You can submit your scientific article through the "Submit Article" section or by sending it directly to the email address: info@sapcraa.com. Before sending us your manuscript, it is important to check whether your work fits the thematic scope of the journal in which you wish to publish. On each of our journal's pages, you can find detailed "Instructions for Authors" containing all technical guidelines regarding format, citation style, and paper structure that need to be followed.

When submitting your work, you need to attach the manuscript in Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF format, along with a cover letter briefly explaining the significance of your research. It is also necessary to provide a statement of originality and any potential conflicts of interest, as well as complete information about all authors, including names, institutional affiliations, ORCID identifiers, and contact information. Your paper should contain an abstract in English, as well as 3 to 5 keywords that best describe your research topic.

After you submit your manuscript, our system will send you an automatic confirmation of receipt within 48 hours with a unique identification number that will allow you to track the status of your work throughout the review process. If you have any technical difficulties or additional questions, our support team is available at info@sapcraa.com. Before submitting the final version of your manuscript, we strongly recommend going through the checklist available on our website to ensure your documentation is complete and complies with all requirements.

Our journals employ a rigorous double-blind peer review process that ensures objectivity and high quality of the scientific papers we publish. This approach means that reviewers do not know the identity of authors, nor do authors know who their reviewers are, which eliminates the possibility of bias and allows focus solely on the scientific quality and contribution of the work.

The entire process from manuscript receipt to final decision typically takes between 1 and 4 weeks, though this timeframe may vary depending on the complexity of the topic, availability of appropriate reviewers, and the speed of authors' responses to any revision requests. After initial receipt, the editorial board conducts a preliminary check within 7-10 days to determine whether the work meets the basic technical and thematic criteria of the journal. If the work passes this initial evaluation, it is forwarded to at least two independent experts in the relevant field who have 3-4 weeks to provide their detailed reviews. We invite you to contact us via email for more specific information: info@sapcraa.com

Each reviewer evaluates the originality of the research, methodological validity, relevance of results, quality of presentation, and scientific contribution of the work, using standardized evaluation forms that enable systematic and comprehensive assessment. Based on their recommendations, the editor makes one of the following decisions: acceptance without changes, acceptance with minor changes, major revisions required, or rejection of the paper. In case of contradictory reviews, a third reviewer is engaged to ensure a fair and well-founded final decision.

When revisions are needed, authors are typically given 2-4 weeks to submit the revised version, along with detailed responses to each reviewer comment. The revised manuscript undergoes review again, with reviewers checking whether their comments have been adequately addressed. This iterative process may repeat over several cycles until a satisfactory scientific standard is achieved. It is important to note that we maintain transparent communication with authors throughout the process and regularly inform them about the status of their work through our online manuscript management platform, which complies with the best international practices required by indexing databases such as Web of Science and Scopus.

Our journals apply a model of partial coverage of publication costs (Article Processing Charges - APC) that enables the sustainability of publishing activities and ensures high quality of the editorial process, technical processing, and long-term preservation of scientific papers. Publication costs cover a wide range of services including administrative support during the review process, engagement of expert reviewers, professional proofreading and copy-editing, technical formatting according to international standards, DOI number assignment, metadata preparation for indexing, and permanent archiving in digital repositories.

The fee amount varies depending on the article type, its length, and complexity of technical processing, while being significantly lower than the average in international scientific publishing. We are aware that the financial aspect can be challenging for researchers, especially those from institutions with limited budgets or developing countries, which is why we have a flexible policy that includes the possibility of partial fee waivers or payment in installments. We consider each request for financial assistance individually, guided by the principle that the quality of scientific contribution should never be limited by authors' financial capabilities.

It is important to emphasize that publication fees are charged only after the paper has gone through the complete review process and has been accepted for publication based on its scientific merits. The decision to accept a paper never depends on the author's ability or willingness to pay fees – the editorial process is completely independent of financial aspects, which guarantees the integrity of our publications. Authors receive an invoice only after final acceptance of the paper, and payment can be made through various modalities including institutional invoice, research grants, or personal payment.

For detailed information about the current fee structure, available payment options, and possibilities for partial or full fee waivers, please contact us at email: info@sapcraa.com Our team will provide you with all necessary information and help you find the best solution for your specific situation.

Our journals publish several categories of scientific contributions, each with specific criteria and expectations. Original research papers form the foundation of our publications and must present results of original research that has not been previously published, with a clearly defined hypothesis, rigorous methodology, statistically validated results, and scientific contribution that expands existing knowledge in the given field. Review papers provide comprehensive, critical synthesis of the current state in a specific scientific area, integrating relevant research from the past decade, identifying trends, gaps, and future research directions, where authors should demonstrate deep understanding of the topic and ability for critical literature analysis.

We publish short communications when researchers want to quickly share preliminary but significant results with the scientific community, whereby these papers, although shorter in scope, must maintain methodological rigor and scientific relevance. In addition to these basic categories, we also consider professional papers that present the application of scientific knowledge in practice, case reports with unique or educational aspects, as well as methodological papers describing new or significantly improved research techniques and instruments.

