Publication Policy

At the Brooklyn Research and Publishing Institute (BRPI), a strong commitment is maintained to transparent, ethical, and accessible scholarly communication. This publication policy defines the standards and procedures governing publication fees, copyright, scheduling, DOI assignment, galley proof review, and post-publication processes for all BRPI journals.

Open Access and Licensing

BRPI follows a Gold Open Access model, ensuring that all articles are immediately and freely accessible to readers worldwide, without subscription or paywall barriers. To support the sustainability of open access publishing, a publication fee is applied upon acceptance of a manuscript.

All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits others to copy, distribute, adapt, and reuse the work for any lawful purpose, provided proper attribution is given. Authors retain full copyright and all intellectual property rights to their work, ensuring both recognition and control over its use.

Publication Fee

BRPI operates a two-tier publication fee structure to support open access publishing. Authors from high- and middle-income countries are required to pay a publication fee of USD 400 per accepted manuscript. A reduced fee of USD 300 is applied to authors from low-income countries, as well as to eligible PhD scholars and unemployed researchers. The publication fee is charged only after a manuscript has successfully undergone peer review and has been formally accepted for publication.

Read the publication fee and waiver policy at BRPI.

Publication Schedule

BRPI follows a continuous publication model. Once a manuscript is accepted and the publication fee is confirmed, the paper is published within seven (7) days, provided the author completes all required steps on time. These steps include final proofreading and confirmation or update of the authors’ email addresses, ORCID iDs (optional), and short biographies.

Delays may occur if authors take additional time to review the galley proof or fail to provide the required materials within the specified deadline.

DOI Assignment and Crossmark

The Brooklyn Research and Publishing Institute (BRPI) is an independent member of Crossref (Membership ID: 53875). As part of this membership, BRPI assigns a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to each accepted manuscript. The DOI is displayed beneath the author’s institutional affiliation in the final published version and serves as a permanent, citable link to the article. This unique identifier ensures accurate indexing, facilitates citation, and guarantees long-term accessibility of the work.

Each article also features a Crossmark icon, providing a direct link to the most current version of the publication. Through Crossref’s Crossmark service, readers can verify the article’s status, check for updates or corrections, and access related editorial information, thereby supporting transparency and maintaining scholarly integrity.

Galley Proof

Prior to final publication, a galley proof of the manuscript is provided to the authors for review. This stage enables authors to request any necessary corrections or formatting adjustments to ensure the manuscript meets the journal’s publication standards. Galley proofs are typically issued within three (3) working days following confirmation of the publication fee payment.

Acceptance Letter and Publication Fee Receipt

Following confirmation of the publication fee, the editorial office issues both the official acceptance letter and the fee receipt within three (3) working days. These documents serve as formal confirmation of payment and final acceptance for publication.

Publication Notice

Upon online publication, the Executive Editor notifies the corresponding author, providing access to the publication link and a downloadable PDF version of the published article. Once the annual volume is complete, a compiled master file—including all published articles, the journal’s cover page, front and back matter, and masthead—is made available online.

Publication Certificate

Upon online publication, authors receive an official Publication Certificate within three (3) working days. This certificate serves as formal documentation of the article’s publication and includes the names and institutional affiliations of all authors, their ORCID iDs, the full paper title, the Digital Object Identifier (DOI), details of peer reviewers involved in the review process, and the publication history, including submission, revision, and acceptance dates. The Publication Certificate provides verifiable proof of publication for academic, professional, and reporting purposes.

Corrections and Withdrawal

Post-publication corrections may be requested in cases of significant error. Such requests should be submitted to the Executive Editor within fourteen (14) days of publication. Approved corrections are made at no additional cost. For withdrawal requests after publication, an official written request must be submitted to the Executive Editor. The retraction process will be handled in accordance with the journal’s editorial and ethical policies.

Authors are advised to review the detailed Manuscript Withdrawal Policy for further information.

Indexing, Archiving, and Dissemination

All articles published by BRPI are indexed and archived in leading academic platforms, including Crossref, CrossMark, Google Scholar, ORCID, ResearchGate, SSRN, Academia.edu, and Scilit. Authors are encouraged to deposit their work in institutional repositories or publicly accessible databases and to link their publication, including its DOI, to their ORCID profile or other relevant platforms to ensure accurate attribution and discoverability. To further enhance visibility, authors may share their published work across academic and professional networks, as well as on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).

For further details on publication policy, please contact the Executive Editor at editor@thebrpi.org.