Book Policies

The Scientific Book Committee of South American Publishing (SAP) is an international body of distinguished scholars and researchers responsible for ensuring the academic quality and integrity of our book collections.

● Responsibilities: The Committee oversees the preliminary assessment of book proposals, ensuring they align with SAP’s mission of scholarly excellence. Members provide guidance on the scope of new collections and advise on the selection of external peer reviewers to ensure a rigorous evaluation process.

● Composition: Our committee consists of experts from diverse academic disciplines, primarily holding doctoral degrees and affiliated with prestigious international universities. The diversity of the committee ensures a broad geographical and thematic perspective, strengthening the global reach of the research published under the SAP imprint.

● Ethical Oversight: The Scientific Book Committee also acts as a consultative body for ethical matters, ensuring that all published works adhere to the COPE guidelines and maintain the highest standards of research integrity.


Book Manager:

Nairobi Hernandez, South American Publishing (Uruguay)


Editorial Team and Advisory Committee:

Interdisciplinary Communication and Media Technologies:

Carlo Eugeni, University of Leeds (Reino Unido)

Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Shri Vishnu Engineering College For Women (India)

Firas Tayseer Mohammad Ayasrah, Al Ain University (United Arab Emirates)

Ghorban Ali Bagheri-Bardi, Persian Gulf University (Iran)

Hussein Farooq Tayeb Al-Saadawi, Firat Üniversitesi (Turkey)

Israa Ali Al-Neami, University of Technology (Iraq)

Javaid A.Shiekh, University of Kashmir (India)

Joko Slamet, Universitas Negeri Malang (Indonesia)

Laura Perassi, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Argentina)

Li Jinghong, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Japan)

Michael Muia Munyao, Kenyatta University (Kenya)

Mohamed Lahby, Université Hassan II de Casablanca (Morocco)

Mrutyunjay Padhiary, Assam University (India)

Normah Binti Maan, Universiti Teknologi (Malaysia)

Om Khare, College of Engineering Pune Technological University (India)

Pankaj Kumar Dubey, Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology (India)

Ping Zhang, Baoji University of Arts and Sciences (China)

Ranjit Panigrahi, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (India)

Shashank Parmar, Visa Inc. (United States)

Shivam Gupta, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (India)

Sugandh Arora, Ajeenkya DY Patil University (India)

Suvimol Mukviboonchai, Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University (Thailand)

Tadesse Walelign, Debre Tabor University (Ethiopia)

Victoria García Alarcón, Universidad de Málaga (España)

Zhe Liu, Xinyu University (China)


Innovations in Science and Engineering:

Abdulmotaleb El Saddik, University of Ottawa (Canada)

Adhitia Erfina, Nusa Putra University (Indonesia)

Ajoy Kanti Das, Bir Bikram Memorial College, Agartala (India)

Ana Luiza Peres Baldiotti, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil)

Andrew López Sánchez, Hospital Asociación Española, Universidad de Montevideo (Uruguay)

Belmiro Cavalcanti do Egito Vasconcelos, Universidade de Pernambuco (Brazil)

Bilal Alataş, Firat Üniversitesi (Turkey)

Bruno R. Monteiro, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (Brazil)

Carmen Burgos-Videla, Institute for Research in Social Sciences and Education, University of Atacama (Chile)

Christian Fau, Iberoamerican Cochrane Network, Fundación Oftalmológica 2020 (Chile)

Claudia Diaz de la Rosa, Universidad Ciencias Médicas Cienfuegos (Cuba)

Daniel de Sousa Luz, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Piauí – IFPI (Brazil)

Débora Dummer Meira, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Brazil)

Diego Robles Cruz, Universidad de Valparaiso (Chile)

Digvijay Pandey, Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Technical University Lucknow, Lucknow (India)

Dustin Tahisin Gómez Rodríguez, Universitaria Agustiniana (Colombia)

Gaige Wang, Ocean University of China (China)

Gwanggil Jeon, Incheon National University (South Korea)

Hayder A Nahi, Al Qasim Green University (Iraq)

Huchang Liao, Sichuan University (China)

Iraklis Varlamis, Harokopio University of Athens (Greece)

Johanna Alexandra Trejos Ballesteros, Corporación Universitaria UNITEC (Colombia)

John Martin, Jazan University (United States)

José María Merigó, University of Chile (Chile)

Juan Carlos Correa Nuñez, Tecnológico de Monterrey (México)

Junpeng Chen, Westlake University (China)

Karime Montes-Escobar, Universidad Técnica de Manabí (Ecuador)

Leonardo Henrique Silva Fernandes, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (Brazil)

Madhumangal Pal, Vidyasagar University (India)

Manoj Kumar, Ranchi University (India)

Mario Coccia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (Italy)

Mazin Abed Mohammed, University Of Anbar (Iraq)

Mehdi Gheisari, Islamic Azad University (Iran)

Mohammad Belayet Hossain, Chittagong Independent University (Bangladesh)

Mohammadi Afshin, Urmia University of Medical Sciences (Iran)

Mohammed Elmogy, Mansoura University (Egypt)

Muhammad Ayaz, Monash University (Australia)

Muhammad Farhan Basheer, University of Lahore (Pakistan)

Novlloyd E. Celeste, Northwest Samar State University (Philippines)

Omar Hussein Salman, Al-Iraqia University (Iraq)

Pablo Olivero, Universidad de Valparaiso (Chile)

Priyank Jain, Council of Indian Institutes of Information Technology (India)

S Balasubramaniam, University of Kerala (India)

Sergio Peignier, INSA Lyon (France)

Shampy Kamboj, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh (India)

