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Journal of Creative Research in
English Literature and Culture
ISSN No.: 3108-0812

Journal Policies

Journal Policies - JCRELC
Full Overview of JCRELC Editorial and Publishing Policies

The Journal of Creative Research in English Literature and Culture (JCRELC) has policies that cover the complete framework of publication ethics, peer review practices, author guidelines, copyright and editorial duties to safeguard the academic integrity of research.

The Journal of Creative Research in English Literature and Culture is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The policy framework is comprehensive, while privileging fairness, transparency, and quality in publishing. These policies protect the rights of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers, while supporting the requirements of integrity in published work.

Authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and readers are supposed to be conversant with these policies. Only adherence to the guidelines below will ensure continuity of excellence and the reputation created by JCRELC as a trusted platform for dissemination of research output.

Core Publication Policies

These core policies delineate the essential aspects of manuscript submission, review, and publication processes at JCRELC.

Peer Review Policy

A detailed policy examining our double-blind peer review process, including the choice and criteria for selection of reviewers, preparation and criteria for peer review, and adjudication process.

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Plagiarism Policy

Policies regarding standards for original work, methods of reviewing for plagiarism, consequences for committing plagiarism, and citation and attribution standards.

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Publication Ethics

Comprehensive set of ethics policies for authors, reviewers, and editors, in accordance with COPE guidelines. Conflicts of interest policies included.

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Open Access Policy

Information on our open access publishing model, retention of copyright, Creative Commons licensing, and author rights.

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Editorial and Board Policies

Policies that outline the responsibilities, roles, and expectations associated with membership on editorial boards, advisory boards, and as peer reviewers.

Editorial Board Policy
  • Policies that outline editorial board member responsibilities, roles, duration of appointment, and editor expectations and responsibilities.
  • Editorial independence and fairness in decision-making
  • Conflict of interest management for editors
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Reviewer Policies
  • Reviewer selection criteria and responsibilities
  • Confidentiality and objectivity requirements
  • Reviewer benefits and recognition programs
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Author and Submission Policies

Comprehensive policies for authors related to preparing manuscripts, submitting manuscripts for consideration, and expectations once a manuscript is accepted.

Author Guidelines

Comprehensive policy and guidelines for preparing, formatting, and submitting manuscripts.

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Withdrawal of Article Policy

Policies for withdrawing articles at various publication stages: policies and procedures.

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Research Data Policy

Policies that govern sharing research data, accessibility of the research data, and tracking research data.

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Submission Checklist

Pre-submission checklist for authors to ensure all requirements are met.

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Submit Article

Online submission portal for authors to submit their manuscripts.

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Templates & Forms

Downloadable templates and forms for manuscript submission.

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Ethics and Integrity Policies

Policies that ensure ethical standards and academic integrity in research and publication.

Journal Ethics Policy

Comprehensive ethics policy covering all aspects of publication ethics.

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Authorship Policy

Guidelines on authorship criteria, contributions, and responsibilities.

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Conflict of Interest

Policy on declaring and managing conflicts of interest.

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Complaints & Appeals

Procedures for handling complaints and appeals.

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Confidentiality Policy

Guidelines on maintaining confidentiality in the review process.

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Corrections & Retractions

Policy on making corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern.

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Additional Policies

Policy Area Description Link
Privacy Policy Data protection and user privacy guidelines View →
Cookie Policy How we use cookies on our website View →
Archiving Policy Digital preservation and long-term access View →
Advertisements Policy Guidelines for advertisements in the journal View →
Content Update Policy Post-publication modifications and corrections View →
Personal Use Policy Guidelines for personal use of published content View →
Patent and Consent Policy Guidelines for patent disclosure and consent View →
AI Policy Guidelines on the use of AI in research and publication View →
Accessibility Policy Commitment to accessible content for all users View →
Ethics Training Training resources for publication ethics View →
Board Member Policy Policies for editorial board members View →
Reviewer Benefits Benefits and recognition for peer reviewers View →
Reviewer Ethics Ethical guidelines for peer reviewers View →
Review Process Overview of the review process View →
Promote Article How authors can promote their published articles View →
Fee Waiver Request Request for APC fee waivers and discounts View →
Special Issues Guidelines for special issues and thematic collections View →
Copyright Licensing Detailed copyright and licensing information View →

Publication Process

For detailed information about our publication workflow and article processing charges, please visit:

Updates to Policies

JCRELC periodically updates its policies to reflect evolving standards and best practices in academic publishing. All changes to our policy will be displayed on our website, and also communicated to our registered authors and reviewers.

If you have any questions about a specific policy, please reach out to the office at info@jcrelc.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

All JCRELC policies are available in the website footer under "Journal Policies" or through the Additional Policies table above. Key policies include Publication Ethics, Authorship Policy, Peer Review Policy, Plagiarism Policy, and more.

JCRELC policies are reviewed annually by the Editor-in-Chief and publisher. Policies may be updated more frequently in response to changes in COPE guidelines, legal requirements, or industry best practices.

Please contact the editorial office at info@jcrelc.com with your specific policy question. Include "POLICY QUERY" in the subject line for faster response.

Yes. JCRELC follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines, ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors) recommendations, and DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) principles for open access publishing.

Policy Questions?

If you have any questions about journal policies, interpretation of guidelines, or to request policy documents, please contact us.

Please include "POLICY QUERY" in the email subject line for faster response.