About Us

Scope of SupportOur services cover multidisciplinary research areas including (but not limited to):Medical & Health SciencesEngineering & TechnologyBusiness, Economics & ManagementSocial Sciences & HumanitiesComputer Science & Data SciencesPublishing FocusSupport for Scopus-, Web of Science-, PubMed-, and discipline-indexed journalsAssistance across Q1–Q4 journalsEmphasis on ethical, transparent, and guideline-compliant publishingAuthor Responsibility & EthicsAuthors retain full responsibility for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of their researchAll support services are provided in accordance with:Journal author guidelinesCOPE ethical standardsPublisher and institutional policiesWhat We Do Not DoWe do not guarantee acceptanceWe do not fabricate data, citations, or authorshipWe do not engage in unethical or deceptive publishing practicesExperience & Reach20+ years of collective publishing experienceGlobal author base with international journal placementsFamiliarity with major editorial systems and peer-review workflowsPublishing Fees and Open AccessMars Publications supports authors publishing in open access, hybrid, and subscription-based peer-reviewed journals across multiple disciplines. Solely the selected journal and its publisher determine open access policies, licensing terms, and article processing charges (APCs).Article Processing Charges (APCs)Many open access and hybrid journals require a one-time article processing charge (APC) if a manuscript is accepted after peer review. APCs are:Set by the journal or publisherPayable by the author, institution, or funding bodyNot charged at the time of manuscript submission, unless stated by the journalMars Publications does not impose APCs and does not control their pricing.Indicative APC Ranges by Major PublishersAPCs vary widely depending on journal scope, impact level, and publishing model. The following ranges are indicative only and subject to change based on journal policy (Open Access journals):Elsevier: approximately USD 1,500 – 5,000Springer Nature: approximately USD 2,000 – 4,500Wiley: approximately USD 2,000 – 4,300Taylor & Francis: approximately USD 1,300 – 4,000SAGE: approximately USD 1,000 – 3,500IEEE : approximately USD 1,750 – 3,500Frontiers: approximately USD 2,000 – 3,500Emerald: approximately USD 1,000 – 3,000APC amounts depend on the specific journal, article type, funding agreements, and institutional arrangements. Authors should always refer to the journal’s official website for the most current fees.When APCs Are PayableAPCs are typically payable only after a manuscript is accepted following peer review and before publication. The timing, invoicing process, and payment method are governed by the publisher’s policies.Taxes and Regional RequirementsFor authors or institutions based in certain regions (such as the European Union), applicable taxes (e.g., VAT) may be added to the APC in accordance with local regulations.Tax-exempt status may apply if appropriate institutional or registration details are provided at the time of payment, subject to publisher policy.Open Access LicensingOpen access articles are generally published under a Creative Commons license, allowing free and permanent online access. The specific license type (e.g., CC BY, CC BY-NC) is determined by the journal.Discounts, Agreements, and WaiversAuthors may be eligible for:Institutional open access agreementsPublisher-specific APC discountsFull or partial APC waivers, particularly for authors from eligible regions or institutionsEligibility is determined by the journal and publisher, usually based on the corresponding author’s institutional affiliation at the time of acceptance.Mars Publications assists authors in identifying and applying for applicable discounts or waivers where available.Mars Publications Service FeesMars Publications charges separate professional service fees for editorial, technical, and publication support. These fees are:Quoted transparently in advanceIndependent of journal APCsNot influenced by acceptance or rejection outcomesPreparing Your Manuscript for SubmissionBefore submission, authors must ensure that their manuscript is within the scope of the target journal and meets the required standards of scientific quality, originality, and ethical compliance. Manuscripts that fall outside a journal’s aims and scope or do not meet quality thresholds may be rejected without peer review.Mars Publications assists authors in preparing manuscripts that align with journal-specific requirements, while authors retain full responsibility for the content of their work.Originality, Copyright, and PermissionsSubmitted manuscripts must be the author’s original work. Authors must:Hold the rights to the submitted contentObtain permission for any copyrighted material not owned by themProperly acknowledge reused figures, tables, illustrations, or quotationsMars Publications provides guidance on identifying permission requirements but does not obtain permissions on