Section 1 Open Access Statement

Journal of Shenyang University of Technology flipped to an open access journal since the first issue of 2024, and all articles can be read and downloaded for free by readers once published. Articles published from 2010 to 2023 are turned to open access works. For technical reasons, articles published before 2010 are not open access works. The copyright of all articles belongs to the Editorial Office of Journal of Shenyang University of Technology.

Users’ rights

Journal of Shenyang University of Technology adopts the Creative Commons License, which allows third-party users to share open-access articles published in this journal with Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), allowing third parties to copy, distribute, exhibit, perform, screen, broadcast, or disseminate them to the public through information networks. You must provide appropriate attribution and provide a link to this license, and indicate whether any modifications have been made to the original work. You may sign in any reasonable way, but may not imply in any way that the licensor endorses you or your use. This right is limited to non-commercial purposes only and cannot be used for derivative creation. For more details, please visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Authors’ rights

After the manuscript is accepted, the authors are required to sign a Copyright Transfer Agreement to transfer the copyright to the Editorial Office of Journal of Shenyang University of Technology. Authors can use the manuscript under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license, cite (or translate) parts of the manuscript in their subsequent works, or deposit the electronic version of the manuscript on the author's personal or institutional webpage, provided the source is properly acknowledged.

Fees

To support open access publishing, an article processing charge (APC) shall be payable by the authors or their institution, funding projects, etc. Fee standard is RMB 400  per page.

Copyright Policy

Authors are required to sign the Copyright Transfer Agreement. Upon receiving the acceptance notice from the editorial office, authors should agree to transfer the copyright of the article to the Editorial Office of Journal Shenyang University of Technology, which includes the rights of compilation, reproduction of print and electronic versions, information network dissemination, and distribution worldwide etc..

Online Accessibility and Archiving

In addition to open access on the official journal website, the full-texts of the journal's articles are also stored in the databases of CNKI, Wanfang Data, Weipu, Changjiang Wenku, Yuanwenjian,183read, etc. Readers can also access the above-mentioned databases and platforms to obtain the articles published by the journal.

Section 2 Ethical Statement

It is important for everyone involved in academic research, academic writing and publication to maintain a good sense of ethics and practice ethics at all times. This journal adheres to the principle of upholding high standards of publishing ethics, and practices this commitment by providing transparent and standardized services, and impartially handling the case where author’s academic misconduct is found. We have listed below some of the most important principles of publishing ethics for the reference of contributors. Please refer to the official website of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (http://www.publicationethics.org/) and publishing ethics standards stipulated by the European Association of Science Editors (EASE). This journal does not publish commercial advertisement for now.

1. Author's Publishing Ethics
It is the author’s obligation to prove that the paper is the original research work (except for review articles) and free of any falsification, deception or plagiarism. The manuscripts should not involve state secrets, or any infringement related to intellectual property rights. The authors should ensure that there is no multiple submission, and its content has not been published in any other publications or media in any other language. The authors should ensure that their manuscripts will not be submitted to other publications before receiving the rejection notice from the editorial office of this journal.
The cited documents have been clearly marked with the citation source, and a list of references has been made. The organizations and individuals that provided scientific funding and consultation for the paper have been appreciated in the acknowledgements. The opinions of reviewers and editors should be respected. Authors should agree that after the manuscript is published, the copyright will be transferred to the editorial office of this journal.

Authors are required to submit the Authors Statement Form and promptly declare the authors’ contributions and conflicts of interest to the editorial office.
Authors must avoid the following academic misconduct:
(1) Multiple submissions：
Authors are obliged to ensure the originality of the paper submitted, and confirm that it has never been published before. Deliberately republishing a published paper is a serious violation of publishing ethics.
The most important principle is that papers should be original and not submitted to other journals at the same time. If the paper has been published in different forms (including different languages), or if similar papers have been published or translated, the authors should make a statement while submitting.
(2) Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is one of the most common violations of publishing ethics. It refers to the authors’ deliberate and unauthorized use of other people’s works without the consent of the original author, or without reference or acknowledgment. Forms of plagiarism involve direct reposting and rewriting of the work of others, including data, words, sentences, paragraphs, ideas and concepts. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
(3) Coauthor/Author identity:
The identification of authorship is to ensure that those who contributed to the study are recognized and that they are responsible for the study. Deliberately distorting the relationship between the researcher and the study is unethical and undermines the credibility of the study results. The authors must obtain the authorization and consent of the co-authors before submitting the paper.
(4) Originality:
Authors should not re-submit published data as source materials, except when clearly stated and appropriately quoted.
(5) Research fraud:
Research fraud refers to the fact that data or conclusions are not obtained from experiments or research, but are falsified and tampered with by authors. Under no circumstances a research fraud is acceptable.

