Standards & Transparency
Policies & standards
Clear policies are the foundation of credible publishing.
- Publication EthicsIntegrity, misconduct, authorship, and research ethics — aligned with COPE and ICMJE.Read policy
- Peer ReviewDouble-anonymous review, reviewer responsibilities, and the review workflow.Read policy
- Author GuidelinesSubmission, manuscript structure, reporting guidelines, and authorship requirements.Read policy
- Editorial PoliciesEditorial independence, governance, and publisher responsibilities.Read policy
- Open AccessFree, immediate access under CC BY 4.0 — no embargoes.Read policy
- Copyright & LicensingAuthors retain copyright; licensing and reuse rights.Read policy
- Article ChargesTransparent article processing charges and waivers.Read policy
- FAQInstitutional eligibility, launch terms, identifier and indexing honesty, contribution confirmation, and APCs.Read policy
- Conflicts of InterestDisclosure standards for authors, reviewers, and editors.Read policy
- Corrections & RetractionsErrata, retractions, and expressions of concern per COPE guidelines.Read policy
- Research DataData availability statements, repositories, and data sharing.Read policy
- AI PolicyResponsible AI use for authors, reviewers, and editors — with disclosure.Read policy
- Digital ArchivingLong-term preservation, DOI persistence, and self-archiving rights.Read policy
- Privacy PolicyHow Lumora collects, uses, and protects personal data (PDPL & GDPR aligned).Read policy
- Editorial BoardThe editors responsible for scholarly decisions.Read policy