Literary Voice

A Peer Reviewed Journal of English Studies

ISSN: 2277-4521 (Print)
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Literary Voice accepts papers on multiple facets and genres of Literature in English, Literary Criticism, ELT, Book Reviews and unpublished poems @ [email protected]. The window for submissions for September edition will be open from June 1-4, and March edition from December 1-4. An article violative of guidelines for authors and not accompanied by mandatory declarations, will not be considered. Literary Voice (Online) ISSN 2583-8199 has also been independently launched from January 2023.
Policies of the Journal

Policies of the Journal

Peer Review Policy/Process

Literary Voice is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and quality. To ensure fairness, objectivity, and rigor, the journal employs a double-blind peer review process. This process safeguards the anonymity of both authors and reviewers, fostering unbiased and constructive evaluations of submitted work.

Overview of the Process

Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal’s submission via email to [email protected]

Initial Screening: The editorial team conducts an initial assessment to ensure the submission aligns with the journal’s scope and adheres to formatting and ethical guidelines.

Double-Blind Review: The identities of both the author(s) and reviewers are concealed throughout the review process. Each manuscript is assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.

Review Timeline: Reviewers are expected to submit their evaluations, including recommendations for approval, revision, or rejection, within three weeks of receiving the manuscript.

Decision Communication: Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the editorial team communicates the decision to the author(s). If revisions are required, authors are given a two-week timeframe to address the reviewers’ comments and resubmit the revised manuscript.

Final Decision:
The revised manuscript is re-evaluated to ensure all concerns have been addressed. A final decision on publication is made by the Editor-in-Chief.

Reviewer Responsibilities:

  1. Reviewers are expected to
    provide constructive feedback to help improve the quality of the manuscript; evaluate the manuscript based on its originality, methodology, clarity, and contribution to the field;
  2. maintain confidentiality and avoid using any information from the manuscript for personal gain,
  3. disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their ability to provide an impartial review.

Author Responsibilities:
Authors must

  1. respond to reviewers’ comments in a timely and professional manner;
  2. ensure that all revisions are clearly highlighted and explained in the resubmitted manuscript.
  3. adhere to the journal’s ethical guidelines and formatting requirements.

Outcomes of the Review Process

Acceptance: The manuscript is accepted for publication without further revisions.
Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires minor changes before final acceptance.
Major Revisions: The manuscript requires significant changes and will undergo a second round of review.
Rejection: The manuscript does not meet the journal’s standards or scope.

Ethical Standards and Transparency

At Literary Voice, we hold ourselves to the loftiest standards of ethical publishing, guided unwaveringly by the principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). In our pursuit of intellectual integrity and creative authenticity, we pledge to uphold:

  • A peer review process marked by fairness, impartiality, and scholarly respect.

  • Vigilant safeguards against plagiarism and the perils of duplicate submissions.

  • A steadfast commitment to confidentiality and full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.

We ask of our reviewers not only their expertise but their honor—to disclose any conflicts and to approach each manuscript with an unbiased eye, ensuring that every voice is evaluated on merit alone.

Commitment to Quality and Fairness

The double-blind peer review process ensures that all submissions are evaluated fairly and objectively. By adhering to this rigorous process, Literary Voice upholds its commitment to publishing high-quality, impactful research that contributes to the advancement of literary studies and related fields.

Plagiarism Policy

Literary Voice maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against plagiarism in any form. Plagiarism undermines the integrity of academic research and violates ethical publishing standards. To ensure the originality and credibility of all published work, the journal adheres to the following policies and procedures:

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: 

  1. Copying text, data, or ideas from another source without proper acknowledgment. 
  2. Reproducing one’s own previously published work without citation (self-plagiarism). 
  3. Paraphrasing or rephrasing content from another source without appropriate attribution. 
  4. Submitting work that is not entirely original or has been published elsewhere. 

Detection of Plagiarism

  1. All submissions to Literary Voice are screened using plagiarism detection software to identify potential instances of plagiarism. 
  2. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be subject to further investigation by the editorial team. 

Consequences of Plagiarism

For Published Articles:

  1. request the author(s) to submit a formal letter of apology to the original author(s) of the plagiarized work. 
  2. Remove the article from the journal’s website and issue a retraction notice. 
  3. Notify the author(s)’ institution or employer about the ethical violation. 

For Submissions Under Review:

  1. If plagiarism is detected during the review process, the manuscript will be immediately rejected. 
  2. The author(s) involved will be banned permanently from submitting to Literary Voice. 

For Minor or Unintentional Plagiarism:

In cases of minor or unintentional plagiarism (e.g., improper citation or paraphrasing), the author(s) will be given an opportunity to revise the manuscript and address the issues. 

