About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Review Process

All submissions are initially assessed by an editor, who decides whether articles are suitable for academic review and/or publication. Suitability is assessed in relation to the focus and scope of the journal and the article type.

Suitable articles for review are assigned to a minimum of one reviewer including guest reviewers. Submissions are assessed for their clarity, methodology and validity.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief

Shubhangi Karmakar

Editorial Board

Life Sciences: Naoise Irwin; Cathal Keane; Uju Obilor Anyanwu

Chemistry: Alan O' Doherty

Physics: Pierce Sinnott

Natural Sciences: Kate Kleinle

ex. Deputy Editor: Lucy Fitzsimmons

Guest Judge, Karmakar Medal for Scientific Ethics

Emmet J. Ryan, Connected Editor, Business Post

Publication Ethics

All Submissions are checked using Turnitin for plagiarism.

Copyright Notice

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