Shuiqing Yang, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics (China)

Som Biswas, University of Tennessee Health Science Center (United States)

Valter Pagani, ASOMI College of Sciences (Malta)

Zhen Zhang, Dalian University of Technology (China)


Applied Research in Health and Medicine:

Abdesslam Boutayeb, Université Mohammed Premier Oujda (Morocco)

Abul Kalam Azad, Islamic University of Technology (Bangladesh)

Adriana Carlina Álvarez, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (Argentina)

Ali Maher, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (Iran)

Ana Paula Serrata Malfitano, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (Brazil)

Andrzej Klimczuk, Department of Social Policy, SGH Warsaw School of Economics (Poland)

Anelise Gregis Estivalet, Universidade de Brasília (Brazil)

Anna Cristina Rodopiano de Carvalho Ribeiro, Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil)

Axel Bastián Poque González, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Brazil)

Ayman F. Batisha, Environment and Climate Change Research Institute, National Water Research Center (Egypt)

Betina Freidin, Instituto de Investigaciones Gino Germani (Argentina)

Chinedu Francis Egbunike, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Nigeria)

Chusni Ansori, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (Indonesia)

Cristián F. Bonacic, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Chile)

Cristine Gorski Severo, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Brazil)

Daniel Canavese Oliveira, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)

Davies Wambwa, The Copperbelt University School of Mines and Mineral Sciences (Zambia)

Delfino Vargas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Mexico)

Elizabeth Gloria Montanares-Vargas, Universidad de la Frontera (Chile)

Enrique Hernán Riquelme Mella, Universidad Católica de Temuco (Chile)

Eric Charles Henri Dorion, l´École de Technologie Supérieure de Montréal (Canada)

Erwin Hernandez, Universidad de La Sabana (Colombia)

Fernando Lolas Stepke, Universidad de Chile (Chile)

Gibrán Cruz-Martínez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain)

Gustavo Andres Cediel Giraldo, Universidad de Antioquia (Colombia)

Hapugahapitiye Mohottalage Renu Kalhari Geethani Nandasena, University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka)

Isahaque Ali, Universiti Sains Malaysia (Malaysia)

Javad Imani Shamloo, Tabriz Islamic Art University (Iran)

José G. Vargas-Hernández, Budapest Centre for Long-term Sustainability (Hungary)

Julio Cesar Quispe Mamani, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano (Peru)

Kesavan Rajasekharan Nayar, Global Institute of Public Health Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute Thiruvananthapuram (India)

Lubia Velázquez–López, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (Mexico)

Marcelo José Monteiro José Monteiro Ferreira, Universidade Federal do Ceará (Brazil)

Márcio Flávio Moura De Araújo, Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz (Brazil)

Marco Aurélio Máximo Prado, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil)

Marco Bettine, Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil)

Md Assraf Seddiky, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (Bangladesh)

Mehmet Fatih Çömlekçi, Kirklareli University (Turkey)

Melisa Miranda Correa, The University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom)

Miguel Ángel Gardetti, Centre and the Centre for Study of Sustainable Luxury (Argentina)

NaraHiroko Hiroko Takaki, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil)

Nubia Esther Hernandez Florez, Universidad Metropolitana de Barranquilla (Colombia)

Pedro Henrique Mariosa, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (Brazil)

Phuc Nguyen Canh, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam)

Rahshida L. Atkins, The College of New Jersey (United States)

Ricardo Rafael Díaz Calderón, Universidad Cesar Vallejo (Peru)

Silvana Maria Bitencourt, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (Brazil)

Úrsula Oswald-Spring, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Campus Morelos (Mexico)

Venkataramanan, Dwarkadas Jivanlal Sanghvi College of Engineering (India)

Valeria Vegh Weis, Universität Konstanz (Germany)

Vasco Cumbe, Ministry of Health Mozambique (Mozambique)

Wafa Ghardallou, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (Saudi Arabia)

Wangdo Kim, Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia - UTEC (Peru)

Wellington Pinheiro Dos Santos, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (Brazil)



Environmental Science and Sustainability:

Abdeslam Badre, Mohammed V University in Rabat (Morocco)

Abdul Rahman Saili, Universiti Teknologi MARA (Malaysia)

Abdul Rahman Salisa, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (Malaysia)

Acep Irham Gufroni, Universitas Diponegoro (Indonesia)

Ahmed N.Al-Dujaili, Amirkabir University of Technology (Iran)

Alhaji Modu Bukar, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Malaysia)

Ali Akgül, Siirt Üniversitesi (Turkey)

Amos Kipkorir Langat, The Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (Kenya)

Ana Karen Galvez Larios, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (México)

Andi Dirga Noegraha, Hasanuddin University (Indonesia)

Anjan Biswas, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (South África)

Arif Alkozay, Herat University (Afghanistan)

Asep Andang, Faculty of Engineering (Indonesia)

Atlanta Choudhury, Gauhati University (India)

Brima Gegbe, Njala University (Sierra Leone)

César Daniel Rivera-Tello, Universidad de Guadalajara (Mexico)

Chander Prabha, Chitkara University (India)

Clement Asare, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (Ghana)

L. Suthar, Wollo University (Ethiopia)

Desalegn Abera Mersha, Bahir Dar University (Ethiopia)

Dunya Zeki Mohammed, Gilgamesh University (Iraq)

Edmund Fosu Agyemang, University of Ghana (Ghana)

Farkhana Binti Muchtar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysia)

Fatemeh Baharlounezhad, University of Tabriz (Iran)

Hannah Grace, Vellore Institute of Technology (India)

Gebrie Kassaw Yirga, Debre Tabor University (Ethiopia)