2 Publishing Ethics of Peer Reviewers
Reviewers ensure scientific and accurate review of manuscripts, and make objective and fair evaluations. The content of the review shall be strictly confidential and the author's research results shall be respected. Avoid manuscripts with competing interests.
(1) Reviewers should make use of their professional knowledge and ability to review the innovative, scientific and practical manuscripts, put forward fair evaluation on whether the research method is appropriate, whether the scientific research design is reasonable, whether the results and conclusions are accurate, and whether there is any confidential breach, so as to help editors select the manuscripts. They should put forward detailed revision suggestions for the problems existing to help authors improve the quality of the paper.
(2) The manuscripts reviewed shall only be evaluated academically, without personal judgement or personal attack. The selection and rejection of the manuscripts shall not be affected by the race, sex, religion, belief, status, seniority and authority of the contributors, and their views shall be clearly stated with sufficient arguments and facts.
(3) reviewers should fill in the review comments on the manuscript on time, and feed back to the editorial office within the specified time. If it cannot be completed on time, please explain the situation and return the manuscript.
(4) Reviewers should strictly keep the reviewed manuscripts confidential, not circulate or discuss them to others, and not use and publish the data, opinions and conclusions of the reviewed manuscripts. Reviewers should obtain the consent from the authors before using the contents under review.
(5) The source of reports and arguments quoted in the preliminary research of the paper must be clearly indicated. The reviewers shall check the similarity or repetition between the submitted paper and the published papers and data according to their knowledge and cognition.
(6) All comments and information shall be kept confidential and not be used for personal purposes. Reviewers shall not review papers with conflicts of interest arising from competition or cooperation with the authors, institutes or companies.

3. Publishing Ethics of Editors
Editors strictly implement national laws and regulations, and abide by academic publishing ethics and norms, handle all contributions in a timely and fair manner, respect the author's research results, and respect the opinions of reviewers. Editors should keep the information of authors and reviewers confidential, and avoid handling submissions with competing interests.

(1) Editors shall be responsible for the whole editorial process of the journal, including continuously promoting the development of the journal and ensuring that the edited manuscripts are published on time with high quality. Editors shall abide by the policies formulated by the editorial board of the journal, as well as the relevant laws and regulations concerning defamation, infringement and plagiarism in selecting articles.
(2) Editors should keep the authenticity of the review records, and have the obligation to keep confidential the materials in the whole process of review and modification. Editors and staff of the editorial office shall not disclose any information about the submitted paper to others except to providing necessary information to corresponding authors, reviewers and members of the editorial board as appropriate.
(3) The fair selection of manuscripts and the acceptance or rejection of articles can only be based on the originality, importance, clarity of the paper and whether it conforms to the aim and scope of the journal.
(4) When there are major modifications in the edited paper, it is necessary to communicate with the authors in a timely manner and obtain the author’s consent.
(5) All commercial needs and interest exchange that are detrimental to academic ethics should be eliminated.
(6) Editors have the obligation to investigate and communicate academic misconduct. Once there is an academic ethical appeal for submitting a paper or publishing an article, editors shall take effective measures. If necessary, corrections, clarifications, withdrawals or apologies should be released in a timely manner. Editors have the obligation to hold authors and reviewers accountable for misconduct.
(7) Editors should ensure that the information submitted by authors cannot be used for personal research or for research by others; they should ensure that the identities of reviewers and other editorial staff are protected during the blind review process.
(8) Editors shall encourage academic debate and have the obligation to reply to the authors' different views on the reviewers' comments.
(9) Editors shall ensure that the review of papers is fair and reasonable. In case of conflict of interest or cooperative relationship with the authors, institutes and companies related to the paper due to competition or cooperation, the editors shall propose to replace the reviewer, and the editor-in-chief or other editorial board members shall be responsible for the review of the paper.

Section 3 Peer Review Statement

The only criterion for judging the acceptability of an article is its quality, specifically its novelty and scientificity.

Preliminary Review
Articles that fall outside the scope of the journal or have obvious defects will be rejected during the initial review stage by editors.

External Review
Manuscripts that have been preliminarily selected by editors will be reviewed by members of the editorial board and/or other experts in the field. Each manuscript should be reviewed by at least two experts in the relevant field. For original research, additional review by methodological experts may be required. This journal implements a double-blind review process, where neither the reviewers nor the authors are aware of each other's identities.

Final Review
The Editor-in-Chief will make the final decision on whether an article can be published. For articles that have passed the preliminary and external reviews, editors will conduct academic misconduct testing using the platform of China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Wanfang Data. If the repetition rate is less than 15%, the article will pass the test. If the repetition rate is 15% or higher, it will be considered as academic misconduct.
For articles identified with academic misconduct, the editorial office will handle the rejection process. If an author is found to have committed academic misconduct for the first time, the editorial office will issue a warning. If the author commits another offense, they will be blacklisted, and the editorial office will permanently refuse to accept their submissions.

