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For Authors

Hill Publishing Group publishes peer-reviewed academic journals across multiple disciplines and is committed to high standards of editorial quality, publication ethics, and timely dissemination of research.

Before Submission

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that:

• Your work fits the aims and scope of the selected journal.

• The manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere.

• All authors approve the submission.

• Ethical approvals have been obtained where required.

• Funding and conflicts of interest are disclosed.

• The manuscript follows the journal's formatting requirements.

Please consult the specific journal homepage for detailed author guidelines.

Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's designated submission system or official editorial contact channel, as listed on each journal website. The corresponding author should ensure that all co-authors are correctly listed at the time of submission.

Authorship Policy

Criteria for Authorship: All individuals designated as authors must meet all of the following conditions.

(1) Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work;

(2) Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content;

(3) Final approval of the version to be published;

(4) Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Responsibilities of the Corresponding Author: The corresponding author serves as the primary point of contact throughout the submission, peer-review, and publication process. Specific responsibilities include:

(1) Ensuring that all eligible co-authors are included and that no ineligible individuals are listed;

(2) Handling all correspondence with the editorial office, including responding to reviewer comments and checking proofs;

(3) Responding to queries or criticisms from readers after publication;

(4) Ensuring that all authors have reviewed and agreed to the manuscript content and authorship order prior to submission.

Policy on Changes to Authorship: Any changes to the authorship list (including adding, removing authors, or reordering names) during the submission, review, or publication process must be formally requested by the corresponding author to the editorial office. The request must include:

(1) A detailed explanation of the reason for the change;

(2) A signed statement of agreement from all authors (including those being added or removed).

(3) Upon receipt, the editorial office will assess the validity of the request. Requests without explicit consent from all affected authors will not be processed.

(4) In principle, changes to authorship are not permitted after an article has been accepted or published. Exceptionally rare cases will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief on a case-by-case basis following relevant guidelines.