Gebru Hailu Redae, Mekelle University (Ethiopia)

Helmi Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Malaysia)

Hidayatul Aini Zakaria, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (Malaysia)

İlker Kefe, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University (Turkey)

Ishtiak Al-Mamoon, Urology and Transplantation Foundation (Bangladesh)

Jaime Andres Perez-Taborda, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede de La Paz (Colombia)

Johanna Binti Ahmad, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysia)

Kaleb Jia Chaka, Unity University (Ethiopia)

Khalilullah Amin Bin Ahmad, Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (Malaysia)

Kondwani Msango, ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute (India)

Lakshami Prasad Purohit, Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University-India)

Lateef Bankole Adamolekun, Federal University of Technology (Nigeria)

Liang He, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University (China)

Loc Minh Tran, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam)

Muktiarni, Fakultas Pendidikan Teknologi dan Kejuruan (Indonesia)

Shanthalakshmi, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (India)

Machodi J.Mathaba, University of South África (South África)

Mahmoud M.M.Refaey, Faculty of Agriculture (Egypt)

Marwa Medhat Abdel-Azeem, Nuclear Materials Authority (Egypt)

Menna Nabil, The Higher Institute of Engineering (Egypt)

Mir Azad Kalam, Narasinha Dutt College (India)

Mohamad Shaiful Abdul Karim, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (Malaysia)

Mudassar Fareed AWan, University of Management and Technology Lahore (Pakistán)

Muhammad Tayyab Naqash, Islamic University of Madinah (Saudi Arabia)

Muhammad Yasser Alsedfy, Faculty of Science (Egypt)

Bharathiraja, Chitkara University, Punjab (India)

Nebojsa Bacanin, Singidunum University (Serbia)

Netsanet Zeleke Haile, Ethiopian Civil Service University (Ethiopia)

Om Prakash, Birla Institute of Technology (India)

Owusu Nyarko-Boateng, University of Cincinnati (United States)

Padmanabhan Srinivasan, National Institute of Technology Silchar (India)

Panumas Saingam, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (Thailand)

Peng Feng, Chengdu University (China)

Pushpa Gothwal, Manipal University Jaipur (India)

Rajaram Pichamuthu, GITAM University (India)

Ramachandran Harikrishnan, Symbiosis International (Deemed University- India)

Ramsha Shafqat, University of Lahore (Pakistán)

Raphael Shadai Oguike, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (Nigeria)

Refat A.El-Sheikhy, College of Applied Medical Sciences (Saudi Arabia)

Saifudin Hafiz Yahaya, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (Malaysia)

Sani Isah Abba, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (Saudi Arabia)

Sarita Simaiya, Galgotias University (India)

Satria Abadi, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Malaysia)

Sergio D. Rosales-Anzola, Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas (Venezuela)

Seyedeh Sara Mirfazli, Iran University of Medical Sciences (Iran)

Shakiroh Khamis, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia)

Shuang Jin, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Malaysia)

Sofia Mastrokoukou, University of Salerno (Italy)

Sudradjat Supian, Universitas Padjadjaran (Indonesia)

Suzani Mohamad Samuri, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Malaysia)

Taswadi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (Indonesia)

Ullah Asad, Karakoram International University (Pakistán)

Umar Kassim, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (Malaysia)

Wan Azani Mustafa, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (Malaysia)

Wenjie Li, Guangzhou Xinhua University (China)

Yisahake Tsegaye, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center (Ethiopia)

Yongqin Zhang, Zhengzhou University (China)


Educational Technologies and Learning Innovations:

Alberto Corrado Di Martino, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna (Italy)

Alberto Enrique D'Ottavio, Universidad Nacional de Rosario (Argentina)

Alejandro Roth, Universidad de Chile (Chile)

Alexandre Faraco de Oliveira, Universidade do Planalto Catarinense (Brazil)

Ana Lía Nocito, Universidad Nacional de Rosario (Argentina)

Andy Petroianu, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil)

Bianca Sakamoto Ribeiro Paiva, Hospital - Barretos (SP) (Brazil)

Bruno Bastos Godoi, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (Brazil)

Bryan Silva Andrade, Universidade de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (Brazil)

Carlos Alberto Miranda-Bastidas, Hospital Psiquiátrico Universitario del Valle (Colombia)

Carlos Rafael Araujo-Inastrilla, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana (Cuba)

Carlos Rodrigo Rojas Zepeda, Universidad del Bio Bio (Chile)

Carlos Trenado, Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (Germany)

Carmen Lizette Gálvez-Hernández, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia (Mexico)

Catia Helena de Almeida Lima Massari, Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil)

Chandramouli Balasubramanian, Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata (I-NK) (India)

Claudia Lizbeth Martínez-González, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (Mexico)

Cristina Mandau Ocuni Cá, Universidade Federal do Ceará (Brazil)

Cristina Mattos Pereira Frange, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Brazil)

Daniel Antunes Freitas, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Brazil)

Daniela Moraes Morelli, Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria (Argentina)

Dany Esteban Gallego Quiceno, Corporación Universitaria Americana (Colombia)

Edgar De Barros Filho Marcąl, Universidade Federal do Ceará (Brazil)

Eduardo Bracho-Blanchet, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez (Mexico)

Eduardo De Jesús Pomares Bory, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana (Cuba)

Eduesley Santana-Santos, Université Fédérale de Sergipe (Brazil)

Elsa Martínez Sariol, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Santiago de Cuba (Cuba)

Emilio Abad-Segura, Universidad de Almería (Spain)

