About our Book Publishing Initiative

The Running Line Publishing emerges as a dynamic platform dedicated to amplifying emerging scholarly voices and innovative research across disciplines. We are committed to bridging the gap between academic ideas and global knowledge dissemination, providing a supportive ecosystem for researchers, scholars, and general public.

Objective and Mission Statement

Publishing Model

Editorial Policy and Publication Guidelines

What do we Publish?

• Arts & Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Sciences & Technology
• Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas

We do not consider submissions in the fields of art, fiction, photography, or similar creative disciplines.

Publication Types

We publish both edited and authored books. While we prioritize edited books to facilitate a broader perspective from senior researchers, we also welcome single-authored works. To ensure a smooth publication process, please adhere to the following format requirements for both edited and authored books.

Authored Books

Word Limit: None (but normally it should have 15000+ words).

Chapter Limit: None

Edited Books

Word Limit: None (but normally it should have 15000+ words).

Chapter Limit: None

Peer Review Process for Books

Peer review of books is the quality assurance process that enables scholarly manuscripts to be improved. In contrast to the review of journal articles, which often focuses on the validity of discrete research claims, the peer review of book manuscripts involves a more holistic assessment of the overall intellectual contribution, the theoretical framing, and the likely long-term significance for the field. This is a grueling process that protects the reputation of the publisher. It allows authors a chance to get useful critiques to enable them to improve, at the same time as safeguarding the integrity of academic knowledge production: its quality control, subjecting manuscripts to experts whose scrutiny goes beyond surface-level assessment.

Detailed Review Methodology

Objectively peer review process is a comprehensive quality assurance mechanism designed to:

• Validate the scholarly merit of the manuscript
• Ensure rigorous academic standards
• Provide constructive feedback for improvement
• Maintain the publisher’s reputation for high-quality publications

Review Criteria Breakdown

Review criteria may be segmented in evaluating scientific rigor, authenticity and presentation quality. Here is further breakdown of the mentioned segments.

Scientific Rigor

1. • Methodological soundness
   • Theoretical framework coherence

Originality Assessment

1. • Contribution to existing body of knowledge
   • Innovative perspectives
   • Novel research approaches
   • Potential impact on the field

Manuscript Quality

1. • Clarity of writing
   • Logical structure
   • Coherence of arguments
   • Grammatical and stylistic precision

Comprehensive Review Stages

To achieve above quality and operationalize the process of peer review, all manuscripts under process go through the following stages.

Pre-Screening

1. • Initial editorial assessment
   • Preliminary evaluation of manuscript alignment
   • Verification of submission requirements
   • Potential preliminary feedback

Expert Peer Evaluation

1. • Blind review by 1-2 subject matter experts
   • Detailed written feedback
   • Comprehensive originality report
   • Recommendation for publication status

Author Revision Process

1. • Structured feedback communication
   • Clear revision guidelines
   • Multiple revision opportunities
   • Final editorial decision

Author’s Kit: Comprehensive Drafting Guidelines

These comprehensive guidelines on drafting are indeed significant guides for authors, turning what is otherwise a famously labyrinthine process of manuscript preparation into a clear, accessible one. Such guidelines ensure that consistency across diverse scholarly works is maintained, ensure the efficiency of the editorial review, and help authors communicate their research most effectively by giving in-depth instructions on aspects of formatting, structure, citation methods, and academic writing standards. The Kit not only reduces unnecessary administrative barriers but also supports the authors in the presentation of their intellectual contributions with the highest degree of clarity, precision, and academic rigor.

Expanded Manuscript Preparation

Greater detail in guidelines on the preparation of manuscripts provides authors with a clear structure for developing scholarly works at the highest academic level. Such detailed guidelines go beyond mere formatting or detailed specifications regarding coherence in structure, clarity in argumentation, and professionalism in presentation. Because such guidelines also provide expectations about typography, layout of pages, and components of manuscripts themselves, they support authors in their intellectual contributions while attending to technical requirements for scholarly publishing.

Technical Formatting Requirements

Authors are requested to consult and follow the given guidelines on using of fonts and typesetting whole manuscript for an easy-flow processing at all ends.

Typography

• • Recommended fonts: Times New Roman, Arial, or Cambria
  • Body text: 12-point size
  • Headings: Hierarchical and consistent formatting
  • Professional, readable typography

Page Layout

• • Standard academic margins (1-inch on all sides)
  • Consistent line spacing (1.5 or double-spacing)
  • Page numbers
  • Header/footer guidelines

Detailed Manuscript Components

When compiling your manuscript, please consider following parts to include in the prescribed format.

