Journal Policies

Sino-Christian Studies: An International Journal of Bible, Theology & Philosophy is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, transparency, and scholarly quality. The journal follows established international publishing practices to ensure ethical research dissemination and rigorous peer review.

Peer Review Policy
All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Each submission is evaluated by independent expert reviewers who assess the manuscript based on originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, clarity of argument, and relevance to the journal’s scope. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.

Publication Ethics
The journal adheres to recognized principles of publication ethics. Authors must ensure that their submissions represent original research that has not been previously published and is not under consideration by another journal. Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical research practices will result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

Authorship Policy
All individuals listed as authors must have made significant academic contributions to the research and preparation of the manuscript. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all contributors are appropriately acknowledged and that the order of authorship has been agreed upon by all parties prior to submission.

Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research, review, or editorial decision-making process. Transparency in such matters helps maintain the credibility and impartiality of the publication process.

Copyright and Licensing
Upon acceptance for publication, the copyright of the article is transferred to the journal. Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), which permits non-commercial use, sharing, and reproduction in any medium, provided appropriate credit is given to the journal and the original authors.

Open Access Policy
The journal provides open access to all published articles, ensuring that research is freely available to readers worldwide. This policy supports the wider dissemination of knowledge and promotes global scholarly communication.

Article Processing Charges
The journal applies Article Processing Charges (APC) for accepted manuscripts to support editorial management, peer review, and publication services. Details regarding applicable charges are communicated to authors during the publication process.

Corrections and Retractions
If significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions in accordance with standard academic publishing practices.

Archiving and Preservation
The journal ensures long-term preservation and accessibility of published content through standard digital archiving practices and inclusion in recognized academic databases and indexing services.

These policies support the journal’s commitment to responsible scholarly publishing and the dissemination of high-quality research in the fields of religion, philosophy, theology, and the humanities.