Authors

Welcome to the authors' resource page for Future – RERD. Here, you will find essential information to guide you through your submission journey, from manuscript preparation to publication and beyond.

Key Sections:

  • Submission Requirements

  • Open Access and Copyright

  • Peer Review Process

  • Licensing and Repositories

  • Publication Ethics

  • AI Usage and Preprint Policy

  • Post-Acceptance and Promotion

Submission Requirements

All manuscripts must be submitted through the Future–RERD Submission Portal. First-time users will need to create an account. The corresponding author must confirm that:

  • The manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Any previous conference versions must be disclosed with differences clearly stated.

  • All co-authors meet authorship criteria and have approved the submission.

  • An ORCID ID is required for the corresponding author; others are encouraged to provide one.

Open Access and Copyright Policy

Future–RERD follows a Gold Open Access model. There are no Article Processing Charges (APCs) for authors. All published articles are freely accessible and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).

Authors retain copyright and may:

  • Share and distribute their work.

  • Deposit accepted manuscripts in institutional repositories after a 6-month embargo (green open access).

For subscription-related inquiries or permissions:
Email: rerd@fupress.org

Peer Review Process

Future–RERD applies double-blind peer review. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two external experts. The process:

  1. Initial Check: Verified via plagiarism detection (iThenticate).

  2. Editor Assignment: Manuscript assigned to an Associate Editor.

  3. Reviewer Invitation: 2–3 reviewers selected based on expertise.

  4. Decision: Based on reviewer feedback – Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject.

  5. Revisions: Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers or handled directly by the editor.

  6. Final Check: Editorial review for clarity, consistency, and formatting.

Authors receive decision letters with anonymized reviewer comments. Editorial board members do not review their own submissions.

Post-Publication Visibility

Upon publication:

  • The article is indexed in major databases.

  • Authors are encouraged to promote their work via social media and academic networks (e.g., ResearchGate).

  • Institutional repository deposit is allowed post-embargo with proper citation:

    “This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work in [JournalTitle], © Future–RERD...”

Editorial Ethics and Integrity

Authors

Authors must ensure:

  • Originality, ethical compliance, and full disclosure of conflicts of interest.

  • No plagiarism or duplicate publication.

  • Informed consent and ethics approval (for human/animal studies).

Editors

Editors treat manuscripts as confidential intellectual property. They must not:

  • Use AI to process manuscripts.

  • Disclose manuscript content to unauthorized parties.

Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Remain confidential and impartial.

  • Avoid using AI tools to process or upload manuscripts.

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

AI Use Policy

Authors must disclose the use of AI tools:

  • Include the AI tool’s name, purpose, and function.

  • Do not list AI tools as authors.

  • You are responsible for the accuracy, originality, and ethical use of AI-generated content.

Preprints Policy

Preprint manuscripts are not accepted. Articles that have been published online prior to submission will be declined.

Publication Ethics

Future–RERD adheres to COPE and ICMJE standards. Authors must:

  • Meet authorship criteria: contribute substantially, revise, approve, and be accountable.

  • Include Funding, Conflict of Interest, and Author Contributions sections in the manuscript.

  • Report ethical approval and informed consent when applicable.

Any misconduct (plagiarism, falsification, peer review fraud) will be handled in accordance with COPE guidelines and may result in retraction.

Conflict of Interest

All authors and reviewers must disclose any financial, academic, or personal conflicts that may influence the submission or review. These declarations will be published or documented in the editorial system.

Corrections, Retractions, and Complaints

  • Corrections: Minor issues post-publication may be corrected.

  • Retractions: Will be issued for cases of plagiarism, falsification, or ethical breaches.

  • Complaints: Should be directed to the Editor-in-Chief. If unresolved, it will be escalated to the editorial director.

Abuse and Anti-Bullying Policy

Future–RERD does not tolerate harassment, abuse, or bullying of any kind during the editorial process. Any such conduct may lead to the termination of the publishing relationship and formal action.

This policy set will be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure compliance with international publishing standards and ethical integrity.

For any queries: rerd@fupress.org