Publication Ethics

The AnaPub Publications is committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity in the content

Allegations of misconduct

AnaPub Publications managing allegations of research misconduct is based on the guidelines

Copyright Policy

AnaPub Publications follow two primary models journals should consider with regards to copyright

Open Access Policy

Open access publishing provides immediate, worldwide free access to all published manuscripts

Article Posting Policy

All articles published open access will be immediately and permanently free for everyone

Advertising Policy

All advertisements are subject to approval of AnaPub Publications and can be rejected

Privacy Policy

The AnaPub Publications is committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity in the content

Data Availability Policy

The AnaPub Publications requires authors to include a data availability statement in any articles

Digital Preservation Policy

AnaPub Publications entered an agreement with Portico in January 2022. Taking up this agreement

Learned and Professional Society Publishers

Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) is an international

Conflicts of interest/Competing interests

Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work

Appeals process

AnaPub Publications is open for further discussion after either a publication or a rejection

Complaints process

Authors may contact the relevant Journal to file a complaint.The Editor-in-Chief or the Handling

Ansis Manager Online submission system

AnaPub Publications use Ansis Manager submission system to manage the full editorial process

Peer review process

The peer review process is an essential element of the publication cycle. All manuscripts

Authorship criteria

All authors should have participated sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for the content

Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Terms of Use”) apply to the AnaPub Publications site

Complaints Process


Complaint about Scientific Content

Authors may contact the relevant Journal to file a complaint.


The Editor-in-Chief or the Handling Editor will consider the Authors’ argument and the Reviewers’ reports, and will decide whether:

  • The decision to reject should stand
  • Another independent opinion is required
  • The appeal should be considered

The complainant will be informed of the decision with an explanation when appropriate. Decisions on appeals are final and new submissions take priority over appeals.


Complaint about Processes

Authors may contact the Journal directly to raise a complaint concerning the process. The Editor-in-Chief together with the Handling Editor will investigate the matter. The complainant will be given appropriate feedback. Feedback is provided to relevant stakeholders to improve processes and procedures.


Complaint about Publication Ethics

Authors may send an email to anapubpublications@anapub.co.ke concerning ethical issues or complaints.