Enrique Alejandro Sanchez-Valdivieso, Universidad Cristóbal Colón (Mexico)

Esmaeil Mehraeen, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences (Iran)

Frank Hernández-García, University of Oviedo (Spain)

Jaime Misael Jalife-Chavira, Chihuahua Institute of Technology (Mexico)

Joaquín Hevia M., Unidad de Imaginología Hospital San Juan de Dios La Serena (Chile)

Jorge A. Guimarães, Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre (Brazil)

Jorge Quiroz-Williams, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (Mexico)

José A. Estepa-Becerra, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Especialización en Etología y Bienestar Animal (EBAE) (Colombia)

José Arnaldo Shiomi da Cruz, Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil)

José Otávio Costa Auler-Júnior, Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil)

José Patricio López-Jaramillo, Universidad de Santander (Colombia)

José Roberto Herrera Cantorani, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology (Brazil)

José Trinidad Núñez-Troconis, Universidad del Zulia (Venezuela)

Juliana Gonçalves Reis, Studio Guttis (Brazil)

Jurandy G. Almeida, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (Brazil)

Klenicy Kazumy De Lima Yamaguchi, Federal University (Brazil)

Leonardo A. Pérez, Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Chile (Chile)

Luc M.A. Hens, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium)

Luciana Daniela Garlisi-Torales, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (United States)

Luís Henrique Montrezor, University of Araraquara (Brazil)

Luis Rafael Moscote-Salazar, Colombian Clinical Research Group in Neurocritical Care (Colombia)

Luiz Fernando Ernando Quintanilha, Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz (Brazil)

Manuel E. Cortés, Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins (Chile)

María Josefina Vidal-Ledo, Escuela Nacional de Salud Publica (Cuba)

Maria Teresa Rosanova, Hospital de Pediatría Juan P. Garrahan (Argentina)

Mateus Dias Antunes, Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil)

Matheus Belloni Torsani, Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil)

Nadia Zanon Narchi, Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil)

Najib Kissani, University Hospital Mohamed VI (Morocco)

Nubia Mercedes Gonzalez Jimenez, Universidad de Boyaca (Colombia)

Pathiyil Ravi Shankar, International Medical University (Malaysia)

Paula Bresolin, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Brazil)

Paulo Antonio Barros Oliveira, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)

Pedro Henrique Brito da Silva, Universidade Federal de Goiás (Brazil)

Prerna Kukreti, Lady Hardinge Medical College (India)

Raíssa Bárbara Nunes Moraes Andrade, Instituto de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (ICTIN), Universidade Federal de Lavras (Brazil)

Reinaldo Bulgarelli Bestetti, Universidade de Ribeirao Preto (Brazil)

Renan Moritz Varnier Rodrigues de Almeida, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

Reyna Isabel Rey Fuentes, Universidad de Guadalajara (Mexico)

Ricardo Burg Ceccim, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)

Ricardo Tavares de Carvalho, Clinics Hospital, University of Sao Paulo (Brazil)

Richard David Rosin, The University of the West Indies (Jamaica)

Rodrigo José Bezerra de Siqueira, Universidade Federal do Ceará (Brazil)

Roland Joseph D. Tan, University of the Philippines Manila (Philippines)

Rosaura Esperanza Benítez-Pérez, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias (Mexico)

Sanjay Kalra, Bharti Hospital (India)

Saumya S. Sao, Duke University School of Medicine (United States)

Submission Preparation Checklist
Before submitting your manuscript to South American Publishing (SAP), please ensure that you have fulfilled the following requirements:
● Originality: The submission has not been previously published, nor is it currently under consideration by another publisher or journal.
● File Format: The submission file is in Microsoft Word (.docx) format using the official SAP Book Template.
● Formatting: The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements (APA or Vancouver Style) outlined in the Author Guidelines.
● Metadata & Links: Where available, URLs and DOIs for all references have been provided.
● Anonymization: The manuscript has been fully anonymized. Author names, affiliations, and identifying information have been removed from the main file to ensure a rigorous double-anonymized peer review.
● ORCID iD: All contributing authors and editors have provided their ORCID iD.
● Permissions: All necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted images, tables, or data have been obtained and are ready for submission.

South American Publishing (SAP) is an international publisher dedicated to advancing scholarly dialogue through high-quality academic books. We provide a rigorous framework for both edited collections and authored monographs to ensure global impact and indexing.

1. Submission Preparation and Templates
Manuscripts must be prepared using the official SAP Book Template. Submissions that do not adhere to these formatting requirements will be returned for correction before peer review.

Download Template: SAP Full Book Template (.docx)  |  SAP Book Chapter Template (.docx)

● Style Guide: All books must follow APA Style (7th Edition) or Vancouver Style for citations and references.

2. Types of Book Publications
● Edited Books: Collections of chapters from multiple contributors, managed by a Book Editor-in-Chief.
● Authored Books: Monographs or research insights written by a single author or a specific group of co-authors.

3. Book Editor & Author Responsibilities
● Originality: Manuscripts are accepted on the understanding that they are original and not under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism screening is mandatory (max 10% overlap).
● ORCID: The ORCID iD is mandatory for all Book Editors and Corresponding Authors to ensure proper metadata integrity.
● Copy Editing: Authors and Editors must ensure the manuscript is professionally copy-edited. SAP offers translation services for works submitted in Spanish to be published in English.

4. Peer Review Process (Double-Anonymized)
All book chapters and full manuscripts undergo a double-anonymized peer review by at least 3–5 international experts.
● Evaluation Criteria: Reviewers assess originality, significance of contribution, international relevance, methodology, and organizational structure.
● Feedback: Reviewers provide constructive, honest assessments to help authors improve the quality and rigor of their research.

