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Publisher Statement

The University Student Publishing Alliance, (Nottingham, United Kingdom) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards throughout every stage of the publication process. As a platform dedicated to sharing original academic research, we maintain rigorous standards in the evaluation, approval and publication of all submitted work. We aim to provide a trusted space for students to share their findings while preserving the integrity of academic publishing.

We endorse and commit to the following principles:

  • To promote scholarly work that meets high standards of research design, academic rigor, and clear writing.

  • To maintain a fair, transparent, and timely review process for all submitted work.

  • To retain the right to reject submissions that do not align with the platform’s scope or ethical expectations.

  • To reject any submission found to be simultaneously under consideration elsewhere.

  • To assess all submissions based solely on scholarly merit, regardless of the author’s background or affiliation.

  • To reject or retract any work found to involve plagiarism, falsified data, or misrepresentation of authorship or contributions.

  • To monitor and uphold quality, editorial standards, and respectful communication across all contributors and reviewers.

  • To handle any suspected academic or publication misconduct swiftly, fairly, and professionally, including for submissions in the pre-publication stage.

Author Responsibilities:

By submitting to the University Student Publishing Alliance (www.publishyourdissertation.com), authors confirm that:

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  • The work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under review by another journal.

  • All permissions for use of third-party content have been obtained where applicable.

  • The authorship list accurately reflects each contributor’s input and that all authors have agreed to the submission.

  • The content is free from plagiarism or unjustified self-citation, and appropriate credit has been given to prior work.

  • Any reused material from previously published work is clearly cited, and permission has been obtained if necessary.

  • Ethical approvals (if applicable) have been obtained and documented.

  • Any conflicts of interest, including funding or institutional affiliations, are transparently disclosed.

  • Data accuracy is confirmed, and authors are willing to provide data for verification if reasonably requested.

Post-Publication Expectations:

  • Authors agree to notify 'University Student Publishing Alliance' of any substantial errors found after publication and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

  • Published work will be indexed and discoverable via search engines and academic repositories where applicable.

  • Authors understand that access to their dissertation or thesis will be available as open access.

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We are dedicated to supporting students and aim to make academic research more accessible, discoverable, and impactful across disciplines.

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About USP Alliance - Publish Your Dissertation

 

The University Student Publishing Alliance is an organisation established to help university-level students publish high quality written work. Our open-access journals provide a platform for students to publicly showcase their research to a wider audience, strengthen their CV and enhance job and postgraduate prospects.

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