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Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation
Before you submit your manuscripts, please refer to Submission Guide and Paper Template.
Download Submission Guide
Download Paper Template and Title Page Template

Manuscript Submission
Authors may submit their manuscripts either through this online submission platform or directly to the journal email.
Option 1: Click Here to submit a manuscript online. (Registration required)
Option 2: Send your manuscript and supplements (if applicable) to this e-mail: csas@julypress.com

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

1. The submission has not been previously published, nor is under consideration for publication in another journal.
2. The submission file is in Microsoft Word format.
3. The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
4. The manuscript does not contain plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, and dishonest practices.
5. The manuscript has been edited for grammar, spelling, consistency, and clarity.
6. The journal charges an APC 200USD (for formatting and hosting) after acceptance of the manuscript.

Articles

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Copyright Notice

Submission of an article implies that the work described has not been published previously, that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, that its publication is approved by all authors and tacitly or explicitly by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out, and that, if accepted, will not be published elsewhere in the same form without the written consent of the Publisher. The Editors reserve the right to edit, but authors will receive proofs for approval before publication.

Copyrights for articles published in the journal are retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the journal/publisher. Authors have rights to reuse, republish, archive, and distribute their own articles after publication. The journal/publisher is not responsible for subsequent uses of the work. Authors shall permit the publisher to apply a DOI to their articles and to archive them in databases and indexes.

Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

Journal: Contemporary Studies in Applied Sciences (CSAS)
Publisher: July Press
Effective Date: [Insert Date]

This Privacy Statement outlines the data collection, processing, storage, and protection practices of Contemporary Studies in Applied Sciences (CSAS). We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all authors, reviewers, readers, and other users of our journal services in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Collection

We collect personal information necessary for journal operations, including:

  • Contact details (name, affiliation, email address, academic title)

  • Manuscript submissions, reviews, and editorial correspondence

  • Account credentials and usage data from our submission system

  • Technical information (IP address, browser type, access logs) for website functionality and security

Purpose of Data Processing

Your data is used exclusively for legitimate journal-related purposes:

  • To process, review, edit, and publish manuscripts

  • To communicate with you regarding submissions, editorial decisions, and journal updates

  • To maintain and improve journal operations, user experience, and website performance

  • To comply with legal, ethical, and publishing standards

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the basis of:

  • Contractual necessity for manuscript publication

  • Legitimate interests in operating an academic journal

  • Legal obligations and compliance requirements

  • Your consent where applicable (e.g., for newsletters)

Data Sharing and Protection

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. Information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

  • With editorial board members, reviewers, and journal staff involved in manuscript handling

  • With trusted third-party service providers under strict confidentiality agreements (e.g., hosting, archiving)

  • As required by law or legal proceedings

  • In anonymized or aggregated form for statistical analysis

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is entirely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this statement, to comply with legal obligations, or to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record. Published content and associated metadata are retained permanently.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, update, or delete your personal data

  • Restrict or object to certain data processing activities

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent