Author Guidelines
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SB Knowledge Press welcomes original academic, research, educational, professional, reference, and scholarly book proposals and manuscripts from individual authors, multiple authors, editors, researchers, institutions, and organizations.
These guidelines are intended to help authors prepare their submissions and support a consistent and efficient editorial and production process.
Our guidelines apply to:
Authored Books
Edited Books / Edited Volumes
Conference Proceedings
Textbooks & Reference Works
Authors are encouraged to read these guidelines carefully before submitting a proposal or manuscript.
1. General Submission Requirements
1.1 Originality
Manuscripts must be original and prepared by the submitting author(s) or editor(s).
The submitted work should not have been previously published in substantially the same form unless this is clearly disclosed and permission has been obtained where required.
Manuscripts should not normally be under consideration by another publisher at the time of submission.
Authors must disclose any significant overlap with previously published or submitted material.
1.2 Types of Books
SB Knowledge Press considers submissions including:
Academic & Research Books
Authored Monographs
Edited Books / Edited Volumes
Conference Proceedings
Textbooks
Reference Books
Professional & Skill-Oriented Books
Educational Publications
Interdisciplinary Books
1.3 Language
English is currently the preferred language for submission.
1.4 File Format
Initial manuscripts and proposals should preferably be submitted in:
Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Supporting figures, tables, illustrations, and supplementary files may be submitted separately where appropriate.
2. Book Proposal
For a new book project, authors/editors may first be asked to submit a Book Proposal.
A proposal should normally include:
Proposed book title and subtitle
Author(s) / Editor(s)
Institutional affiliation
Contact details of the corresponding author/editor
Brief description of the book
Objectives and significance
Intended readership
Subject area / discipline
Proposed table of contents
Brief description of chapters
Estimated manuscript length
Number of figures, tables, photographs, or other illustrations
Details of previously published or related work, if applicable
Information about competing or comparable books, where relevant
Author/editor biography
ORCID iD, if available
The publisher may request additional information depending on the type and scope of the proposed publication.
3. Front Matter
Front matter appears before the main body of the book. The final sequence may vary according to the type of publication, but the following elements are commonly used.
3.1 Title Page
The title page should include:
Full book title
Subtitle, if applicable
Author(s) / Editor(s) name(s)
Institutional affiliation, where applicable
The corresponding author's/editor's contact details should normally be provided separately to the publisher rather than included on the public title page unless specifically requested.
3.2 Copyright & Publication Information
The publisher will prepare or finalize the copyright and publication page.
It may include:
Copyright statement
Author/editor copyright information
Publisher information
ISBN
Edition information
Publishing model, where applicable
Copyright permissions and acknowledgements
Disclaimer, where applicable
Authors should not assign or insert an ISBN themselves unless specifically instructed by the publisher.
3.3 Dedication — Optional
A brief dedication to an individual, group, institution, or cause of personal or professional significance.
3.4 Preface — Optional
The preface is generally written by the author(s) or editor(s) and may explain:
The purpose of the book
Its background
Scope and objectives
Intended readership
How the book is organized
3.5 Foreword — Optional
A foreword may be written by an invited expert, academic, professional, or other appropriate contributor who is not necessarily an author of the book.
3.6 Acknowledgements — Optional
A section recognizing individuals, institutions, organizations, funding bodies, or others who contributed to the development of the publication.
3.7 Table of Contents
The Table of Contents should include:
Chapter titles
Main sections
Subsections, where appropriate
Final page numbers will be inserted or finalized during the production stage.
3.8 Lists — Where Applicable
Depending on the book, authors may provide:
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
List of Symbols
List of Boxes or Other Special Elements
4. Main Text / Body of the Book
The structure of the main text will depend on the publication type.
4.1 Authored Books
For an authored book, chapters should generally contain:
Chapter number and title
Introduction
Main sections and subsections
Figures and tables, where applicable
Conclusions or summary, where appropriate
References
An abstract and keywords may be included where appropriate to the discipline and type of book.
