RENP Journal is an open-access journal, meaning all published articles are freely available online to researchers, practitioners, and the general public. This ensures:

• Unrestricted access to high-quality research without subscription fees.
• Greater visibility and citation opportunities for authors.
• Global knowledge sharing and academic collaboration.

Authors retain copyright but must agree to publish under a Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC 4.0 or CC BY 4.0), which allows others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to maintain academic integrity. This includes:

• Initial Screening: Editors assess submissions for originality, relevance, formatting, and compliance with the journal's scope.
• Anonymous Review: Manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers who evaluate the quality, methodology, and significance of the research.
• Editorial Decision: Based on reviewer feedback, the editorial board makes a decision to accept, revise, or reject the manuscript.
• Revisions and Resubmission: Authors may be required to address reviewer comments before final acceptance.

Plagiarism, unethical research, or conflicts of interest will result in rejection or retraction of a manuscript.

RENP Journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). Authors must:

• Ensure originality and properly cite all sources.
• Obtain appropriate approvals for studies involving human or animal subjects.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest.
• Follow data integrity and transparency guidelines.

Editors and reviewers are also bound by ethical obligations, ensuring a fair, objective, and confidential peer-review process.

• Authors retain copyright but grant RENP Journal a license to publish and distribute their work.
• Published articles are assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for permanent accessibility.
• The journal applies a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY or CC BY-NC) to all articles, allowing unrestricted sharing with proper citation.

5. Plagiarism and Data Integrity Policy

Plagiarism in any form—including self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data fabrication—is strictly prohibited. RENP Journal uses advanced plagiarism detection tools to screen all submissions. Violations may lead to:

• Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
• Retraction of published articles if ethical breaches are discovered post-publication.
• Blacklisting of authors found guilty of academic misconduct.

6. Conflict of Interest Policy

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal conflicts of interest that may influence their work. These disclosures help maintain transparency and prevent bias in research publication.

7. Retraction and Correction Policy

RENP Journal reserves the right to retract, correct, or issue an expression of concern for published articles if:

• Major errors are discovered that affect the study’s validity.
• Ethical violations or research misconduct are identified.
• Misrepresentation of findings occurs.

Minor errors that do not impact the study’s conclusions may be addressed through formal corrections or errata.

8. Archiving and Digital Preservation Policy

To ensure long-term accessibility, RENP Journal archives all publications in reputable digital repositories and indexing databases. This guarantees:

• Permanent access to scholarly work.
• Protection against accidental loss or journal discontinuation.
• Compliance with international digital preservation standards.

• Article Processing Charge (APC) and Publication Fees

  RENP Journal is committed to ensuring affordable and accessible publishing while maintaining high editorial and production standards. Authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance of their manuscript to cover peer review management, editorial processing, digital archiving, and DOI assignment.

  APC Structure:

  Category	Fee
  Promotional APC (Volume 1 only)	$30 USD (approximately ₦45,000)
  Standard APC (Volume 2 onward)	$35 USD (approximately ₦52,000–₦55,000)
  DOI Assignment	Included in APC (no additional fee)

  ✅ All APC payments include DOI assignment — no additional fee required.

  APC Payment Process:

  - Once a manuscript is accepted for publication, the corresponding author must complete the APC payment within two (2) days to secure placement in the upcoming issue.
  - Failure to complete payment within the stipulated timeframe may result in delays or removal from the issue.

  APC Waivers and Discounts:

  RENP Journal recognizes the financial constraints faced by researchers.
  Fee waivers or discounts may be considered on a case-by-case basis for:

  • Authors from low-income countries,
  • Early-career researchers, or
  • Exceptional hardship cases.
    
    Requests for waivers or discounts must be made at the time of manuscript submission.
    
    For payment inquiries or waiver requests, please contact:
    ???? editor@renpjournal.com

  DOI Assignment:

  All articles accepted and published by RENP Journal will automatically be assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) at no extra cost.
  The DOI ensures a permanent, citable link to the published article, enhancing its visibility and accessibility across global academic databases.

  Refund Policy:

  • APC payments are non-refundable once an article is published online.
  • Withdrawals before publication may be eligible for partial refunds, subject to administrative fees.

  Important Notice:

  Authors should NOT make any payments until they have received an official acceptance letter from the editorial office.

  Summary at a Glance

  Item	Details
  Standard APC (Vol. 2 onward)	$35 USD
  Promotional APC (Vol. 1 only)	$30 USD
  DOI	Included for all articles
  Payment Deadline	Within 2 days after acceptance
  Waivers	Available upon request
  Refunds	No refund after publication

   

10. Withdrawal Policy

Authors may request a manuscript withdrawal before acceptance. However, once the article is under peer review or accepted, withdrawal requests must be justified. Withdrawals after acceptance may result in blacklisting from future submissions.

By submitting to RENP Journal, authors, reviewers, and editors agree to comply with these publishing policies to uphold academic integrity and contribute to the global research community.

For further inquiries or clarifications, please contact: editor@renpjournal.com