Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit their works to Publibre, an open-access publishing division of the Expert Novice Group. All submissions are reviewed to determine their suitability before being sent for peer review. Those that meet the required standards will proceed to evaluation before an editorial decision is made.

Before making a submission, please ensure that you have:

· Followed Publibre’s Mandatory Submission Guidelines and Book Structuring Framework.

· Obtained all necessary permissions for any included material such as photographs, figures, tables, datasets, or excerpts from other works.

· Secured consent from all co-authors listed in the submission.

· Where applicable, received ethical clearance from an institutional or national committee, in accordance with your country’s legal requirements.

Submissions that do not meet minimum editorial or formatting standards may be desk rejected before peer review. To avoid this, please ensure that:

· The scope, structure, and outline of your book are well-defined and logically organized.

· The title is concise and clearly represents the content.

· The synopsis, preface, or foreword provides enough context to stand independently, giving reviewers a strong understanding of the book’s purpose and contribution.

Once your manuscript meets these requirements, proceed to complete your submission following the checklist below.

By submitting to Publibre, authors confirm that they:

Have read and agree to abide by all Publibre policies.
Understand that the editorial team reserves the right to make formatting or structural adjustments to align the work with Publibre’s production standards.

Privacy Statement

Effective Date: Aug 10, 2023 | Last Updated: July 25, 2025

At Publibre (formerly XOABD), we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit content, or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

Account and Submission Data: When you register, submit publications, or communicate with us, we may collect your name, email address, institutional affiliation, country, and other relevant professional information.
Automatically Collected Data: Through cookies and analytics tools, we may collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data to enhance performance and user experience.
Correspondence Data: Any emails, forms, or messages sent to Publibre are stored securely for record-keeping and communication purposes.

2. Use of Collected Information

We use your information to:

Manage your account and publication submissions
Maintain accurate publication records
Communicate updates, notifications, or editorial decisions
Improve user experience and website functionality
Comply with legal, ethical, and data integrity obligations

Publibre does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your data may be shared only when necessary:

With editorial or review teams for the purpose of manuscript handling
With indexing or archiving services (e.g., Crossref, SEIPID, X-PEN ID) for persistent recordkeeping
With regulatory or legal authorities when required by law

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Publibre uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Storage and Retention

All information is securely stored on protected servers.
User data and publication metadata are retained permanently for scholarly recordkeeping unless deletion is explicitly requested and legally permissible.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and update your personal information
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
Withdraw consent for certain uses of your data
Request information on how your data is used

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@pub.xpertno.com

7. Security

Publibre implements appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

8. Policy Updates

Publibre reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement periodically. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of the website signifies acceptance of the updated terms.