5. Edited Books / Edited Volumes
Each chapter in an edited volume should be prepared consistently.
Where applicable, each chapter should include:
Chapter title
Author(s) name(s)
Institutional affiliation(s)
Abstract
Keywords
Main text
Figures and tables
Acknowledgements, where applicable
References
Recommended Chapter Information
Abstract: approximately 150–250 words
Keywords: approximately 4–6 keywords
The editor(s) should ensure consistency in:
Chapter structure
Terminology
Referencing style
Figure and table numbering
Author affiliations
Formatting
The editor(s) are responsible for coordinating chapter submissions and ensuring that contributors have complied with the agreed requirements.
6. Conference Proceedings
Conference proceedings should follow a consistent manuscript template throughout the volume.
Each paper should normally include:
Paper title
Author name(s)
Institutional affiliation(s)
Corresponding author details, where required
Abstract
Keywords
Main text
Figures and tables, where applicable
References
Conference Proceedings — Editorial Information
The proceedings volume should provide appropriate information about:
Conference title
Conference dates
Conference venue/location
Organizing institution(s)
Editorial/Proceedings Committee, where applicable
Preface or editorial introduction
Conference theme
ISBN, as assigned by the publisher
Peer review or editorial assessment should be described accurately according to the actual process followed for the individual proceedings.
7. Abstracts & Keywords
Where abstracts are required:
Keep the abstract concise and informative.
Clearly state the purpose, scope, methodology, major findings, or key contribution, as appropriate.
Avoid unnecessary references and unexplained abbreviations.
Recommended length: 150–250 words
Keywords: Provide approximately 4–6 relevant keywords that accurately represent the chapter, paper, or book.
8. Figures, Illustrations & Tables
Authors should ensure that all figures and tables are:
Clearly numbered
Referred to in the main text
Supplied with appropriate titles/captions
Legible at the intended publication size
Consistently formatted
Figures- Use: Figure 1. Title of Figure
Tables- Use: Table 1. Title of Table
Image Quality: High-resolution images are recommended. 300 dpi is generally preferred for photographs and other raster images intended for print, where technically appropriate.
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for copyrighted images or other third-party materials where required.
9. References & Citations
Authors should use a consistent citation and referencing style appropriate to their discipline.
Common styles include:
APA
Vancouver
IEEE
Chicago
Other discipline-specific styles
The applicable style may be agreed during the editorial process.
Authors should ensure that:
Every cited source appears in the reference list.
Every reference listed has been appropriately cited where required.
Author names, titles, publication details, DOI information, and URLs are accurate.
References are consistently formatted throughout the manuscript.
10. End Matter
End matter appears after the main body of the book. Depending on the publication, it may include:
10.1 References / Bibliography
The complete references or bibliography should follow the agreed citation style.
10.2 Appendices — Optional
Appendices may contain supplementary material such as:
Additional data
Questionnaires
Research instruments
Technical information
Extended methodology
Supporting documents
10.3 Glossary — Optional
A glossary may be included where specialized terminology would benefit readers. Terms should be arranged consistently, preferably alphabetically.
10.4 Index — Optional / Recommended
An index may be particularly useful for:
Textbooks
Reference books
Academic monographs
Professional books
The final index should be prepared after pagination has been finalized.
10.5 About the Author(s) / Editor(s)
Provide approximately 100–150 words per author/editor, including:
Name
Academic/professional designation
Institutional affiliation
Area of expertise
Relevant professional or research interests
ORCID iD, if available
Authors should provide a professional biography that is accurate and up to date.
11. Page Layout & Formatting
11.1 Page Setup
For initial manuscript submission:
Page Size: A4
Top Margin: 2.5 cm
Bottom Margin: 2.5 cm
Left Margin: 3.0 cm
Right Margin: 2.5 cm
The publisher may modify the final page dimensions and layout during production.
