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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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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