Curation Policy for the Fotros Journal Community on Zenodo

The Fotros Journal Community on Zenodo aims to provide a curated repository for research outputs related to the journal's scope and mission. This policy outlines the criteria for submissions, curation processes, and expectations for community members.

1. Scope and Eligibility:

• Research Outputs: The community accepts a variety of research outputs, including articles, preprints, datasets, software, presentations, and other relevant materials that align with the journal's focus.
• Authorship: Submissions should be authored or co-authored by individuals affiliated with Fotros Journal (e.g., authors, editors, reviewers).
• Quality: All submissions should meet high standards of scholarly rigor, originality, and relevance to the field.

2. Submission Process:

• Zenodo Account: Contributors must create a Zenodo account and follow the platform's submission guidelines.
• Community Selection: During submission, authors should select the "Fotros Journal" community.
• Metadata: Accurate and complete metadata (title, authors, abstract, keywords, etc.) is required for all submissions.
• Licensing: Authors should select an appropriate open-access license for their work (e.g., CC BY).

3. Curation Process:

• Initial Review: All submissions undergo an initial review by designated community curators (Fotros Journal editors or editorial board members) to ensure they meet the community's scope and quality standards.
• Feedback: Curators may provide feedback or request revisions to improve the quality of submissions.
• Acceptance and Publication: Accepted submissions will be published within the Fotros Journal Community on Zenodo.
• Ongoing Curation: Curators will monitor the community to ensure the quality and relevance of its contents.

4. Community Member Expectations:

• Respectful Communication: Community members should engage in respectful and constructive communication with each other and the curators.
• Feedback and Engagement: Members are encouraged to provide feedback on submissions and engage in discussions within the community.
• Updates and Corrections: Authors should promptly update their submissions to reflect any corrections or changes to their work.

5. Additional Considerations:

• Confidentiality: Confidential or sensitive information should not be included in submissions.
• Ethical Guidelines: Submissions should adhere to ethical guidelines for research and publication.
• Copyright: Authors retain copyright of their work but grant Zenodo and the community a non-exclusive license to distribute and display it.

6. Contact:

Please get in touch with the Fotros Journal editorial team at Contact for any questions or concerns.