5. Editor’s Final Checklist
To avoid publication delays, Book Editors must provide:
● Table of Contents: Including section divisions, chapter titles, and author affiliations.
● Frontmatter: Mandatory Preface (3,000–4,000 words), optional Foreword, and Acknowledgments.
● Boards: List of Editorial Advisory Board members and list of reviewers involved in the project.

6. Ethical Policies and Plagiarism
● Ethics: Studies involving human or animal subjects must state compliance with international ethical standards (e.g., Declaration of Helsinki).
● Plagiarism: All submissions are screened using professional anti-plagiarism software. Please refer to our Anti-plagiarism Policy for detailed thresholds and procedures.
● Conflict of Interest: All authors must provide a disclosure statement regarding funding or potential conflicts.

7. Book Processing Charges (APC)
Authors should review the Fee Schedule in the "Book Processing Fees" section of the specific journal prior to submission to confirm any applicable charges for publication and production services.

Submission Process
Publishing with South American Publishing (SAP) involves a structured two-phase process designed to ensure academic rigor and editorial alignment.

Phase 1: Initial Book Proposal
All authors must first complete the Initial Assessment Form. At this stage, you only need to provide the core details of your project, such as the abstract, target audience, and a tentative table of contents.
● Our editorial team will review the proposal's relevance and scientific impact.
● You will receive a decision regarding the pre-approval of your project within 7-10 business days.

Phase 2: Platform Invitation & Formal Submission
If your proposal is approved, you will receive an official email containing the Submission Platform Guidelines.
● This invitation will include the link to register in our system and the specific instructions to upload your book chapters or full monograph.
● At this stage, your files must be strictly adjusted to the Official SAP Book Template and comply with our citation styles (APA or Vancouver).

Important for Authors
While the formal platform registration happens in Phase 2, we strongly encourage all authors to review the Author Guidelines and Ethical Policies before submitting their initial proposal to ensure their work aligns with SAP’s international standards.

The editorial and review process for books and chapters published by South American Publishing is a crucial task aimed at ensuring that all works meet the required standards of academic quality, originality, and impact within their respective fields of knowledge.

This essential process is carried out through an external expert review system, in which manuscripts are evaluated by independent specialists recognized for their expertise and academic credentials. These reviewers are unrelated to one another and unaware of the authorship of the work being evaluated, ensuring fairness and impartiality throughout the process through a double-blind external peer review system.

The task of the external reviewers is to collaborate with the Editorial Committee in verifying the originality, relevance, structure, and academic rigor of the manuscript, as well as its adherence to AG Editor’s formal and ethical publishing requirements.
Their evaluation focuses on a thorough and constructive analysis of both content and presentation, with the aim of improving the overall quality of the book or chapter before publication.

The reviewers of South American Publishing Books Collection form part of a constantly expanding international network of scholars and professionals, generally holding doctoral degrees or possessing recognized prestige in their respective disciplines. Preference is given to reviewers who have published in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science, or who have demonstrated extensive academic experience in book publishing.

All manuscripts submitted for review are treated as confidential materials. Reviewers must refrain from disclosing or using the information contained in the manuscript for personal benefit or that of third parties. If external consultation or verification is required, the editorial office will coordinate and authorize such actions to preserve confidentiality and ethical compliance.

Steps and Timeframe of the Review Process
1. Submission and Registration
Book manuscripts or book chapters are received by the editorial office following the pre-approval of a publication proposal or editorial project. Each submission receives a unique reference number for tracking and correspondence.
2. Initial Editorial Screening
The Editor-in-Chief or designated Book Editor performs an initial assessment of all manuscripts.
Submissions that do not meet the minimum quality or editorial criteria—such as originality, academic contribution, or linguistic clarity—may be declined at this stage.
Those that meet the minimum standards proceed to external review.
3. External Review
Each book manuscript and each individual chapter in edited volumes is sent to at least two independent reviewers for evaluation.
The reviewers assess the manuscript’s originality, scholarly contribution, structure, and adherence to ethical standards.
The average time for the initial review decision is 45 to 60 days from the date of submission.
4. Author Revisions
All reviewer and editor comments are compiled and sent to the author(s) or editor(s) for consideration.
Authors are expected to return the revised version along with a detailed response letter within 15 days of receiving the feedback.
5. Final Review and Editorial Decision
If reviewers’ opinions differ significantly, a third reviewer may be invited to provide an additional assessment.
The final decision regarding acceptance or rejection rests with the Editor-in-Chief, based on the reviewers’ reports and the academic judgment of the editorial board.
When accepted, the manuscript enters the production stage for formatting, proofreading, DOI registration, and publication.
6. Publication and Indexing
Accepted book manuscripts and chapters are published under the South American Publishing Books Collection.
All works are assigned ISBN and, where applicable, DOI identifiers, ensuring citation and academic visibility.
The editorial team oversees the submission of metadata and published content to indexing and archiving services as appropriate.

Stages and Timeframes of the Review Process
The interaction between reviewers and the editorial team is carried out through the publisher’s communication platform and email correspondence to maintain a complete digital record of all stages of the review process (traceability and transparency).

Once reviewers receive the editorial invitation via email, they have a maximum of 10 days to accept or decline the review.
This invitation includes the title and abstract of the book or chapter, as well as the expected timeline for the evaluation.
Upon acceptance, reviewers receive access to the full manuscript and a standardized review form.

Reviewers must submit their reports and recommendations within six weeks (42 days) from the date of acceptance.
They may include detailed written comments or an attached review document. The final recommendation should be consistent with the reviewer’s qualitative and quantitative evaluation.

