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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

Literary Horizons: An International Journal values the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. The journal is committed to the responsible collection, use, and protection of personal information solely for legitimate academic, editorial, administrative, and publishing purposes.

Our Commitment to Privacy

Literary Horizons recognizes the importance of protecting personal information entrusted to the journal during manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, and publication. All personal data is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy standards and publishing ethics.

Information collected by the journal is used only for activities directly related to scholarly publishing and is never intentionally disclosed or used for unrelated commercial purposes.

Privacy Highlights

  • Secure Data Management
  • Confidential Peer Review
  • Restricted Data Access
  • Responsible Information Handling
  • Academic Integrity
  • Compliance with Privacy Standards

Information That May Be Collected

Information Category Examples
Personal Information Name, professional title
Professional Information Institutional affiliation
Contact Information Email address
Researcher Information ORCID or researcher identifier
Manuscript Information Submission files and manuscript details
Reviewer Information Reviewer records and reports
Communication Records Editorial correspondence

How Information May Be Used

Process manuscript submissions
Coordinate the peer-review process
Communicate editorial decisions
Maintain publication records
Respond to author and reader enquiries
Manage journal operations
Address research integrity matters

Privacy Principles

  • Personal data is managed securely and responsibly.
  • Access to personal information is restricted to authorized editorial staff.
  • Manuscripts and peer-review records remain confidential.
  • Personal information is not intentionally used for unrelated commercial purposes.
  • Appropriate safeguards are implemented when third-party services are used.

Data Retention

Literary Horizons retains personal information only for as long as necessary to support scholarly publishing, editorial administration, record management, and compliance with applicable legal and ethical requirements.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Statement may be revised periodically to reflect changes in technology, publishing practices, legal requirements, or data protection regulations. Any updates will be published on the journal website to ensure transparency and continued compliance.

Literary Horizons remains committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and trust of everyone involved in the publication process while maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and responsible scholarly publishing.