Author Responsibilities

  1. Authors must ensure that their submissions are entirely original and properly cite all sources used in their work. 
  2. Authors should avoid self-plagiarism by clearly indicating and citing any previously published work included in their submission. 
  3. Authors are responsible for obtaining written permission to reproduce any copyrighted material (e.g., text, images, data). 

Editorial Responsibilities

  1. The editorial team is committed to maintaining the integrity of the publication process and will take all necessary steps to address plagiarism. 
  2. Editors will handle plagiarism cases in accordance with COPE guidelines, ensuring fairness and transparency in the investigation process.

Appeals Process

  1. Authors may appeal a plagiarism decision by providing a detailed explanation and evidence to support their case. 
  2. Appeals will be reviewed by the editorial team, and a final decision will be made based on the merits of the case.

Commitment to Academic Integrity

Literary Voice is dedicated to promoting academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. By adhering to this plagiarism policy, we aim to uphold the trust and credibility of our journal within the academic community. 

For further information or to report concerns about plagiarism, please contact the editorial team at [email protected]

Copyright Policy

Literary Voice is committed to promoting the widespread dissemination of knowledge while protecting the rights of authors. All content published in the journal is made freely available under an open-access license, ensuring that research can be shared and reused responsibly.

Licensing Terms

  1. All articles and content published in Literary Voice are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). 
  2. Under this license, users are free to:
  3. Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  4. Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material.

Conditions

Attribution: Users must give appropriate credit to the author(s), provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. This must be done in a reasonable manner but not in a way that suggests the licensor endorses the user or their use.

Non-Commercial: The material cannot be used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the publisher.

Authors’ Rights

  1. Authors retain copyright of their work and grant Literary Voice the right of first publication.
  2. The work is simultaneously licensed under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license,allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution to the author(s) and acknowledgment of its initial publication in Literary Voice.

Reader Access

  1. All issues/editions of Literary Voice are freely accessible on the journal’s official website: [email protected]
  2. Students, scholars, and readers worldwide can access, download, and share the content without any restrictions, in compliance with the CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

Commercial Use

  1. For commercial use of any content published in Literary Voice, interested parties must obtain prior written permission from the publisher.
  2. Requests for commercial reuse or reprinting should be directed to the editorial team at [email protected]

Open Access Policy 

Literary Voice is committed to the principles of Open Access and provides immediate, unrestricted access to its content to support the global exchange of knowledge. The journal adheres to the belief that making research freely available to the public enhances the dissemination and impact of scholarly work. All published research articles are freely accessible on the journal’s website without any barriers, allowing users to “read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to the full texts of articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose.” 

Literary Voice supports the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) and aligns with its recommendations to promote Open Access. The journal’s Open Access policies are consistent with the BOAI’s principles, which can be accessed @ https://www.budapestopenaccessinitiative.org/

Licensing 

All research articles published in Literary Voice are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license permits users to: 

Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format. 

Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material. 

Under the following terms: 

Attribution — Users must give appropriate credit to the author(s), provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. This must be done in a reasonable manner but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses the user or their use. 

NonCommercial — The material must not be used for commercial purposes. 

Green Open Access Policy

Literary Voice follows the Green Open Access Policy, allowing authors to self-archive their published work in institutional repositories or other platforms, provided proper attribution is given to the original publication in Literary Voice. 

By adopting these policies, Literary Voice aims to enhance the global value of research and ensure that knowledge is accessible to all, fostering greater collaboration and innovation in the scholarly community.

Ethics Policy

Literary Voice is committed to follow the best practices on ethical matters, errors and retractions, and upholding standards of ethical behaviour at all stages of the publication process. Since the publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is a direct reflection of the quality of work of the authors and the institutions that support them, it is therefore, incumbent upon the authors to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior. The author of a submitted article must ensure

  1.  that the work has not been published before
  2.  that the work is not under consideration elsewhere
  3. that copyright has not been breached in seeking its publication.
  4. that proper acknowledgment of sources is done.
  5. that the publication has been approved by all co-authors.
  6. that the authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of others, that this has been appropriately cited or quoted.
Self-Archiving Policy

Literary Voice supports the dissemination of research by allowing authors to self-archive their work in various stages of publication. This policy ensures that authors can share their research widely while maintaining the integrity and visibility of the journal. Below are the guidelines for self-archiving different versions of your article:

Versions of the Article

  1. Preprint Version: Authors may self-archive the preprint version (the version before peer review) at any time, on any platform.
  2. Accepted Version (Postprint) Authors may self-archive the accepted version (the peer-reviewed but unedited version) in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other open-access platforms. 
  3. Published Version:
    Authors may self-archive the final published version (the version with editorial and formatting changes) in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other open-access platforms.

