Scopus Best Practices

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems (NSS) complies with all 20 principles as defined by COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, and WAME, and aligns with Scopus’ expectations for responsible and transparent scholarly publishing.

1. Website

The journal’s official website is: https://fs.unm.edu/nss8/index.php/111/
The site is professionally maintained by the editorial team and hosted by the University of New Mexico. All information provided is accurate, complete, and regularly updated.

2. Name of Journal

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems is a unique title with a distinct scope and is not misleading or easily confused with any other publication. It is associated with its publishing institution and its interdisciplinary focus.

3. Peer Review Process

The journal follows a double-blind peer review policy. Every manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant area. The peer review process is fully explained on the journal website under the “Peer Review Policy” section.

4. Ownership and Management

The journal is published by:

  • The University of New Mexico (Gallup Campus)

  • In collaboration with the Neutrosophic Science International Association (NSIA).

This information is disclosed on the journal website and in the editorial policies.

5. Governing Body

The journal has an international Editorial Board composed of recognized experts in logic, mathematics, computer science, philosophy, and neutrosophic and plithogenic theories. All members’ full names and affiliations are available under the “Editorial Board” section.

6. Editorial Team / Contact Information

The names, affiliations, and email addresses of all editors are listed publicly. The editorial office may be contacted via:

7. Copyright and Licensing

All content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing unrestricted use, sharing, and adaptation with proper attribution. Copyright remains with the authors.

8. Author Fees

There are no fees for submission.
After acceptance, a USD 200 Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied to support editorial and publishing services.
Authors from low-income countries may request a full waiver, and waiver status does not affect editorial decisions.

9. Process for Identifying and Addressing Misconduct

The journal strictly follows COPE guidelines to detect and prevent:

  • Plagiarism

  • Data fabrication

  • Citation manipulation

  • Duplicate submissions

Suspected misconduct is investigated transparently and fairly, with corrective actions as needed (retraction, correction, etc.).

10. Publication Ethics

NSS adheres to ethical guidelines aligned with those of COPE and ICMJE. These include:

  • Authorship and contributorship criteria

  • Conflict of interest disclosures

  • Procedures for handling appeals and complaints

  • Oversight on data integrity and ethical standards
    All policies are published openly on the website.

11. Publishing Schedule

The journal publishes monthly volumes, with continuous online publication. Each accepted article is published individually and assigned to the next monthly issue.

12. Access

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems is a fully open-access journal. All content is freely accessible online, without any registration or payment required.

13. Archiving

Digital preservation is guaranteed through:

  • Regular institutional backups

  • Permanent access via the University of New Mexico servers
    Plans to integrate LOCKSS or CLOCKSS are being evaluated for additional redundancy.

14. Revenue Sources

The journal is funded by:

  • Post-acceptance APCs

  • Institutional support from the University of New Mexico

  • Occasional grants from supporting organizations
    All revenue is reinvested to cover publishing operations. No advertising or commercial sponsorships are used.

15. Advertising

The journal does not host advertisements.
The editorial process is entirely independent of any commercial influence.

16. Direct Marketing

All marketing and manuscript solicitations are:

  • Targeted

  • Relevant to the journal’s scope

  • Respectful and non-intrusive
    We do not send spam or misleading calls for papers.

17. Author Guidelines

Clear and detailed Author Guidelines are provided on the website. These include:

  • Manuscript formatting

  • Submission requirements

  • Referencing style

  • Ethical declarations

  • Conflict of interest statements

18. Reviewer Guidelines

The journal provides reviewers with:

  • Confidentiality requirements

  • Ethical expectations

  • Criteria for objective evaluation

  • Instructions on identifying ethical concerns or plagiarism
    All reviewers are expected to follow COPE’s “Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.”

19. Publication History

NSS was founded in 2013. All archives are available on the journal website, providing access to individual volumes and issues, which are fully traceable through DOI links and volume navigation.

20. Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs)

Each published article is assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) through Zenodo, ensuring that it maintains persistent and citable records.