Editorial Policies

Editorial Sinergy is governed by principles of quality, ethics and innovation in the publication of multidisciplinary scientific books. Our editorial policies guarantee transparency, integrity and academic rigor in each of our publications.

Focus and Scope

  • Editorial Sinergy publishes scientific books in various areas of knowledge, promoting interdisciplinarity and academic impact.
  • Research works, reviews, specialized manuals, monographs and compilations of scientific chapters are accepted.
  • We prioritize the publication of works with original contributions, methodologically sound and relevant to the scientific community.

 

Editorial Process and Review

The editorial process follows several stages to ensure the quality of the publications:

Initial Editorial Review

  • Compliance with the publisher's standards is verified.
  • A preliminary analysis of originality and quality is carried out.
  • It is decided whether the manuscript proceeds to peer review or requires prior adjustments.

Peer Review

  • A double-blind review system is applied to evaluate the content scientifically.
  • The reviewers are experts in the subject of the book and issue recommendations on its acceptance, modification or rejection.
  • The authors must address the observations and make the necessary adjustments within the established deadline.

Editing and Layout

  • Once the manuscript is approved, the style correction, editing and design phase begins.
  • The authors will receive a preliminary version for review and final approval before publication.

Publication and Distribution

  • The book is published in digital and printed format, as agreed with the authors.
  • An ISBN is assigned and indexed in relevant databases.
  • Distribution is carried out through academic platforms, bookstores and scientific repositories.

 

Selection and Acceptance Criteria

Manuscripts must meet the following criteria:

  • Originality: They must not have been previously published or be in the process of being evaluated by another publisher.
  • Scientific rigor: Based on solid methodology and critical analysis.
  • Clarity and coherence: Clear, well-structured writing with logical arguments.
  • Academic relevance: Significant contribution to the area of ​​study.
  • Compliance with ethical standards: Appropriate use of citations and references, without plagiarism or falsification of data.

 

Access and Licensing Policies

  • Editorial Sinergy offers different access models:

Open Access: Creative Commons licenses that allow free distribution of content.

Restricted Access: Distribution under reserved rights according to agreement with the author.

  • An ISBN is assigned to all publications for registration and international visibility.
  • Authors retain copyright, but grant Editorial Sinergy the license for the publication and distribution of the work.

 

Ethics and Good Practices Policies

Our publishing house follows the academic integrity guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Prevention of Plagiarism and Bad Practices

  • All manuscripts are subjected to similarity detection software.
  • Works with plagiarism, self-plagiarism or data manipulation will be rejected.
  • If any irregularity is detected after publication, the publisher will take corrective measures, including the retraction of the book if necessary.

Conflicts of Interest

  • Authors, editors, and reviewers must declare any conflict of interest that may influence publication.
  • The publisher will ensure an impartial and transparent evaluation process.

Correction and Retraction Policies

  • If minor errors are detected after publication, correction will be permitted in future editions.
  • In cases of serious errors, the publisher will publish an errata or, in extreme cases, withdraw the publication with a retraction notice.

 

Distribution and Dissemination Criteria

  • Books published by Editorial Sinergy will be distributed in academic repositories, scientific databases, digital and physical bookstores.
  • They will be promoted at scientific events, conferences and academic networks to broaden their impact.

 

Rights and Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must guarantee the originality and quality of their work.
  • They accept modifications and suggestions made by the editorial team.
  • They are responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted material.

 

Contact and Submission of Manuscripts

To submit a manuscript, authors must send their proposal through the official email of Editorial Sinergy, attaching:

  • Manuscript in Word format (.docx).
  • Letter of originality and signed transfer of rights.
  • Contact information and affiliation of the authors.