behalf of authors.Article TypesJournals accept different article types depending on scope and discipline. Common formats include:Original Research ArticlesFull-length reports presenting novel research with a structured abstract, methodology, results, and discussion.Brief Reports / Short CommunicationsConcise reports of preliminary, pilot, or exploratory research.Review ArticlesCritical and comprehensive analyses of existing literature, identifying knowledge gaps and future research directions.Case Reports and Case StudiesStructured descriptions of unique or significant cases, commonly used in clinical or applied disciplines.Study ProtocolsArticles describing proposed or ongoing research, including trial registration and ethics approval where applicable.Perspectives, Commentaries, and OpinionsScholarly discussions offering expert viewpoints on current issues, policies, or recent research.Editorials and Letters to the EditorTypically invited or highly structured short submissions responding to published work or emerging topics.Mars Publications assists authors in selecting and preparing the appropriate article type based on journal guidelines.Reporting Guidelines and Trial RegistrationMany journals require manuscripts to comply with recognized reporting standards. Depending on study design, authors may need to follow:EQUATOR Network guidelines (e.g., CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE)ARRIVE guidelines for animal studiesClinical trial registration in a WHO-approved registry, where applicableRelevant checklists may be required at submission.Manuscript Formatting and File PreparationPreferred manuscript formats typically include Word or LaTeXClear heading levels and section structure are requiredFigures and tables must meet resolution, labeling, and file format standardsMars Publications assists with formatting and technical compliance according to journal instructions.Title, Abstract, and KeywordsTitle: Should be concise, descriptive, and accurately reflect the manuscript contentAbstract: Usually limited to 250 words; structured abstracts are commonly required for research articlesKeywords: A minimum number (often 5) is required to improve discoverability in indexing databasesAuthorship and AcknowledgementsAuthorship must reflect genuine scholarly contribution. Many journals adopt the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) to describe individual author roles.Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be listed in the Acknowledgements, with their consent.Any third-party editorial or language assistance must be disclosed.Statements and DeclarationsMost journals require a dedicated section covering:Ethical approval and complianceConsent to participate and consent for publication (where applicable)Declaration of competing interestsFunding statementData availability statementIf a declaration does not apply, this should be explicitly stated.References and CitationsManuscripts must follow the reference style specified by the journal. All in-text citations must correspond to reference list entries, and vice versa. Authors are responsible for ensuring citation accuracy and completeness.Final Review and Author ApprovalBefore submission, authors should carefully review:Scientific accuracy and completenessEthical and authorship declarationsCompliance with journal requirementsSubmission proceeds only after author approval of the final version.Submitting Your ManuscriptManuscripts are submitted to journals through their designated online submission and peer-review systems. Submission does not guarantee acceptance and all manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and independent peer review.Mars Publications assists authors with technical and procedural aspects of submission, while authors remain responsible for the content and ownership of their work.Journal Submission SystemsMost journals use established editorial platforms, such as:Editorial ManagerScholarOne ManuscriptsJournal-specific proprietary systemsMars Publications is familiar with the workflows of major submission systems and provides guidance to help authors navigate them efficiently.Corresponding Author ResponsibilityThe corresponding author is responsible for:Completing the submission processConfirming authorship details and affiliationsUploading required files and declarationsCommunicating with the journal during peer reviewWhere permitted by the journal, Mars Publications may assist with technical submission steps using author-provided credentials or under author supervision.Required Submission FilesDepending on the journal, submissions may require:Main manuscript fileFigures and tables (separate or embedded)Cover letterReporting guideline checklistsEthical approval documentationSupplementary materialsMars Publications assists in preparing and organizing these files according to journal instructions. Submission Requirements and Author DeclarationsAs part of the manuscript submission process, authors are required to confirm