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Let us connect you with the perfect publishing editor! Provide details about your book concept, and we’ll handle the rest. The editor who best suits your project will contact you once we’ve made the match. Some scientific books are written by one author or a small group of co-authors, while others have many authors who each contribute a single chapter. These books are often edited by one or more experts in the field and can focus on diverse aspects of a broad topic or similar aspects of a very narrow topic.

A book allows you to share your ideas and discoveries with researchers and students worldwide. Writing or editing a book consolidates years of research into a single, comprehensive volume, enhancing the collective scientific knowledge, advancing your career, and establishing you as an expert in your field. The key factor in deciding to write a book is determining if there is a need – a market – for it. As an expert in your field, you are well-positioned to assess this need. For instance, have you searched for a text to update your students on the latest research but found none? Or do other researchers frequently ask for details about a method you developed? If you answered “yes” to either question, you have likely identified a market.

Types of Scientific Books

Scientific books can vary in their structure. Some are authored by a single writer or a small group of co-authors, while others include contributions from many authors, each responsible for a chapter. One or more field experts often edit these books and can address diverse aspects of a broad topic or similar aspects of a very narrow topic.

Benefits of Writing a Book

A book allows you to share your ideas and discoveries with researchers and students worldwide. Writing or editing a book consolidates years of research into a comprehensive volume, enhancing scientific knowledge, advancing your career, and establishing you as an expert. The key factor in deciding to write a book is determining if there is a market for it. As an expert in your field, you are well-positioned to assess this need. For instance, have you searched for a text to update your students on the latest research but found none? Or, do other researchers frequently ask for details about a method you developed? If you answered “yes” to either question, you have likely identified a market.

Types of Books We Publish

1. Monograph: A comprehensive book on a single subject, authored by one or a few co-authors.

2. Contributed Work: A detailed book on a single topic, written by multiple contributors and managed by a volume editor.

3. Textbook: An educational book that provides an overview of a subject, intended for use in teaching.

4. Briefs: Concise summaries of the latest research and practical applications across various fields.

5. Reference: Books like encyclopedias and dictionaries designed to provide specific information rather than being read cover-to-cover.

6. Proceedings: A collection of selected presentations from a conference or workshop.

7. Thesis: A book detailing an author’s research, written to fulfil degree requirements.

8. Lecture Notes: Quick, informal reports on new developments in research and teaching, prioritizing timely communication of current knowledge, even if the form is preliminary or tentative.

Stages of Publication

1. Initial Discussion: It all begins with a conversation with a Publishing Editor in your field.

2. Book Proposal: Every great book starts with an idea. Our experienced publishing editors can help shape your idea into a book-worthy concept. Once refined, we ask authors to submit a formal proposal, which may include the working title, the intended audience, contributors, and a timeline for completion.

3. Prepare Your Manuscript: We guide you throughout the process with templates and instructions to simplify it. We also offer free, multi-language resources to assist you in writing, submitting, and publishing your manuscript in English.

4. Publish Your Book: Our team of professionals will support your project from manuscript submission to publication. Once your draft manuscript is complete, we will assist with formatting and typesetting to transform your words into a book available in three formats: eBook, Print Book, and My Copy. You can track the status of your book in real-time by signing up for automated notifications through our online tracker.

5. Share Your Book: To reach the widest possible audience, we employ an effective mix of marketing and promotion. Upon publication, your book will automatically receive a promotional homepage. Authors are also supported in sharing their published book with peers and the broader community.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines: SPJ Publication invites book proposals and manuscripts in various educational and literary fields, accepting all types of proposals/manuscripts written in English. The focus is on the quality and significance of the content, promoting collaboration between authors and publishers. Authors focus on content while the publisher manages layout responsibilities.

Language and Subjects

· Languages: English

· Subjects/Fields of Publishing: All academic subjects

Eligibility: There are no specific eligibility criteria, but proposals/manuscripts must contain well-organized, significant content.

Plagiarism and Review Process

1. Plagiarism Check: Utilizes detection software. Manuscripts with over 10% plagiarism are returned for revision. Persistent plagiarism results in rejection.

2. Peer Review: Double-blind peer review process for manuscript evaluation.

3. International Standard Book Number (ISBN): SPJ Publication provides an ISBN for all published books.

Full Book Preparation: Authors must follow guidelines while publishers reserve the right to adjust layouts to meet standards.

Book Structure

1. Title Page: Clear title representing the book’s content.

2. About Author(s): Brief paragraph about the author(s).

3. Preface: Explanation of the book, its scope, reasons for writing, target audience, and contributions.

4. Dedication: Optional section for dedications, with the option to include photographs.

5. Acknowledgements: Optional section for expressing gratitude.

6. Contents: List of chapter titles with page numbers.

7. Abbreviations: List of abbreviations used in the book.

8. Main Body/Text Body: Main content section, with each chapter starting on a separate page and including citations.

9. Index: Optional but encouraged; includes keywords with page numbers.

10. Tables and Illustrations: Authors should identify and place tables and illustrations within the text, with concise captions and Arabic numerical numbers. References to tables and figures should be made within the text.

11. References: Each chapter must include citations, numbered according to their order of citation within the chapter, rather than alphabetically.

Citation of References

1. Consecutive References: Use the format [1-3].

2. Non-Consecutive References: Use the format [1, 3, 5].

3. Combination: Use the format [1-3, 5, 7].

4. References Section: List references in numerical order starting from 1.

References Style

1. Journal Articles: Andrew E, Bakchi Bhitran S, Bardoni B. Herbal medicine as inducers of apoptosis in cancer treatment. Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin 2014; 4(suppl 1): 421-7.

2. Books: Kamni RS, Gupta PK. Theory of machines. S Chand Publishing, India, 2005.

3. Book Chapters: Nelwis B, Barmani M. The politics of nature. In: Smith J (ed). The rise of modern genomics, 3rd edition. Wiley, New York, 2001.

4. Online Sources: Bertic Z J. Thermodynamics overview. Web: https://www.thoughtco.com/thermodynamics-overview-2699427, accessed on 25-11-2017.

Book Chapter Preparation: Includes Title, Introduction, Main Body (content), and References.

Ethical Considerations: Authors should read the Editorial Policies.

Online Submission: Authors can submit book proposals/manuscripts using the Online Submission System or via email at ms@spjinternational.co

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