Editorial Policies

Elephanta Press is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, transparency, and quality in all its publications. The editorial policies are designed to ensure that all submitted manuscripts are evaluated fairly, ethically, and professionally.

1. Scope and Submission
Elephanta Press welcomes original manuscripts including scholarly books, edited volumes, and professional works across diverse academic and interdisciplinary fields. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other publisher at the time of submission.

2. Editorial Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess relevance, quality, and compliance with submission guidelines. Manuscripts that meet the basic requirements are forwarded for editorial or peer review. The review process aims to evaluate the originality, clarity, scholarly contribution, and overall merit of the work.

3. Author Responsibilities
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and properly cites all sources. Any form of plagiarism, fabrication, falsification of data, or unethical research practices is strictly prohibited. Authors must ensure that the content does not infringe on copyright or intellectual property rights of others.

4. Plagiarism and Ethical Standards
Elephanta Press maintains a strict policy against plagiarism. All manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection tools. Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism or unethical content may be rejected at any stage of the editorial process.

5. Copyright and Permissions
Authors must obtain necessary permissions for any copyrighted material, including images, tables, or extended quotations, used within the manuscript. The responsibility for securing such permissions rests solely with the author.

6. Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are made independently based on the scholarly merit, relevance, and quality of the manuscript. The publisher and editorial team ensure that all decisions are unbiased and free from conflicts of interest.

7. Corrections and Retractions
If significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, Elephanta Press may issue corrections, revisions, or retractions where appropriate to maintain the integrity of the publication.

8. Transparency and Integrity
Elephanta Press strives to uphold transparency in the editorial and publication process while maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts. All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to ethical publishing standards.

Through these policies, Elephanta Press aims to promote responsible publishing practices and contribute to the dissemination of credible and high-quality scholarly work.