All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous originality evaluation using professional plagiarism detection software, where we tolerate a maximum of 15% similarity with existing literature, excluding references and standard methodological descriptions. Originality implies not only technical difference from existing works, but also conceptual innovation, new approaches to known problems, or application of existing methods in new contexts. The scientific contribution of a paper is assessed through its ability to generate new knowledge, resolve existing scientific dilemmas, open new research directions, or significantly improve existing theoretical or practical frameworks in the given field.

We assess manuscript quality through several key aspects: clarity and logic of paper structure, adequacy and currency of literature with at least 60% of references not older than five years, precision in formulating objectives and hypotheses, appropriateness of chosen methodology for set research goals, transparency in presenting results including negative findings, objectivity in discussion with acknowledgment of study limitations, and clear and verifiable conclusions that logically follow from presented results. We pay special attention to ethical aspects of research, requiring evidence of ethics committee approval for studies involving humans or animals, respect for informed consent principles and protection of participant privacy, as well as transparent reporting of all potential conflicts of interest.

The journals are indexed in international citation databases.

Our journals operate according to the Open Access model, providing free access to all published papers immediately after publication, without embargo periods and without the need for subscription or payment for reader access. We believe that scientific knowledge should be available to the entire global community, which accelerates scientific progress, increases research visibility, and enables wider application of scientific results in practice, education, and policy-making.

We apply the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license, which represents the most liberal form of licensing in scientific publishing. This license allows readers to freely share, redistribute, adapt, and build upon published material in any medium or format, even for commercial purposes, under the sole condition that they adequately cite the source and authors of the original work. Authors retain copyright over their work, meaning they can freely use their article for further research, teaching, conference presentations, or inclusion in books and monographs without needing to seek permission from the publisher.

Before publication, authors sign a Publishing License that clearly defines the rights and obligations of all parties. Through this agreement, authors guarantee that the work is original, that third-party copyrights have not been violated, and grant the publisher non-exclusive rights to publish the work, while simultaneously retaining all other rights including patent and trademark rights. Authors may archive all versions of their work – preprint (version before review), postprint (version after review but before technical editing), and final published version – in institutional or thematic repositories, on personal websites, or academic networks such as ResearchGate and Academia.edu, which further increases the visibility of their research.

Our copyright policy is aligned with the requirements of leading research funders and enables fulfillment of conditions set by institutions and funds that require open access to publications. We support ORCID identifiers for all authors, which ensures proper attribution and enables easier tracking of scientific output. We also participate in initiatives for long-term preservation of scientific content through collaboration with digital archives, guaranteeing that published papers will remain available in the future. In cases where authors wish to use copyrighted materials from other publishers in their works, we provide support in the process of obtaining necessary permissions and proper source citation, ensuring respect for intellectual property while maximizing accessibility of scientific information.

We understand that various circumstances may arise during the publication process that lead authors to consider withdrawing their work, and we have a clearly defined procedure that regulates this process at different stages of publication. Withdrawal of a manuscript is possible, but the consequences and procedure significantly depend on the stage at which the manuscript is located, while we strive to balance authors' needs with the integrity of the publishing process and respect for the work of reviewers and editors who have invested their time and expertise.

In the early stage, while the manuscript is still undergoing initial review or awaiting assignment to reviewers, withdrawal is relatively simple and can be done by sending a formal request to the editorial email with an explanation of reasons. At this stage, there are no consequences for authors; we understand that valid reasons may exist such as discovering errors in data, need for additional experiments, or decision to submit the work to another journal. However, when the manuscript enters the review process, the situation becomes more complex as reviewers have already invested significant effort in evaluating the work, so we require more detailed explanation of withdrawal reasons and reserve the right to inform reviewers about the withdrawal to acknowledge their effort.

After a paper has been accepted for publication, withdrawal becomes an extremely serious step that can have long-term consequences. At this stage, significant resources have already been engaged including final technical processing, DOI number assignment, and preparation for indexing. Withdrawal of an accepted paper requires written explanation signed by all co-authors, as we must be sure that consensus exists about this decision. Reasons must be extremely serious, such as discovering significant errors affecting the validity of conclusions, ethical issues, or cases of duplicate publication. In such cases, we reserve the right to publish a withdrawal notice with explanation of reasons, which is standard practice in scientific publishing that maintains transparency and integrity of scientific communication.

The most critical situation occurs when the paper has already been published online. In this case, retraction is implemented only in exceptional circumstances such as proven scientific misconduct, data falsification, serious errors that change conclusions, or violation of ethical standards. Such withdrawal requires formal investigation, includes notifying all indexing databases, and results in a permanent withdrawal notice that remains linked to the original work. This procedure can have serious consequences for the reputation of authors and their institutions, which is why we advise authors to carefully consider all aspects before submitting manuscripts and to contact us immediately if they notice any problems during the publication process, so we can together find the best solution that preserves the integrity of the scientific record.

We continuously seek experts who want to contribute to improving scientific communication through review work, as the quality of our journals directly depends on the expertise and dedication of our reviewers. Becoming a reviewer for our journals represents an opportunity to actively participate in shaping scientific discourse in your field, be among the first to read the latest research, and contribute to maintaining high standards of scientific publication.