In case of significant discrepancies between reviewer recommendations, the editor will assign a third reviewer for an independent evaluation.
If the manuscript is subject to a second round of review, it will preferably be re-evaluated by the same reviewers to ensure scholarly consistency and methodological coherence.

The final acceptance of the book or chapter lies with the Book Editor or Editor-in-Chief, based on the reviewers’ reports and the author’s revisions.
Once approved, the manuscript proceeds to the final editorial stages—layout, proof editing, and publication under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, ensuring open and unrestricted access for readers worldwide.

South American Publishing (SAP) maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism and is committed to ensuring that all published academic books and chapters are original, unpublished, and have not been previously submitted to other publishers.

1. Screening Process
To enforce this commitment, all manuscripts submitted to SAP Books undergo a rigorous screening process before the peer-review stage begins. The editorial team utilizes professional-grade similarity detection software, including: iThenticate (Crossref Similarity Check) and Turnitin. Additionally, editors may use complementary tools such as DupliChecker or Copyscape when deemed necessary to ensure the integrity of the work.

2. Similarity Thresholds and Procedures
The publisher has established a maximum similarity threshold of 10% (excluding references and properly cited direct quotes).
● Results > 10%: If a similarity report exceeds 10%, authors will be formally notified via email. This communication will include the full similarity report.
● Author Response: Authors will be given the opportunity to provide clarifications regarding the detected overlaps.
● Editorial Determination: The editorial board will analyze the feedback to determine if the similarity constitutes plagiarism or a failure in proper citation. If plagiarism is confirmed, the manuscript will be summarily rejected.

3. Preventive Measures for Authors
SAP encourages transparency and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources are properly credited and that the work submitted is their own. Any evidence of scientific misconduct, including data falsification or duplicate submission, will result in immediate disqualification from the editorial process.

At South American Publishing (SAP), the integrity of academic and editorial content, as well as the transparency of the publication process, is fundamental. Therefore, we adhere to the standards and guidelines proposed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE (See: https://publicationethics.org/).
This document describes the principles of good practice applied to our book publishing process.

Academic and Editorial Integrity

At South American Publishing, we maintain high standards of academic and editorial integrity. We expect all book publications to adhere to the following principles:
● Honesty: in all aspects of content creation and editing.
● Meticulous Care: accuracy, excellence, and quality in all stages of publication.
● Transparency: open and clear communication among authors, editors, and reviewers.
● Respect: care for contributors, readers, and intellectual property.
● Accountability: taking responsibility for one’s own work and for maintaining the integrity of the publication.

Procedure for Reporting Concerns

If anyone believes that a book or chapter published by South American Publishing has not been managed in accordance with these principles, they should communicate their concerns to the editorial office at [email protected].
Concerns will be addressed following the guidelines established by COPE (See: https://publicationethics.org/guidance).

Editorial Process

Editorial Independence
At South American Publishing, we ensure editorial independence and avoid any external influence or competing interest that could compromise decision-making.

Diversity and Inclusion
We do not discriminate on the basis of personal characteristics or identity. We promote diversity and inclusion at every stage of the editorial process.

Evaluation Procedure
Editorial and expert review are fundamental to maintaining the standards of our publications.
The editor should ensure that the review process is conducted with fairness, impartiality, and timeliness. Books or book chapters must be evaluated by at least two external reviewers with appropriate expertise in the relevant field, and if their opinions differ significantly, an additional reviewer should be invited. All reviewers must be independent and free from conflicts of interest.
Confidentiality and ethical conduct are maintained throughout the evaluation process.

Authorship and Contributions
Principles of Authorship
We recognize that different disciplines have varying rules about authorship. Where no specific guidelines exist, we recommend applying the following principles:
1. Substantial contributions to the conception, design, or development of the work, or to the analysis, translation, or editing of content.
2. Drafting or critical review of the manuscript’s intellectual content.
3. Final approval of the version to be published.
4. Acceptance of responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of the published work.

Corresponding Author Responsibilities
The corresponding author or editor is responsible for proofreading the manuscript, managing revisions, and responding to editorial queries before and after publication.

Affiliations
Affiliations should represent the institutions that supported, approved, or were involved in the creation of the book or chapter.

Plagiarism
Definition and Policies against Plagiarism
At South American Publishing, we do not tolerate plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as the use of ideas, text, data, or any material produced by others without proper acknowledgment.
Submissions containing suspected plagiarism will be rejected during the initial editorial review. If plagiarism is discovered after publication, corrective actions will be taken according to COPE’s Retraction Guidelines (See: https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.1.4).

Duplicate and Redundant Publication
Duplicate or redundant publication (self-plagiarism) occurs when a book or substantial parts of a chapter are published more than once without appropriate referencing or justification.
We do not support overlapping or duplicate content without clear academic rationale.

Human or Animal Research (If Applicable)
When a book or chapter includes original research involving human or animal participants, authors must ensure compliance with international ethical and legal standards and obtain proper approval and consent.
Authors should align with the Declaration of Helsinki (See: https://www.wma.net/policies-post/wma-declaration-of-helsinki/).

Conflicts of Interest and Financing
We seek to ensure that our publications are free from undue influence.
Authors, editors, and reviewers must declare any potential conflict of interest that could compromise the objectivity or integrity of a book or chapter.
If there are no conflicts, the authors should state: “Conflicts of interest: none.”
If conflicts exist, authors must disclose them following the ICMJE model (See: https://www.icmje.org/downloads/coi_disclosure.docx).

