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General Questions

1. What is Datamine Publishing and Consulting Centre (DPCC)?

Datamine Publishing and Consulting Centre (DPCC) is an independent scholarly publishing and research support organisation dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination through peer-reviewed journals, research consultancy, academic training, conferences, editorial services, and capacity-building programmes.

2. What types of journals does DPCC publish?

DPCC publishes peer-reviewed open access journals across a wide range of disciplines, including health sciences, agriculture, business, education, engineering, environmental sciences, social sciences, theology, humanities, information technology, and interdisciplinary research.

3. Are DPCC journals open access?

Yes. All journals published by DPCC follow an Open Access publishing model, allowing readers worldwide to access published articles immediately and free of charge.

4. Do authors retain copyright?

Yes. Authors retain copyright in their work while granting DPCC a non-exclusive licence to publish and disseminate the article under the applicable Creative Commons licence.

5. Does DPCC assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs)?

Yes. Every published article receives a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring permanent identification, citation, and online accessibility.

 

Manuscript Submission

6. How do I submit a manuscript?

Manuscripts should be submitted through the DPCC online manuscript submission system by following the instructions provided in the "Information for Authors" section.

7. Is there a manuscript template?

Yes. DPCC provides downloadable manuscript templates for each article type to assist authors in preparing manuscripts according to the publisher's formatting requirements.

8. What article types do your journals accept?

Depending on the journal, accepted article types may include:

• -Original Research Articles
• -Review Articles
• -Systematic Reviews
• -Meta-analyses
• -Short Communications
• -Case Reports
• -Technical Notes
• -Editorials
• -Commentaries
• -Letters to the Editor
• -Book Reviews
• -Policy Papers

9. Can I submit a manuscript that is under review elsewhere?

No. Manuscripts submitted to DPCC must not be under consideration by another publisher unless explicitly permitted under the publisher's policies.

10. May I submit a preprint?

Yes. DPCC permits submission of manuscripts that have previously been posted on recognised preprint servers, provided this is disclosed during submission and complies with the journal's Preprint Policy.

 

Peer Review

11. What type of peer review does DPCC use?

DPCC primarily uses a double-blind peer review process in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from one another.

12. How many reviewers evaluate a manuscript?

Most manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts before an editorial decision is made.

13. How long does peer review take?

While review times vary depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity, DPCC aims to complete the editorial and peer review process efficiently and transparently, with a target publication timeline of approximately 30 calendar days under normal circumstances.

14. Can I recommend reviewers?

Yes. Authors may suggest suitable reviewers during submission. However, the final selection of reviewers remains entirely at the discretion of the editorial team.

15. Can I appeal an editorial decision?

Yes. Authors who believe that an editorial decision was based on a factual error, procedural irregularity, or other valid grounds may submit an appeal in accordance with the DPCC Appeals and Complaints Policy.

Publication

16. Are there Article Processing Charges (APCs)?

Yes. APCs apply only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication. Submission and peer review are free of charge.

17. Are APC waivers available?

Yes. DPCC offers APC waivers and discounts for eligible authors in accordance with the APC Waiver and Discount Policy.

18. How soon will my article be published after acceptance?

Accepted manuscripts are published as quickly as possible following completion of copyediting, typesetting, author proof approval, and final production checks.

19. Will my article receive a certificate of publication?

Yes. The corresponding author may receive a certificate confirming publication once the article has been officially published.

20. Can published articles be corrected?

Yes. Where necessary, corrections, expressions of concern, retractions, or withdrawals are handled in accordance with the DPCC Corrections and Retractions Policy.

 

Research Ethics

21. Does my study require ethical approval?

Research involving human participants, animals, identifiable personal information, or other regulated subjects generally requires approval from an appropriate Research Ethics Committee or Institutional Review Board.

22. Does DPCC screen manuscripts for plagiarism?

Yes. All submitted manuscripts may undergo originality assessment using recognised similarity detection software before peer review or publication.

23. Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools be used when writing manuscripts?

Yes. AI tools may be used responsibly for appropriate purposes, provided their use is transparently disclosed and authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the manuscript.

24. Can AI be listed as an author?

No. Artificial Intelligence tools do not meet the requirements for authorship and cannot be listed as authors on any manuscript submitted to DPCC.

Reviewers

25. How do I become a reviewer?

Researchers with appropriate academic qualifications, subject expertise, and publication experience may apply to join the DPCC reviewer database through the Reviewer Centre.

26. Do reviewers receive recognition?

Yes. DPCC recognises the valuable contributions of reviewers through reviewer certificates, acknowledgement programmes, reviewer development initiatives, and other forms of professional recognition where appropriate.

Editors

27. How can I become an editor?

Qualified researchers and experienced academics may apply or be invited to serve as Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Section Editors, or Editorial Board Members based on the needs of individual journals.

 

Open Access

28. May readers freely download articles?

Yes. Published articles are immediately available for reading, downloading, sharing, and citation in accordance with the applicable Creative Commons licence.

29. May I reuse figures or tables from DPCC articles?

Reuse is governed by the Creative Commons licence assigned to the article. Appropriate attribution to the original source is always required.

 

Technical Support

30. I forgot my password. What should I do?

Use the password recovery option available on the login page. If you continue to experience difficulties, please contact the Editorial Office for assistance.

31. Which file formats are accepted?

The preferred manuscript format is Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). Figures, tables, supplementary files, and other materials should be submitted in the formats specified in the author guidelines.

 

Contact

32. How can I contact DPCC?

You may contact the Editorial Office through the contact details provided on the DPCC website. We aim to respond to enquiries as promptly as possible during normal business hours.

Still Have a Question?

If your question is not answered on this page, our Editorial Office will be pleased to assist you. Please send your enquiry through the contact form or the official email address provided on the DPCC website. We are committed to providing timely, professional, and courteous support to authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and institutional partners.