11.2 Font & Spacing
Recommended manuscript formatting:
Font: Times New Roman
Main Text: 11 pt
Main Headings: 11 pt bold or as specified by the publisher
Line Spacing: 1.15
Alignment: Justified
Authors should avoid excessive formatting, manual page breaks, decorative fonts, and complex Word formatting unless specifically required.
12. Heading Structure
Maintain a clear and consistent hierarchy.
Chapter Title: Bold, Title Case
Main Section: Bold
Subsection: Bold or Italic, used consistently
Avoid excessive levels of headings unless required by the structure of the work.
13. Ethical & Publishing Requirements
Authors, editors, and contributors are expected to follow responsible publishing practices.
Depending on the publication, authors may be required to provide declarations concerning:
Originality
Authorship
Copyright
Conflicts of interest
Funding
Ethical approval, where applicable
Permissions for third-party material
Data availability, where applicable
AI-assisted content or tools, where applicable
SB Knowledge Press may request clarification or supporting documentation where necessary.
14. AI-Assisted Content
Authors should follow the SB Knowledge Press AI Use & Disclosure Policy.
Where AI tools have been used to generate, substantially develop, translate, analyze, edit, or otherwise assist with significant content, authors should disclose such use where required.
Authors remain responsible for:
Accuracy
Originality
Appropriate attribution
Copyright compliance
Factual integrity
Final content submitted for publication
AI tools should not be credited as authors.
15. Copyright & Permissions
Authors/editors are responsible for ensuring that appropriate permissions are obtained for third-party copyrighted material where required.
This may include:
Figures
Tables
Photographs
Extended quotations
Adapted material
Previously published content
Permission documentation should be retained and provided to the publisher when requested.
16. Editorial Assessment & Review
All submissions are subject to an editorial assessment.
The assessment may consider:
Scope and suitability
Originality
Content quality
Structure
Intended readership
Academic or educational value
Technical requirements
Copyright and ethical considerations
Publishing suitability
Peer review may be undertaken where applicable to the publication type, subject, and publishing arrangement.
Authors may be asked to revise their proposal or manuscript before a final publishing decision is made.
Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
17. Submission Process
The general publishing process is:
Step 1 — Submit a Book Proposal: Provide information about the proposed book, its scope, readership, and structure.
Step 2 — Editorial Assessment: The proposal is assessed for suitability and publishing requirements.
Step 3 — Review, Where Applicable: The proposal or manuscript may undergo peer review or other appropriate assessment depending on the publication.
Step 4 — Revision: Authors/editors may be asked to address comments or make required revisions.
Step 5 — Publishing Agreement: The applicable publishing terms and agreement are finalized.
Step 6 — Manuscript Submission: The final manuscript and supporting files are submitted according to the agreed requirements.
Step 7 — Editing & Production: The manuscript proceeds through editing, proofreading, typesetting, cover design, and other production stages as applicable.
Step 8 — Publication: The completed book is published in the agreed format(s).
18. Important Production Notes
SB Knowledge Press reserves the right to request revisions to manuscripts, figures, references, or other submitted materials.
Incomplete submissions may require additional information before assessment can proceed.
Failure to follow agreed submission or formatting requirements may delay editorial or production processing.
Final typesetting, cover design, pagination, ISBN placement, and other production elements are handled or finalized by the publisher.
Authors will be given appropriate opportunities to review proofs where applicable.
Changes after final approval may be subject to production requirements or additional conditions.
19. Manuscript Submission Checklist
Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that:
☐ The manuscript is original and appropriately prepared.
☐ The book title and author/editor information are correct.
☐ The table of contents is included.
☐ Chapters are arranged in the intended order.
☐ Figures and tables are numbered and cited in the text.
☐ References follow a consistent citation style.
☐ Third-party materials have appropriate permissions where required.
☐ Author/editor biographies are included.
☐ Required declarations are provided.
☐ AI-assisted content has been disclosed where applicable.
☐ The manuscript file is in an accepted format.
☐ The book proposal and/or supporting documents are complete.