Publishing Policies

Our Open Access Model

Rockefeller Publishing Co. operates on a fully Open Access model. This means:

• All publications are free to access, with no paywalls;
• No subscription fees, registration requirements, or access charges;
• Anyone can read, download, copy, distribute, print, and utilize all publications;
• Publication Fee: There are no article processing charges (APCs) or publication fees for authors;
• Timeline: Typical publication process takes 6-8 weeks from submission to publication.

Copyright Policy

Rockefeller Publishing Co. publishes all content under the Creative Commons 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. Under this license:

• Copyright remains with the authors, not the publisher;
• Others may distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon your work, even commercially;
• Users must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made;
• No additional restrictions may be applied to your content.

For complete details about CC BY 4.0, please see the official Creative Commons license text.

Citation and Attribution Standards

While Open Access material is freely available, proper attribution is essential:

• All sources must be accurately cited using a consistent citation style;
• Users must credit original creators when reusing open-access material;
• Each work published under Creative Commons licenses must include clear and visible credits.

Recommended citation format for Rockefeller publications:

Publication Ethics

Rockefeller Publishing Co. upholds the highest ethical standards in academic publishing by:

• Following the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines;
• Adhering to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing;
• Requiring all contributors to comply with COPE Ethical Guidelines.

For detailed ethical guidelines for authors, please visit our submission page.

Conflicts of Interest Policy

Recall that a conflict of interest exists when professional judgment concerning a primary interest may be influenced by secondary interests such as financial gain, personal relationships, academic competition, or intellectual beliefs.

All contributors must disclose potential and actual conflicts of interest.

• Authors: Must disclose conflicts in a dedicated section of their manuscript;
• Reviewers: Must decline to review when conflicts exist;
• Editors: Must recuse themselves from decisions involving conflicts.

Please disclose all conflicts using our Conflict of Interest disclosure form.

Authorship Policy

Rockefeller Publishing Co. follows the ICMJE criteria for authorship. To qualify as an author, contributors must:

1. Make substantial contributions to conception, design, acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data;
2. Participate in drafting or critically revising the intellectual content;
3. Approve the final version for publication;
4. Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

Contributors who don't meet all criteria should be acknowledged as contributors but not listed as authors.

Publishing Process Overview

Our rigorous single-blind peer review process ensures high-quality publications through four steps.

Appeals Process

Authors may appeal rejection decisions within 30 days by submitting a formal appeal to editorial@rockefellerpub.com with detailed justification for reconsideration. Appeals are reviewed by an independent editorial board member.

Policy on the Publication of Book Chapters

Individual book chapters are published immediately after review, before the entire book is finalized:

• Each chapter receives unique metadata identification and DOI;
• Chapters are considered published on the day they appear on our website;
• Links to chapter content are permanent and stable;
• Supplemental materials (code, data) are included on chapter webpages;
• Chapters are distributed through various online databases.

Guidelines for Using Generative AI

For Reviewers and Editors

Reviewers and editors should avoid using generative AI tools during manuscript evaluation. These tools may process and utilize texts to train their models, posing a risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the peer-review process.

Rockefeller's Commitment to Publication Integrity

Rockefeller Publishing Co. is committed to fostering transparency, ethical research practices, and the accurate communication of scientific knowledge. We continuously monitor the quality of all published material.

If an activity raises suspicion, whether during submission or after publication, the editorial team will initiate an investigation. the The editorial team will investigate potential misconduct and will perform:

• Comprehensive investigation of suspected ethical violations;
• Consultation with independent experts when necessary;
• Rejection or removal of compromised submissions;
• Retraction or issuance of expressions of concern for published material.

Please report any suspected misconduct confidentially to ethics@rockefellerpub.com.

Policy on Updates, Corrections, and Retractions

Our comprehensive policy governs how published material may be:

• Updated: Minor revisions that don't affect conclusions;
• Corrected: Addressing errors that don't undermine core findings;
• Retracted: Removal from active circulation due to serious issues.

For complete details on our correction framework, please review our full policy.

Long-term Archiving and Digital Preservation

We ensure the perpetual availability of our publications through:

• Redundant storage systems across multiple geographic locations;
• Regular content backups and integrity verification;
• Participation in digital preservation networks;
• Format migration to address technological changes.

Learn more about our comprehensive preservation strategy in our archiving policy.

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