Notice to Reviewers
Peer review can help solve the problems in the manuscript and improve the quality of the journal. The reviewers shall keep the information of the reviewed manuscript confidential.

If you believe there is a direct conflict of interest with the manuscript being reviewed, or if there is a conflict of interest with the authors or affiliated institutions, please notify the editorial office and refrain from conducting the review. During the manuscript review process, please fill in the review form according to its requirements. Keep the revision marks in the reviewed manuscript and upload it to the review system. This journal highly values the opinions of reviewers. Please provide objective, fair, and valuable feedback on the reviewed articles.

Special Issues and Columns

The review process for special issues and columns follows the same procedure as the regular issues, including identical review and editorial processes, with the Editor-in-Chief making the final acceptance decision. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for all content, including special issues and columns. For special issues, authoritative experts in the field may be invited to serve as guest Editor-in-Chief, whose duty is to oversee theme proposal, manuscript solicitation, peer review organization, and to address any publication issues under the Editor-in-Chief's supervision to ensure fairness in the review process.

 

Submissions by EBMs/Editors/Guest Editor-in-Chief

Submissions by Editorial Board Members/Editors/Guest Editor-in-Chief must adhere to the journal's review and editorial procedures, ensuring independence from the involved individuals and their research groups. They cannot participate in reviews of manuscripts with whose authors they have conflicts of interest.

Correction and Retraction

After publishing, if there appears to be an unintended scientific mistake in the article which would not lead to significant impacts on the results and conclusion, the editorial office will publish corrections in the journal as soon as possible, and detailing the changes made to the original article. If severe scientific errors are found in published articles, or the article is suspected of academic misconduct, such as plagiarism and data falsification, the editorial office will issue a statement to inform readers of the risks, initiate an investigation and announce the final result, or even retract article with a retraction statement if necessary.

Appeal and Post-publication Discussions

If authors have objections against the review comments, they can file an appeal in writing, quoting the manuscript serial number and stating detailed reasons for the appeal, and the appeal letter must be stamped by the author's institution for validation. The editorial office will decide whether to accept the appeal as appropriate. We warmly welcome authors and readers to participate in discussions on our published articles. Comments can be sent to the editorial office, who will handle them promptly and provide feedback as necessary. Furthermore, the journal actively encourages readers and authors to engage in mutual supervision and offer feedback on pertinent information, aiming to cultivate a vibrant and positive academic environment. Appeal and post-publication discussions shall be sent to sygdxb@163.com.

Section 4 Repository Policy

Purpose:
The repository policy of the Journal of Shenyang University of Technology aims to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of the journal's articles through digital repositories. This policy outlines the guidelines and procedures for depositing and sharing scholarly articles in repositories to enhance their visibility and availability.

 
Types of Repositories:
We recommend depositing articles in reputable and recognized digital repositories, including institutional repositories, subject-based repositories, and general open repositories. These repositories should adhere to recognized standards and practices for long-term digital preservation.

Deposit Procedures:
Authors of accepted manuscripts are encouraged to deposit their articles in digital repositories. They should follow the guidelines provided by the respective repositories for depositing their work.

 
Embargo Periods:
There are no embargo periods enforced by Journal of Shenyang University of Technology. Authors are free to deposit their accepted manuscripts or published articles in repositories immediately after publication.
 
Versioning and Access:
We recommend depositing the final published version of the article in repositories. If the final published version is not available, authors may deposit the accepted manuscript or post-print version. Open access versions of the article are preferred for enhanced accessibility.

Metadata Requirements:
Authors depositing articles in repositories should include comprehensive metadata, adhering to recognized standards. The metadata should include essential details such as the article title, author names, abstracts, keywords, and persistent identifiers (e.g., DOIs).
 
Licensing and Copyright:
Authors are responsible for complying with the licensing and copyright requirements associated with their articles.

 
Repository Selection Criteria:
While we do not endorse specific repositories, we encourage authors to choose reputable repositories that align with recognized standards for digital preservation, discoverability, and indexing services. Authors should consider factors such as the repository's reputation, long-term preservation policies, and availability of indexing services when selecting a repository.

Compliance Monitoring:
The journal's editorial team will periodically monitor compliance with the repository policy. We may conduct checks or audits to ensure that articles are being deposited in line with the established guidelines. Non-compliance may result in reminders or additional guidance to authors.
 
Communication and Support:
For any questions or clarifications regarding the repository policy, authors can contact the editorial team of Journal of Shenyang University of Technology through the designated contact person or the journal's website.
By adhering to this repository policy, we aim to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and long-term preservation of its scholarly articles, ensuring their availability to the research community and the wider public.
Please note that this repository policy is subject to periodic review and may be updated or modified as necessary to align with evolving best practices and standards for digital preservation.