About the Press

Adom D. Publications Press (ADPP)

A Division of Adom D. Publications

1. Vision & Purpose

Adom D. Publications Press (ADPP) is an open-access scholarly book press dedicated to publishing high-quality academic monographs, edited volumes, and scholarly books that are freely accessible, ethically produced, and globally discoverable.

Our purpose is to:

  • Expand access to long-form scholarship

  • Support authors beyond journal publishing

  • Reduce financial and geographic barriers to knowledge

  • Preserve scholarly books as a public good

2. Publishing Scope

 

  • Scholarly monographs

  • Edited volumes

  • Research-based books

  • Policy briefs and academic reports

  • Textbooks and reference works (where appropriate)

Disciplines

  • Humanities

  • Social Sciences

  • Education

  • Interdisciplinary and regional studies

3. Open Access Model

Adom D. Publications Press operates under a full open-access model.

  • Digital editions (PDF / HTML / EPUB) are freely available online

  • Print editions are available via print-on-demand

  • No DRM restrictions on open versions

Licensing

  • Default license: Creative Commons (CC BY or CC BY-NC)

  • License terms are clearly stated for each book

  • Authors retain copyright


4. Editorial Governance & Independence

Adom D. Publications Press is governed by strong editorial principles:

  • Publisher: Adom D. Publications

  • Editorial Board: Independent, subject-qualified scholars

  • Series Editors: Responsible for thematic coherence

  • Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, not financial considerations


5. Manuscript Submission & Review Process

Submission

  • Manuscripts submitted through a structured submission system

  • Clear author guidelines published online

Peer Review

  • All monographs undergo rigorous peer review

  • Typically:

    • Proposal review

    • Full-manuscript review (double-blind or single-blind)

  • Reviewer conflicts of interest are disclosed

  • Authors receive constructive, documented feedback

6. Ethical Standards & Research Integrity

Adom D. Publications Press follows international publishing ethics, including COPE principles.

We maintain policies addressing:

  • Plagiarism and originality

  • Ethical authorship and contribution disclosure

  • Data integrity and citation ethics

  • Corrections, updates, and retractions

Misconduct is handled transparently and proportionately.

7. Production & Publishing Standards

Each accepted book receives:

  • Professional copyediting and proofreading

  • Typesetting and interior layout

  • Cover design aligned with scholarly standards

  • ISBN assignment (print and digital)

  • DOI assignment (book-level and chapter-level where applicable)

  • Metadata optimization for indexing and libraries

8. Discoverability, Distribution & Archiving

AOMP is committed to long-term visibility:

  • Global distribution via open platforms and repositories

  • Library-friendly metadata (ONIX, MARC)

  • Inclusion in:

    • DOAB (Directory of Open Access Books)

    • Institutional repositories

    • Google Scholar and discovery services

  • Long-term digital preservation strategies


9. Financial Model & Author Costs

AOMP promotes transparent and fair funding models, including:

  • Institutional or library support

  • Book Processing Charges (BPCs), if applicable and clearly disclosed

  • Waivers or subsidies for under-resourced authors

  • Print-on-demand revenue sharing where relevant

No publication is accepted based on payment ability.

10. Equity, Diversity & Global Inclusion

Adom D. Publications Press (ADPP) is committed to:

  • Publishing voices from underrepresented regions

  • Multilingual or regionally relevant scholarship

  • Inclusive editorial boards and peer reviewers

  • Ethical publishing partnerships, especially in the Global South

 

11. Author Rights & Responsibilities

Authors

  • Retain copyright

  • Grant Adom D. Publications Press (ADPP) the right to publish and distribute

  • Ensure originality and ethical compliance

Publisher

  • Ensures high production quality

  • Maintains open access availability

  • Preserves works long-term


12. Complaints, Appeals & Accountability

  • Authors may appeal editorial decisions

  • Ethical complaints are reviewed independently

  • Clear timelines and documentation are maintained


13. Sustainability & Long-Term Commitment

Adom D. Publications Press (ADPP) treats publishing as stewardship:

  • Books remain accessible even if business models change

  • Persistent identifiers ensure long-term citation

  • Preservation plans protect scholarly record integrity

14. Policy Review & Transparency

This Open Monograph Press policy is reviewed periodically to reflect:

  • Community feedback

  • Advances in open-access publishing

  • International best practices

Adom D. Publications Press (ADPP) Commitment Statement

Adom D. Publications Press exists to support scholars, strengthen institutions, and ensure that long-form academic knowledge remains open, ethical, and enduring.