that:The manuscript is the author’s original workThe authors hold the necessary rights to the submitted contentThe work is submitted for first publication in the selected journalThe manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and has not been previously publishedAll required permissions for copyrighted material not owned by the authors have been obtained and can be supplied if requestedThese requirements are consistent with submission policies followed by major academic publishers, including Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, SAGE, IEEE, and Emerald.Preprints and Prior PublicationMany publishers, including Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, SAGE, and Taylor & Francis, permit submission of manuscripts that have previously been posted on recognized preprint servers.Where applicable:Authors should disclose preprint posting during submissionThe preprint DOI should be entered in the journal’s submission systemAuthors are advised not to post revised versions of the manuscript on preprint servers while peer review is ongoingMars Publications assists authors in understanding publisher-specific preprint and prior publication policies.Submission PlatformsManuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s official online systems, commonly including:Editorial Manager (used by Elsevier, Springer Nature, and others)ScholarOne Manuscripts (used by Wiley, Taylor & Francis, SAGE, IEEE)Journal-specific proprietary platformsAuthors are advised to check whether an existing account is already associated with their email address before creating a new one.Author Consent and ResponsibilitySubmission must be made with the knowledge and consent of all contributing authors. The corresponding author is responsible for:Accurate authorship listing and orderCorrect institutional affiliationsEnsuring all authors approve the submitted versionThese requirements align with authorship policies used by Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, and ICMJE-endorsed journals.Authorship and Use of AI ToolsAuthorship must meet accepted scholarly criteria.Consistent with policies from Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, IEEE, and SAGE:AI tools and chatbots must not be listed as authorsAny AI-assisted language or editorial support must be properly disclosed, where requiredMars Publications supports authors in preparing appropriate disclosure statements.Required Submission FilesDepending on the journal and publisher, submissions may require:Cover letter explaining suitability and contributionMain manuscript file formatted to journal guidelinesFigures and images (numbered sequentially, typically at ≥300 dpi)Supplementary material (datasets, extended methods, multimedia)Reporting guideline checklists (e.g., CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE)These requirements are standard across journals published by Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, SAGE, Taylor & Francis, and Frontiers.ORCID and Author IdentificationMany publishers, including Elsevier, Wiley, Springer Nature, IEEE, and SAGE, require or strongly encourage authors to provide ORCID iDs.Authors may be required to:Provide the ORCID iD of the corresponding authorEnsure co-authors link their ORCID iDs in the submission systemConfirm that author names and affiliations match the manuscript exactlyORCID details generally cannot be added after article acceptance.Additional Information Required During SubmissionAuthors may be asked to provide:Keywords for reviewer selectionWord, figure, and table countsFunding information (funder name and grant number)Conflict of interest declarationsData availability statementsPreprint DOI, where applicableThese requirements reflect standard practices across major scholarly publishers.Post-Acceptance and Preprint LinkingIf a manuscript previously posted as a preprint is accepted:Authors may be required to update the preprint recordA link to the final published version should be added in accordance with the publisher’s archiving policyPeer Review ProcessIf sent for review, manuscripts are evaluated by independent reviewers selected by the journal. The process may include:Single-blind, double-blind, or open peer reviewRequests for revisionsEditorial decisions based on reviewer feedbackMars Publications may assist authors in interpreting reviewer comments and preparing structured responses, where requested.Peer Review, Editorial Decisions, and RevisionsAll manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed journals undergo an editorial evaluation and independent peer review process. Editorial decisions are made solely by the journal and are based on scientific quality, originality, relevance, and compliance with ethical standards.Mars Publications supports authors throughout the peer review process but does not influence editorial decisions or reviewer selection.Initial Editorial AssessmentAfter submission, manuscripts typically undergo an initial screening by the journal’s