Retractions, Corrections, and Expressions of Concern
Editors will consider retractions, corrections, or expressions of concern in accordance with COPE Retraction Guidelines.
If an error is identified, an erratum or corrigendum will be issued. Retractions apply only in cases of serious error, misconduct, or plagiarism.

Image Manipulation, Counterfeiting, and Fabrication
Authors must avoid altering images or graphics in ways that distort results or misrepresent information.
Minor adjustments (e.g., improving resolution or color balance) are acceptable if they do not change the original meaning of the image. Cases of manipulation will be handled according to COPE policies.

Research Fraud and Inappropriate Conduct
If fraudulent or unethical behavior is suspected, South American Publishing will work with relevant institutions to investigate.
Any book found to contain falsified or fabricated information will be retracted following COPE guidelines.

Versions and Adaptations
Our books and chapters are distributed globally, often in different academic, cultural, and linguistic contexts.
Revised editions or translated versions may be published when necessary, provided they maintain quality and accuracy.

Transparency
We follow the COPE Principles of Transparency and Best Practices in Scholarly Publishing (See: https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.1.12) and encourage authors and editors to uphold the same standards.

Data and Supporting Evidence
Authors are encouraged to maintain accurate records of data, citations, and supplementary materials used in their book or chapter, ensuring transparency and traceability.

Marketing and Communication
All promotional materials, including social media and digital communications, must maintain the integrity of academic content.
Marketing strategies must never influence editorial decisions or compromise the objectivity of publications.

Procedure for the Identification and Handling of Misconduct
Editors and the publisher will take reasonable steps to identify and prevent the publication of content involving plagiarism, citation manipulation, falsification, or fabrication.
Any allegations of misconduct related to published material will be handled following COPE procedures.

Editorial Responsibilities
At South American Publishing, the integrity and quality of our academic publications are paramount. Our ethics policy establishes the principles that ensure fair, transparent, and ethical editorial practices.

Editor Duties
● Editors of South American Publishing books and collections are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are accepted for publication based on quality, originality, and relevance.
● The editor should ensure that the review process is conducted with fairness, impartiality, and timeliness. Books or book chapters must be reviewed by at least two external experts. If their opinions differ significantly, an additional reviewer should be invited. All reviewers must be independent and free from conflicts of interest.
● The editor must evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, regardless of authors’ personal characteristics or background.
● All submitted materials and communications must remain confidential unless explicit consent is provided.
● Editors must not use AI-assisted tools to make editorial decisions, as human judgment is essential for evaluation.
● Editors must declare and avoid conflicts of interest in relation to any work in which they have personal or professional involvement.

Reviewers Duties
● The review process should aim to improve quality and academic rigor.
● Reviewers must treat authors with professionalism and respect, keeping all materials confidential.
● Reviewers must report any suspected ethical issues, plagiarism, or data irregularities to the editor.
● Reviews must be objective and free of personal bias, and reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.

Authors Duties
● Authors must ensure that all information is accurate and original.
● All sources and materials must be properly cited.
● The same work or its substantial parts must not be submitted to other publishers simultaneously.
● The main author is responsible for coordinating communication and ensuring all co-authors approve the final version.
● AI-assisted tools may be used only to improve readability or language, under human supervision, and must be disclosed in the acknowledgments.
● Image modifications are allowed only if they do not alter meaning or remove original information.
● All authors must disclose any conflicts of interest or financial support.
If an error is found after publication, the author must notify the editor promptly to issue the necessary correction.

Open Access Policy
All South American Publishing books are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing free and unrestricted access, sharing, and reuse of content, provided proper credit is given to the authors and publisher.

South American Publishing recognizes the growing influence of artificial intelligence technologies, including large language models (LLMs) and generative systems, on academic research and book publishing. This policy establishes a framework for the ethical, transparent, and responsible use of AI tools throughout the editorial and publication process. It is informed by guidance from international organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), as well as by practices adopted by leading academic publishers.

The use of AI-based tools, including language models such as ChatGPT, is not prohibited. However, these technologies are considered support tools and do not meet the criteria for authorship as defined by international editorial standards. The use of AI does not diminish or replace the author’s or book editor's responsibility for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and accountability of the submitted work. Authors remain fully responsible for all content, regardless of whether AI tools were used during manuscript or book development.

When AI tools are employed by authors to assist with writing, data analysis, or the generation of tables, figures, or other content, such use must be clearly and transparently disclosed within the book or chapter. Disclosure should indicate the name of the tool, its version or model where applicable, the purpose for which it was used, and the stage of the research or writing process in which it was applied. This information should be included in an appropriate section of the book, such as the Acknowledgments or Technical Note.

AI tools must not be credited as authors under any circumstances. The use of AI technologies to fabricate data, manipulate results, generate false references, or otherwise misrepresent research findings is strictly prohibited and may be treated as research misconduct. In such cases, editorial actions may include rejection of the chapter or book proposal or retraction of published material, in accordance with established ethical guidelines.

Chapter Reviewers are required to preserve the confidentiality of the peer review process at all times. Manuscript content must not be uploaded to public or external AI systems that store or reuse user data, as this would constitute a breach of confidentiality. If reviewers choose to use AI tools to assist in drafting their review reports, this must be disclosed to the editors, and no identifiable or sensitive book content may be shared with such tools. Reviewers remain fully accountable for the accuracy, fairness, and appropriateness of any AI-assisted content included in their evaluations.

Editors are responsible for ensuring that authors and reviewers are informed of this policy and that its principles are consistently applied. Any use of AI tools by the editorial team for communication, workflow support, or editorial management must be documented, transparent, and must not interfere with independent editorial judgment. AI technologies must not be used as substitutes for editorial decision-making. Editorial confidentiality, integrity, and human oversight must be preserved at all stages of the process.