Title Page Preparation

Please consider following components for preparation of the title page of your manuscript.

Title Page Components

Primary Title

1. • Concise yet descriptive
   • Clearly reflect the manuscript’s core content
   • Maximum 12-15 words
   • Avoid unnecessary jargon
   • Use title case formatting

Author Information

1. • Full legal names
   • Professional affiliations
   • Academic credentials
   • Institutional email addresses
   • ORCID identifiers (if available)
   • Contribution statement explaining each author’s role

Corresponding Author Details

1. • Highlighted contact information
   • Primary point of communication
   • Postal address
   • Institutional affiliation
   • Email and phone contact

Chapter Structural Guidelines

Please build and structure individual chapters in the following fashion.

Chapter Components

Each chapter should include:

1. Chapter Title
   • Descriptive and specific
   • Aligned with chapter content
   • Capitalized appropriately
2. Main Content Sections
   • Logical subsection organization
   • Clear headings
   • Consistent formatting
   • Evidence-based arguments
3. References and Citations (if applicable)
   • Inline citations
   • Comprehensive reference list
   • Consistent citation style
   • Up-to-date sources
4. Use of images

To enhance readability and comprehension, figures should be included in chapters. All images used within the manuscript, including those in the title page, must be properly cited to their original source, if applicable.

References and Further Reading

Formatting Standards

1. • Consistent citation style (APA, Chicago, MLA, Vancouver or any other standard format)
   • Complete bibliographic information
   • Relevant sources

Citation Diversity

1. • Mix of primary and secondary research sources
   • Global research perspectives

Further Readings Section

1. • Additional scholarly works
   • Recommended background reading
   • Emerging research in the field
   • Complementary perspectives

Supplementary Materials

Additional Resources

• Appendices
• Data sets
• Research instruments
• Supplementary analyses

Digital Supplement Guidelines

• Clearly labeled
• Referenced in main text
• Accessible format
• Compliance with data sharing ethics

Submission Checklist

• ✓ Complete title page
• ✓ Chapter structure verified
• ✓ References formatted / Further reading included

Marketing & Distribution

It is at this point that a marketing and distribution strategy transforms the otherwise private intellectual exercise of academic research into a knowledge resource accessible to academics literally all over the world. This will ensure that every scholarly work reaches its desired audience in PDF format, with the highest visibility, impact, and possibility of cross-disciplinary dialogue of the research. A strategically designed distribution network for printed, digital, and niche academic channels opens up access points for wide-scale knowledge dissemination, facilitating maximum academic and professional recognition for authors.

• Our Digital Platforms
  • E-book formats (PDF)
  • Online academic repositories
  • Digital library integration

Author Promotion Support

Supporting author promotion is a key partnership of publishers and scholars to widen the reach and impact of academic research. Whether through press release assistance, conference presentation support, or social media promotion tools, each element plays a huge role in furthering authors’ scholarly work beyond traditional academic boundaries. This full-service support not only guarantees increased visibility and improves the professional profile of each researcher, but it also extends to a general purpose of disseminating knowledge and sharing academia. Author promotion support encompasses:

• Complementary author copies
• Press release assistance
• Academic conference presentation support
• Social media promotion

Publication Ethics Framework

The publication ethics framework establishes the minimum moral and professional requirements for scholarly communication; it therefore gives a systematic approach to research integrity. Simultaneously, the framework will be implementing comprehensive protocols for ethical conduct, data management, and responsible research practice to protect the credibility of academic knowledge production from possible misconduct and lack of transparency in scholarly work. It acts as a very important mechanism to ensure public confidence in the academic research and maintaining the highest degree of intellectual honesty. Our framework for publication ethics has the following pillars:

Ethical Research Conduct

• Commitment to research integrity
• Transparent methodology
• Respect for intellectual property
• Adherence to disciplinary ethical standards

Plagiarism Prevention

• Mandatory plagiarism screening
• Zero-tolerance policy
• Advanced detection technologies
• Consequences for ethical violations

Conflict of Interest Management

Conflict of interest disclosure is a critical mechanism for maintaining objectivity and ensuring the credibility of research output. Transparency, via the disclosure of possible financial, personal, or professional relationships that could affect study findings, is facilitated by this process, enabling readers to make informed judgments about potential biases. This systematic approach to the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of conflicts of interest is a commitment to creating unbiased and reliable scholarship that holds up to the test of scrupulous scrutiny. We manage conflict of interest based on the following practice:

