

Extension requests should be submitted before the deadline and should include:

Approval is at the editor’s discretion.

4.6 Will the revised manuscript be sent back to reviewers?

It may be returned to reviewers when:

Minor revisions may be evaluated directly by the editor.

5. Authorship

5.1 Who qualifies as an author?

Authors should have made substantial contributions to the work and should be able to take responsibility for the manuscript.

Authorship should not be granted solely because of:

5.2 What is an author contribution statement?

An author contribution statement explains the roles performed by each author.

Possible roles include:

5.3 Can I add or remove an author after submission?

Authorship changes require editorial approval.

The journal may request:

5.4 Can the author order be changed?

Changes to author order must be justified and approved by all authors.

5.5 Can an artificial intelligence tool be listed as an author?

No.

AI tools cannot accept responsibility, approve the final manuscript, disclose conflicts of interest, or respond to ethical concerns.

6. Research Ethics

6.1 Is ethical approval required?

Ethical approval may be required for research involving:

6.2 What should the ethics statement include?

Where applicable, the manuscript should include:

6.3 Is informed consent required?

Informed consent may be required for:

6.4 What is a conflict of interest?

A conflict of interest may be financial, professional, academic, institutional, or personal.

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose interests that could influence or appear to influence their judgment.

6.5 What is data fabrication?

Data fabrication means creating data or results that did not actually exist.

6.6 What is data falsification?

Data falsification means manipulating research materials, processes, data, images, or results so that the research is inaccurately represented.

6.7 What is duplicate publication?

Duplicate publication occurs when substantially the same work is published more than once without appropriate disclosure, justification, or citation.

6.8 What is text recycling?

Text recycling refers to reusing substantial parts of one’s own previously published text without appropriate disclosure or citation.

6.9 How can suspected misconduct be reported?

Concerns should be sent to the editorial office with:

The journal will review the concern according to its publication ethics procedures.

7. Artificial Intelligence

7.1 Can authors use generative AI tools?

Authors may use AI-assisted tools only in accordance with the journal’s AI policy.

Any material use should be disclosed.

7.2 What must authors disclose?

Authors should disclose:

7.3 Who is responsible for AI-generated content?

The authors remain fully responsible for:

7.4 Can reviewers upload manuscripts to AI tools?

Reviewers must not upload confidential manuscripts or unpublished data into publicly accessible AI systems.

7.5 Can editors use AI to make decisions?

AI tools must not replace independent editorial judgment.

Editors remain fully responsible for all decisions.

8. Acceptance and Publication

8.1 What happens after acceptance?

After acceptance, the manuscript may undergo:

  1. Final file verification
  2. Copyediting
  3. Typesetting
  4. Proofreading
  5. Metadata preparation
  6. DOI registration
  7. Online publication
  8. Archiving and dissemination

8.2 When will I receive the proofs?

Proofs are normally sent after typesetting.

The timing depends on production workload and completion of required author information.

8.3 What should I check in the proofs?

Authors should check:

8.4 Can I make major changes at the proof stage?

Major changes are generally not permitted after acceptance unless approved by the editor.

Proofreading is intended mainly for correcting production errors and minor factual mistakes.

8.5 When will the DOI become active?

The DOI normally becomes active after registration and online publication.

8.6 Can publication be delayed?

Yes.

Publication may be delayed by:

8.7 Can an accepted manuscript still be withdrawn or rejected?

In exceptional cases, acceptance may be reconsidered if serious concerns arise before publication, including:

9. Article Processing Charges

9.1 Is there an article processing charge?

The applicable charge depends on the journal.

Authors should review the journal’s Article Processing Charges page before submission.

9.2 When is the charge payable?

Payment is normally requested only after acceptance.

Payment must not influence editorial decisions.

9.3 Does payment guarantee acceptance?

No.

No legitimate publication fee guarantees acceptance.

9.4 Are waivers or discounts available?

Waivers or discounts may be available according to the journal’s policy.

Eligibility may depend on:

9.5 When should I request a waiver?

A waiver request should normally be submitted before payment and preferably during submission or after acceptance, according to journal policy.

9.6 Can I receive an invoice?

Yes.

Authors may request:

9.7 What payment methods are accepted?

Accepted payment methods depend on the journal and payment provider.

Authors should use only official payment instructions provided by the publisher.

9.8 Will the publisher ask me to pay into a personal account?

No.

Authors should not send publication fees to personal accounts or unofficial payment channels.

9.9 Are fees refundable?

Refund eligibility depends on the Refund Policy.

Fees may not be refundable after substantial production work has started or after publication.

10. Copyright and Licensing

10.1 Who owns the copyright?

Copyright ownership depends on the journal’s publishing agreement.

In many open-access journals, authors retain copyright while granting publication rights to the publisher.

10.2 What is CC BY 4.0?

CC BY 4.0 allows others to share and adapt the work, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given.

10.3 Can I share my published article?

Authors may share the article according to the applicable licence and journal policy.

10.4 Can I deposit the article in an institutional repository?

This is generally permitted under open-access licences, but authors should check the specific journal policy.

10.5 Can I reuse a figure from another publication?

Permission may be required unless the figure is covered by a licence that permits reuse.

Authors must provide appropriate attribution.

11. Reviewer Questions

11.1 How do I become a reviewer?

Interested scholars may submit:

11.2 Do reviewers receive payment?

Reviewers normally serve on a voluntary academic basis unless otherwise stated.

11.3 Do reviewers receive certificates?

Depending on journal policy, reviewers may receive:

11.4 Can I decline a review invitation?

Yes.

Please decline promptly if:

11.5 Can I request an extension?

Yes.

Reviewers should request an extension before the deadline.

11.6 Can I contact the author directly?

No.

Communication should take place through the editorial office or submission system.

12. Editor Questions

12.1 How can I join the editorial board?

Applicants may be asked to provide:

12.2 What are the main responsibilities of an editor?

Editors may be responsible for:

12.3 Can editors submit to their own journal?

Yes, but the manuscript must be handled independently.

The submitting editor must not participate in reviewer selection or decision-making.

12.4 What should an editor do when there is a conflict of interest?

The editor should disclose the conflict and withdraw from handling the manuscript.

13. Corrections, Retractions, and Appeals

13.1 How do I request a correction?

Contact the editorial office and provide:

13.2 What is a correction?

A correction addresses an error that affects the article but does not invalidate the main findings.

13.3 What is a retraction?

A retraction is issued when the findings are unreliable or when serious ethical, legal, or publication problems are identified.

13.4 What is an expression of concern?

An expression of concern alerts readers to serious unresolved concerns while an investigation is ongoing.

13.5 Can authors appeal a rejection?

Yes.

An appeal must provide specific academic or procedural grounds.

Disagreement alone is not sufficient.

13.6 Who reviews an appeal?

An appeal may be reviewed by:

The reviewer should not have a significant conflict of interest.