To become part of our review team, you need to have a doctorate or equivalent professional expertise in the relevant scientific field, an active research career with at least five published papers in peer-reviewed journals in the last five years, and good knowledge of methodologies used in your field. We especially value candidates who have previous reviewing experience, demonstrate ability for critical analysis and constructive feedback, have English language proficiency at a level enabling precise scientific communication, and can commit to timely delivery of reviews, usually within three to four weeks.

To apply, you need to request the reviewer application form by contacting our editorial office at email address info@sapcraa.com After receiving the form, you need to complete it with detailed information including your biography, list of publications with special emphasis on papers from the last three years, areas of expertise defined through keywords that enable precise matching with manuscripts, ORCID identifier and profiles on academic networks, as well as at least two recommendations from established researchers in your field. Return the completed form with accompanying documentation to the same email address, indicating which of our journals you wish to review for.

After your application is reviewed, you will go through an evaluation process that may include a trial review to assess your reviewing style and ability to provide constructive comments. Successful candidates are included in our reviewer database and invited to review papers according to their expertise and availability, usually no more than four to six papers annually to maintain quality and avoid overload.

As a reviewer for our journals, you have numerous benefits including an annual certificate of reviewer activity that you can use for professional advancement, opportunity to be named in the annual list of reviewers published on the journal website, access to exclusive webinars and workshops on advanced reviewing and scientific writing techniques, discounts on publication fees for your papers, and opportunity to be considered for guest editor positions for thematic issues. Your contribution through quality reviews directly impacts the improvement of scientific standards and helps authors improve their papers, making you an important part of the global scientific community that shapes knowledge in your discipline.

We understand that the waiting period during the review process is often stressful for authors and that there is a natural need for information about the progress of your manuscript through different evaluation stages. Process transparency is important to us, which is why we strive to maintain regular communication with authors and provide them insight into the status of their work.

You can send an inquiry about the status of your manuscript to our email address info@sapcraa.com, stating the manuscript identification number you received upon confirmation of receipt. Please limit your inquiries to a maximum of one per week, so our editorial office can efficiently manage communication with all authors while maintaining smooth editorial process flow. This timeframe allows sufficient time for significant status changes worth reporting to occur, while providing you with regular contact with the editorial office.

When you send an inquiry, you will receive information about the current stage your manuscript is in, which may be initial technical review, reviewer assignment process, active review, consideration of reviewer reports by the editor, or preparation of final decision. We will also inform you about the expected timeframe for the next stage, though it should be noted that these deadlines may vary depending on reviewer availability, complexity of your work, and time of year, with summer months and holidays often being periods when the process may be somewhat slower.

In addition to responding to your inquiries, we proactively notify you about key moments in the review process through automatic email notifications. You will receive notification when your manuscript moves from one stage to another, especially when reviews are completed and the editorial office prepares a decision. In case the process extends significantly beyond usual deadlines, which sometimes happens when it is difficult to find appropriate reviewers for highly specialized topics, we will contact you with an explanation of the delay and an estimate of when you can expect further progress. Our goal is to make the review process as transparent and predictable as possible, while respecting the time and effort you have invested in preparing your scientific work.

In addition to publishing scientific journals, our publishing house has a developed program for publishing scientific monographs that enables researchers to present their comprehensive studies, multi-year research, and in-depth analyses that exceed the scope of a standard scientific article. We mainly focus on scientific monographs that represent original scientific contributions in the form of complete, standalone publications dedicated to a single topic or research problem.

Scientific monographs we publish undergo an equally rigorous review process as papers in our journals, with emphasis on scientific originality, methodological consistency, and contribution to discipline development. We consider monographs from all scientific fields covered by our journals, with special interest in interdisciplinary studies that connect different areas of knowledge and offer new perspectives on complex scientific problems. Monographs can be the work of a single author or result of collaboration between multiple researchers, can represent expanded doctoral dissertations significantly revised for publication, or completely new research projects conceived as monographic studies.

The application and evaluation process for monographs differs from the procedure for journals due to the scope and nature of these publications. The initial monograph proposal should contain a detailed outline with chapter structure, summary of each chapter, estimated scope in number of pages, target scientific audience and explanation of scientific contribution, as well as a sample text of at least one completed chapter that demonstrates writing style and scientific approach. Monograph review includes at least two independent expert reviewers from the given field who assess the overall concept, scientific validity, originality, and potential impact of the publication on discipline development.

We provide comprehensive support to monograph authors throughout the entire process, from initial conceptualization to final distribution, including professional editing, technical preparation, cover design, ISBN number assignment and cataloging in the national library, as well as promotion through our channels and scientific networks. We publish monographs in digital format with print-on-demand capability, which ensures wide availability while maintaining sustainable production costs. For more detailed information about monograph publication conditions, application process, timeframes, costs, and specific requirements for your scientific field, please contact us at our email address info@sapcraa.com, where our monograph publications team will provide you with all necessary information and help you prepare your proposal.