editorial office or handling editor to assess:Alignment with the journal’s aims and scopeTechnical completeness of the submissionEthical and authorship complianceOverall scientific quality and noveltyManuscripts may be returned for technical corrections or declined without external review at this stage.Peer Review ProcessManuscripts that pass initial screening are sent for independent peer review. Depending on the journal, this may involve:Single-blind, double-blind, or open peer reviewOne or more rounds of reviewer feedbackEvaluation by subject-matter expertsPeer review practices follow standards used by major publishers such as Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, SAGE, IEEE, and Frontiers.Editorial DecisionsFollowing peer review, the journal will issue an editorial decision, which may include:AcceptMinor revisionsMajor revisionsRejectDecision timelines vary by journal and are influenced by reviewer availability and editorial workload.Revisions and Author ResponsesWhen revisions are requested, authors are expected to:Address all reviewer and editor comments systematicallyProvide a clear, point-by-point response to each commentRevise the manuscript accordinglyMars Publications assists authors by:Helping interpret reviewer feedbackStructuring revision responsesEnsuring revised manuscripts comply with journal guidelinesAll revisions are made with author approval, and scientific content remains the responsibility of the authors.Resubmission of Revised ManuscriptsRevised manuscripts must be resubmitted through the journal’s submission system within the timeframe specified by the editor.Failure to respond within the allocated time may result in the manuscript being withdrawn or rejected.Subsequent Review RoundsSome journals may send revised manuscripts for:Additional reviewer assessmentEditorial re-evaluationFurther revisions may be requested before a final decision is reached.Final DecisionThe final decision to accept or reject a manuscript is made exclusively by the journal’s editor. Acceptance indicates that the manuscript has met the journal’s standards for publication but does not alter author responsibility for the integrity of the work.Mars Publications does not guarantee acceptance and does not participate in editorial decision-making.Publication, Proofs, and Post-PublicationOnce a manuscript is formally accepted, it enters the production and publication stage. This stage is managed by the journal and publisher in accordance with their established workflows.Mars Publications supports authors during post-acceptance steps but does not control production timelines or publication decisions.Production and ProofsAfter acceptance, the publisher will prepare the manuscript for publication. Authors are typically asked to:Review page proofs for typographical or formatting errorsConfirm author details, affiliations, and acknowledgementsRespond within a specified timeframe to avoid publication delaysOnly minor corrections are permitted at the proof stage. Substantive changes to content are generally not allowed.Mars Publications may assist authors in reviewing proofs for clarity and consistency, subject to publisher policies.Copyright and LicensingDepending on the journal’s publishing model, authors may be required to:Sign a copyright transfer agreement, orSelect an appropriate Creative Commons license for open access publicationLicensing terms are determined by the publisher (e.g., Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, SAGE, IEEE). Authors retain responsibility for understanding and agreeing to these terms.Online Publication and Early AccessMany journals publish accepted articles online prior to assignment to a specific issue. These versions may be referred to as:Online FirstEarly ViewArticles in PressSuch articles are fully citable using a DOI.Indexing and DiscoverabilityFollowing publication, articles may be indexed in databases such as:ScopusWeb of SciencePubMed / MEDLINEGoogle ScholarIndexing timelines vary by database and are determined by the indexing service, not the publisher or Mars Publications.Author Sharing and ArchivingAuthors may be permitted to:Share the published article or accepted manuscriptDeposit versions in institutional or subject repositoriesAll sharing must comply with the publisher’s self-archiving and author rights policies. If a preprint exists, authors are typically required to link it to the final published version.Post-Publication CorrectionsIf errors are identified after publication, journals may issue:CorrectionsErrataRetractions (in serious cases)Such actions are handled exclusively by the journal in accordance with publishing ethics guidelines.Post-Publication SupportWhere requested, Mars Publications may assist authors with:Understanding publication notices and indexing statusResponding to post-publication queriesGeneral guidance on article visibility and disseminationMars Publications does not influence citation outcomes, impact metrics, or editorial actions after publication.