Acknowledgement Requirement

When self-archiving any version of the article, authors must include the following acknowledgment: 

“This is the [preprint/accepted/postprint] version of the article: [FULL CITATION: Article title, author(s), journal name, volume, issue, year, DOI/link to the article, link to the journal https://literaryvoiceglobal.in], which has been published in its final form at [link to the final article].”

Terms & Conditions for Self-Archiving

1. Non-Commercial Use:

Self-archived versions may be used for non-commercial purposes under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). 

Proper attribution must be given to the author(s), the journal, and the publisher. 

Copyrights of the author(s), the publisher, or any third party must not be violated. 

2. Commercial Use:

The use of self-archived versions for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the publisher. 

 Interested parties must contact the journal or publisher to request permission for commercial reuse or reprinting. 

Related Policies

1. Submitted Version (Preprint):

Open Access Allowed: Yes 

Where It Can Be Deposited: Any platform (e.g., personal websites, pre-print servers.

2. Accepted Version (Postprint):

Open Access Allowed: Yes 

Where It Can Be Deposited: Institutional repositories, open-access repositories, preprint servers, or personal websites. 

Embargo Length: No embargo. 

3. Published Version:

Open Access Allowed: Yes 

Where It Can Be Deposited: Institutional repositories, open-access repositories, preprint servers, or personal websites. 

Embargo Length: No embargo. 

Commitment to Open Access

By allowing self-archiving, Literary Voice promotes the global exchange of knowledge and ensures that research reaches a wider audience. Authors are encouraged to share their work responsibly, in compliance with this policy. 

For further clarification or assistance, please contact the editorial team at [email protected]

Repository Policy

Literary Voice encourages authors to share their published work widely to maximize its visibility, impact, and accessibility. Authors are permitted to deposit their post-publication manuscripts in institutional repositories, personal websites, and other open-access platforms. This policy supports the global exchange of knowledge and ensures that research reaches a broader audience.

Permitted Versions for Repository Deposit

  1. Publisher’s Final Formatted PDF Version: Authors may deposit the final published version (the publisher’s formatted PDF) in repositories or on personal websites immediately after publication, without any embargo period.
  2. Accepted Version (Postprint): Authors may also deposit the accepted version (the peer-reviewed but unedited manuscript) in repositories or on personal websites.


Recommended Repositories

Authors are encouraged to use the following platforms for depositing their work:

Institutional Repositories: Deposit in your institution’s repository to enhance local visibility.

Zenodo: A multidisciplinary open-access repository supported by CERN.

Google Scholar: Upload your work to your Google Scholar profile for greater discoverability.

OASIS: An open-access platform for sharing scholarly work.

Personal Websites: Share your work on your personal or professional website.

Benefits of Repository Deposit

Increased Visibility: Depositing your work in repositories ensures it reaches a wider audience, including researchers, educators, and practitioners.

Greater Impact: Open access to your work can lead to higher citation rates and greater academic influence.

Compliance with Funders: Many funding agencies require open-access deposition of research outputs.

Acknowledgement Requirement

When depositing your work, please include the following acknowledgment to ensure proper attribution:

“This is the [accepted/published] version of the article: [FULL CITATION: Article title, author(s), journal name, volume, issue, year, DOI/link to the article, link to the journal https://literaryvoiceglobal.in], which has been published in its final form at [link to the final article].”

Terms and Conditions

Non-Commercial Use: Repository deposits must comply with the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). 

Proper Attribution: Ensure that the journal, publisher, and author(s) are properly credited.

Commercial Use: For commercial reuse or reprinting, permission must be obtained from the publisher.

Commitment to Open Access

By supporting repository deposition, Literary Voice promotes the principles of open access and ensures that research is freely accessible to all. Authors are encouraged to share their work responsibly, in compliance with this policy.

For further clarification or assistance, please contact the editorial team at [email protected]

Disclaimer
  1. Editorial Independence: The views, opinions, and conclusions expressed in the articles published in Literary Voice are solely those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, or the publisher.
  2. Copyright Responsibility: Authors are solely responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe upon the copyright or intellectual property rights of others. Literary Voice and its editorial team cannot be held liable for any copyright violations or plagiarism in published articles.
  3. Accuracy and Liability: While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of published content, Literary Voice does not guarantee the completeness or validity of the information provided. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their work, including data, citations, and references.
  4. External Links: Any external links provided in the articles are for informational purposes only. Literary Voice does not endorse or take responsibility for the content of third-party websites.
  5. Changes to Content: Literary Voice reserves the right to make editorial changes to submissions for clarity, grammar, or formatting, without altering the core content or meaning of the work.

 

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

By adhering to this disclaimer, Literary Voice aims to maintain transparency and accountability in its publishing practices. Authors, reviewers, and readers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the journal’s policies to ensure a collaborative and ethical scholarly environment. For further clarification or assistance, please contact the editorial team @ [email protected]

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