The editorial office may employ appropriate tools to identify potential AI-generated content, plagiarism, or manipulation, where necessary, as part of its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the scholarly record. Any concerns related to the inappropriate use of AI will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

In situations where questions, disputes, or uncertainties arise regarding the acceptable use of AI technologies, South American Publishing will follow the guidance and recommendations issued by COPE and WAME, as well as other relevant international standards. This policy is intended to evolve in response to developments in AI technologies and scholarly publishing practices and may be updated accordingly.

South American Publishing is committed to supporting the unrestricted circulation of academic and scientific knowledge. Through its Open Access policy, the publisher ensures that all content released across its books, chapters, and conference proceedings is made freely available to readers worldwide, without financial, technical, or legal barriers.

This policy reflects the publisher’s commitment to broadening access to research, increasing the visibility and reach of scholarly work, and enhancing its academic and social impact. By promoting open dissemination, South American Publishing seeks to contribute to scientific advancement and to the development of society through equitable access to knowledge.

Open access refers to a publishing model in which scholarly content may be read, downloaded, copied, distributed, printed, searched, or linked in full by any user, for any lawful purpose. All materials published by South American Publishing are released under Creative Commons licenses, which enable reuse of the content while ensuring that proper credit is given to the original authors.

Unless otherwise specified, authors publish their work under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license allows others to share, reproduce, adapt, transform, and build upon the material, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate attribution is given and the original source of publication is acknowledged. These permissions cannot be revoked as long as the terms of the license are respected. Users must credit the author, include a reference to the license, and clearly indicate whether any changes have been made, without implying endorsement by the licensor. No additional legal or technological restrictions may be applied that would limit the freedoms granted by the license.

Authors retain their copyright after publication and are encouraged to disseminate their work electronically, including through personal websites, institutional repositories, and recognized open access platforms. Depositing published works in repositories contributes to wider dissemination, earlier visibility, and increased citation of research outputs.

Open access publishing offers multiple benefits, including greater visibility and impact for authors, increased citation potential, and improved access to research for academic communities, professionals, policymakers, and the general public. These benefits are particularly significant for researchers and readers in regions with limited access to subscription-based resources, and they support international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

To safeguard the long-term availability of published content, South American Publishing maintains a digital preservation strategy designed to ensure continued access over time. Published works are preserved through established digital archiving systems and preservation initiatives, which protect content against technological changes and unforeseen disruptions and ensure its availability for future generations of researchers and students.

The publisher is committed to transparent, responsible, and ethical publishing practices, aligned with internationally recognized standards such as those promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). South American Publishing aims to support the global dissemination of research while strengthening the presence and recognition of scholarship produced in South America and other regions of the Global South.

Some publishing services may involve Book Processing Charges (BPCs) to cover the costs associated with peer review coordination, editorial management, production, and dissemination. At the same time, South American Publishing seeks to implement fair and flexible pricing models and may offer fee reductions or waivers, particularly for researchers from low- and middle-income countries or in cases where financial constraints would otherwise limit participation in open access publishing.

South American Publishing (SAP) develops several processes aimed at ensuring the permanent accessibility of the digital books and chapters it hosts on its own servers:

Core Preservation Strategies:

● Backups: Regular backup copies of servers and publication files to prevent data loss.

● Infrastructure: Constant updating of software versions and planning for data migrations to prevent technological obsolescence.

● Metadata: Incorporation of standardized digital preservation metadata in all files.

● Identifiers: Systematic assignment and management of DOI and ISBN identifiers to ensure persistent linking.

● Format Stability: All published files are made available in easily reproducible and widely accepted formats.

Advanced Continuity Measures: SAP implements strategies such as data rejuvenation, migration, and technology preservation, with regular evaluations to ensure their effectiveness. We maintain self-sufficiency by minimizing dependencies on external systems that could compromise long-term access.

Global Archiving Initiatives: South American Publishing (SAP) maintains redundant digital preservation systems and participates in international open-access archiving initiatives (such as LOCKSS/CLOCKSS and institutional repositories) to ensure the long-term availability and authenticity of its published books and chapters for future generations.

South American Publishing is an open access publisher. To provide free access to readers and cover the costs of editorial management and production, we charge a Book Processing Fee.

Standard Fee: The Book Processing Charge (BPC) for our books and chapters is 400 USD. This fee is payable only upon acceptance of the book or chapter proposal after a successful peer-review process. There are no submission fees.

Use of the BPC: The BPC is used to maintain a high-quality publishing infrastructure and covers the following services:

● Editorial management: Support for the peer-review process and coordination between book editors, reviewers, and authors.
● Production: Professional translation and copy-editing, linguistic correction, and high-quality typesetting in multiple formats (PDF, EPUB, and HTML).
● Online hosting: Maintenance of the digital platform, ensuring 24/7 access to research.
● Archiving and Indexing: Submission of metadata to international databases and long-term digital preservation.

Funding and Support:
● Grant Funding: Most authors cover the BPC through research grants or institutional funds.
● Waivers and Discounts: SAP is committed to supporting researchers from diverse economic backgrounds. Requests for partial waivers are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Payment Process: Once a book or chapter is officially accepted, the corresponding author will receive an invoice with payment instructions. The publication process will only proceed once the payment has been confirmed.

More detailed information regarding publishing charges, invoicing procedures, waivers, refund policies, and supported publishing services is available on the Publishing Charges Policy page.

Contact Information: For any inquiries regarding billing or waiver requests, please contact: [email protected]