FAQ's

(Frequently Asked Questions)  

Q1: Are all journals published by BSP Press peer-reviewed and open access?

A1: Yes, all the journals published by BSP Press are peer-reviewed by at least two editorial members, one internal editorial staff and two external reviewers. All its journals are open access, which means that the journals are free to access and download, without any subscription fee as in the traditional subscription-based model. Open access allows all interested readers to view, download, print, and redistribute any article without a subscription, enabling far greater distribution of an author’s work than the traditional subscription-based publishing model.

Q2: Is the BSP an organization funded by the government or the public?

A2: No. The BSP is a private organization and does not receive funds from the government or the public.

Q3: What’s your business model for journal publishing?

A3: We follow the Gold Open Access way. This means that authors publish in our journals that provide immediate open access for readers to all articles on the publisher’s website. Currently, there is without any publication charge, including article processing and submission charges.

Q4: Why do you charge a publication fee?

A4: We publish Print + Open Access journals, which allow all interested readers to view, download, print, and redistribute any article without a subscription fee, enabling far greater distribution of an author’s work than the traditional subscription-based publishing model. BSP Press guarantees that no institution, university library or individual reader will ever have to buy access through pay-per-view fees to access the articles published in its journals. Hence, BSP Press does not have any income from subscription fees for print or online version of its journals. Currently, there is without any publication charge, including article processing and submission charges.

Q5: How long will it take to peer review a manuscript?

A5: We aim to finish the peer-review process faster than traditional journals, without compromising the quality of the peer review process. We usually finish the peer review process in two to four weeks. Of course, the peer-review process might be accelerated on the request of the authors. We do not charge any fee for fast review.

Q6: When should I submit my manuscripts? Is there any deadline?

A6: You can submit your manuscript at any time that is convenient for you. There is no deadline for open submission. Your manuscript will be published in the forthcoming issue once it is accepted for publication.

Q7: Do you have any template for preparing my manuscript?

A7: Yes, for your convenience, BSP Press has developed a paper template for you to prepare your manuscript. Please download Paper Template.

Q8: How can I submit a manuscript to journals hosted by BSP Press?

A8: It is preferred that you submit your manuscript through the Online Submission System. Through the online submission system, you can easily track the status of your submission. Of course, if you have any difficulty in submitting your manuscript online, submissions sent via emails will also be acceptable.

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