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Openventio Publishers
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1. Publisher
Openventio Publishers is an independent, open-access scholarly publisher committed to giving researchers a rigorous, transparent venue to share their work, free for readers to access, across every journal we run.
We publish across clinical medicine, hematology and oncology, regenerative medicine, and related biomedical fields, with a portfolio of focused journals rather than one broad catch-all title. Each journal has its own editorial board and scope, but all operate under the same core commitments:
- Rigorous peer review — double-blind review by independent subject-matter experts for every submission.
- Transparent fees — a single, published Article Processing Charge (APC) per journal, payable only upon acceptance, with no submission fee and no hidden charges. Waivers and discounts are available for eligible authors.
- Full open access — all articles published under CC BY 4.0, with authors retaining copyright.
- Publication ethics — alignment with COPE guidelines, plagiarism screening via iThenticate on every submission.
- Long-term preservation — archiving via CLOCKSS, LOCKSS, and the PKP Preservation Network.
- Editorial independence — Openventio Publishers provides infrastructure and support but does not influence individual editorial decisions.
2. Author Guidelines
Manuscripts submitted to any Openventio Publishers journal should be prepared in English, following IEEE format for structure and citation style. A complete submission includes:
- Title page with all author names, affiliations, and the corresponding author's contact details
- Abstract (250 words or fewer) and 4-6 keywords
- Main text structured appropriately for the article type (original research, case report, review)
- Figures and tables, numbered in order of reference, submitted as separate high-resolution files (minimum 300 dpi)
- Complete, consistently formatted reference list
- Ethics approval and informed consent statements, where applicable
- Conflict of interest declaration and funding statement
- Data Availability Statement
A formatted Manuscript Template is available in the Downloads section below. All submissions are made online through the relevant journal's OJS portal, and undergo an initial editorial screening (typically within 7 days) before proceeding to peer review. Full journal-specific author policies (copyright, licensing, plagiarism, withdrawal, and more) are published on each journal's own page.
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3. Editorial Guidelines
Editors across all Openventio Publishers journals are expected to:
- Evaluate manuscripts solely on scientific merit, originality, and clarity — never on author seniority, institution, or geography
- Disclose and manage conflicts of interest, recusing themselves from manuscripts involving close collaborators, family, or their own institution within the past three years
- Maintain confidentiality of submitted work throughout the review process
- Act on ethical concerns raised about a submission or published article, per COPE guidelines, regardless of whether the work has already been accepted
- Ensure peer review is conducted fairly, with at least two independent reviewers per manuscript
Each journal maintains a publicly listed editorial board with institutional affiliations, and the Editor-in-Chief's own submissions (if any) are handled entirely independently by another editor.
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4. Reviewer Process
The diagram below shows how a manuscript moves from submission through to publication, including the reviewer stage.
Manuscript submittedEditorial screeningscope and basic checksPeer review2+ independent reviewersEditorial decisionbased on reviewer inputRejectAcceptProduction and publicationDOI assigned, archived, liveRevision requested
Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts on merit alone, provide specific and constructive feedback, disclose any conflicts of interest before starting, maintain confidentiality, and respond within the requested timeframe. Full reviewer guidelines and conflict-of-interest policies are published on each journal's own page.
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5. Open Access Statement
Every article published across every Openventio Publishers journal is immediately and permanently free to read, download, and share — with no embargo and no subscription, under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license. Authors retain copyright of their own work. Openventio Publishers charges a single, transparent Article Processing Charge (APC) of $1000 USD per accepted article, payable only after peer review and acceptance — there is no submission fee, and no charge for rejected manuscripts. Fee waivers and discounts are available for eligible authors; see each journal's APC Waiver Policy. We are committed to the principles of open access set out by DOAJ and OASPA.
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6. Terms and Conditions
By using this website and submitting content to any Openventio Publishers journal, you agree to the following:
- Accuracy of content. Openventio Publishers and its journals make reasonable efforts to ensure published content is accurate, but the views and claims expressed in published articles are those of the authors, not of Openventio Publishers.
- Intellectual property. Published articles are licensed under CC BY 4.0; all other website content (branding, design, non-article text) remains the property of Openventio Publishers unless otherwise stated.
- Acceptable use. Users may not use this website to submit fraudulent, plagiarized, or unlawful content, or to attempt to disrupt or gain unauthorized access to our systems.
- Limitation of liability. Openventio Publishers is not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from use of this website or reliance on published content, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Changes to terms. These terms may be updated periodically; continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the current version.
- Governing law. These terms are governed by the laws applicable in Delaware, USA, where Openventio Publishers is registered.
Questions about these terms can be directed to info@openventio.us.
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7. Join as Editorial Board Member
We're building editorial boards across all Openventio Publishers journals, and we're looking for active researchers and clinicians with genuine subject-matter expertise to help shape editorial direction and peer review standards.
What we ask of board members:
- Reviewing 4-6 manuscripts per year in your area of expertise (flexible based on availability)
- Occasional input on journal scope, special issues, or editorial policy
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest, per our Editorial Policies
How to apply. Complete the Join as an Editor form below and send it, along with your CV and a link to your publication record or ORCID profile, to info@openventio.us, indicating which journal you're applying to.
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8. Join as Reviewer
We welcome reviewer applications from qualified researchers and clinicians across all our journals' subject areas. Reviewing is unpaid, but we try to keep requests reasonable in scope and number, and reviewers are credited (with consent) in each journal's annual reviewer acknowledgment.
How to apply. Complete the Join as a Reviewer form below and send it, along with a link to your publication record or ORCID profile, to info@openventio.us, indicating your area(s) of expertise and which journal(s) you'd like to review for.
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Download Forms
- Manuscript Template — formatted starting point following IEEE format, matching journal section structure and citation style. (See Manuscript_Template.docx)
- Copyright Transfer / License Form — confirms the non-exclusive publishing license granted to the journal under CC BY 4.0. (See Copyright_Transfer_Form.docx)
- Reviewer Evaluation Form — structured form reviewers use to submit their assessment and recommendation. (See Reviewer_Evaluation_Form.docx)
- Join as a Reviewer Form — application form for prospective peer reviewers. (See Join_as_Reviewer_Form.docx)
- Join as an Editor Form — application form for prospective editorial board members. (See Join_as_Editor_Form.docx)