Comprehensive Disclosure Protocol

• Financial relationship transparency
• Personal and professional relationship disclosure
• Institutional affiliation reporting

Conflict Resolution Mechanism

• Structured review process
• Potential manuscript reassignment
• Transparent decision-making
• Preservation of research objectivity

Generative AI Usage Policy

The generative AI use policy constitutes another critical response to the emergent technological challenges in academic research and offers a well-tempered framework for the responsible integration of AI. This policy explicitly spells out, capturing the potential of AI tools while retaining human scholarly judgment within technological assistance that supports, rather than supplants, human intellectual labor. The policy protects academic integrity by demanding transparency, prevents any potential misrepresentation that may arise, and also encourages thoughtful ethical engagement with emerging technologies. Here are some of our policy touchstones when dealing with AI-generated text.

Responsible AI Integration

Responsible AI integration is the well-framed approach to integrating artificial intelligence tools into academic research in such a way that it accommodates the primacy of human intellectual contribution. This gives the assurance that AI would be supportive in enhancing research, data analysis, and writing assistance without being a surrogate for original scholarly work. Responsible AI integration involves recognising and establishing boundaries and ethical guidelines that enable researchers to capitalise on those technological advancements while preserving the creativity, critical thinking, and unique insights that have come to define quality academic scholarship.

Permissible AI Practices

Permissible uses of AI create a clear, ethical guideline on the application of artificial intelligence tools in research and writing. Such guidelines provide boundaries on acceptable use, stipulate what supportive tools are used in enhancing research processes, and isolate practices liable to compromise academic integrity. These practices provide specific parameters for AI application that enable researchers to avail themselves responsibly of technological assistance in such a way that AI becomes an important aid in research, with the responsibility and intellectual rigor of scholarly work remaining original.

Copyright and Intellectual Property

Copyright and intellectual property are important legal and ethical guidelines that provide a balance in handling scholarly works on behalf of both publishers and authors and at the same time provide ways of responsible knowledge dissemination. Detailed protocols, in this case, establish guidelines on ownership, permissions of use, and limits on distribution so that the acknowledgment of the authors would not disappear while the publishers can protect and effectively distribute academic research. The structure provides a supportive environment for academic freedom and the exchange of knowledge, while also bringing a practical framework to the current challenging digital environment for intellectual asset management.

Copyright Ownership

Copyright ownership guidelines provide a clear, legally binding mechanism that defines and protects the intellectual rights associated with scholarly works. These guidelines precisely delineate the rights of publishers and authors to form a basis for responsible knowledge management, which ensures proper recognition, protection, and dissemination of intellectual contributions. This will serve the economic and academic interests of both publishers and researchers and will give a clear way of managing the intellectual property in scholarship. Please consider following while assessing copyrights ownership.

Publisher’s Rights

The Publisher holds following rights and ownership of the material published from its platform.

• • Exclusive copyright ownership
  • Comprehensive publishing rights
  • Global distribution permissions
  • Intellectual property protection

Author Dissemination Rights

These rights majorly include Non-Commercial Sharing Privileges in addition to the following perks.

• • Personal academic sharing
  • Institutional repository inclusion
  • Conference and academic presentation
  • Limited reproduction for educational purposes

Specific Dissemination Guidelines

1. Permitted Uses
   • Share personal copies with colleagues
   • Use in academic presentations
   • Include in personal academic portfolios
   • Reference in subsequent research
2. Prohibited Actions
   • Commercial republication
   • Unauthorized digital distribution
   • Sale of manuscript content
   • Substantial content reproduction without permission

Licensing Details

Licensing information supplies a detailed frame through which given usages, distributions, and reproduction of scholarly works are permitted. In that way, this kind of guideline on licensing spells out what legal boundaries are drawn within which research can be shared, cited, or used. In this manner, they protect the intellectual rights of authors and publishers while allowing dissemination of academic knowledge. The nuanced approach to licensing allows for flexible, responsible dissemination of scholarly work across various academic and professional contexts. Licensing scheme We follow the license scheme below.

• Creative Commons consideration (4.0)
• Attribution requirements
• Non-commercial use stipulations
• Academic fair use provisions

Call for Books

Interested in publishing your next book with us? Please contact us at book_proposal(@)runningline.com. Our dedicated editorial member shall hold your hand all the way from filing book proposal till it appears online.

Contact and Support

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