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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to Fastlane Journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of Fastlane Journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

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Copyright Notice

Fastlane Journal is committed to promoting open access to high-quality scholarly research. All articles published in the journal are freely accessible online immediately upon publication, allowing readers worldwide to read, download, copy, distribute, and use the content for non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the authors and the journal.

Open Access License

All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Authors retain copyright to their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article.

Author Rights

Authors retain the following rights for their work: The right to use their article in future works, including books, theses, and conference papers. The right to deposit their article in institutional repositories or personal websites. The right to reuse figures, tables, and text in other works with appropriate attribution

Authors are only required to acknowledge Fastlane Journal as the original publisher when reusing content.

Copyright Transfer and Permissions

Upon acceptance, authors grant Fastlane Journal the non-exclusive right to publish their article online and in print. No transfer of copyright occurs; the authors remain the copyright holders. The journal is responsible for ensuring proper archiving and long-term accessibility of all published content.

Use and Distribution

All content is freely accessible to readers without subscription or access fees. Users may: Download, copy, and distribute articles for educational and research purposes. Translate or adapt content for non-commercial purposes

Users may not use the content for commercial purposes without explicit permission from the authors and the journal.

Ethical Compliance

Open access does not compromise the quality or integrity of the publication. All articles undergo rigorous editorial and peer review, and the journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards for research and publishing.

Fastlane Journal’s open access policy ensures that research is widely accessible, easily discoverable, and reusable, supporting the global dissemination of knowledge and fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Privacy Statement

Fastlane Journal, which is referred to as “we”, “us” or “our” is equally concerned with the privacy protection of all visitors, authors, reviewers and users of our website. This Privacy Policy details what personal information we collect, use, store, and share through any engagement with us. The use of our website or the submission of a manuscript signifies acceptance of the information contained in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: We may also request name, email address, postal address, phone and affiliation such as university affiliation or other research institution.
  • Manuscript and Research Data: Any data in the manuscripts, figures, tables, figures, supplementary material that you have provided to us for publication.
  • Technical Information: Cookies and usage information namely the users’ IP address, the type of browser use and history of logs from time users visited the website.
How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Manuscript Submission and Publication: For the administration of activities involved in the assessment, appraisal, and dissemination of your submitted work, and for interactions in the course of the review and publication process.
  • Peer Review and Editorial Process: For the efficient completion of the peer review process by passing on information to the reviewers or the editors.
  • Account Management: So that you have a unique account created with which to log in, update, and edit your personal details.
  • Communication: To answer your requests, help or inform you about changes regarding our journals and your services.
  • Website Improvements: For the purposes of analyzing the behavior of users as well as the information they are most interested in on our website.
  • Compliance and Legal Obligations: To satisfy legal requirements and in cases of receiving a legal or compliance-related request.
Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:

  • With Editors and Reviewers: Name and affiliation may be disclosed to the editors and the reviewers in the course of performing the peer review and the publication processes.
  • Service Providers: That we may disclose information to third parties that provide services to us in connection with our services (for example, manuscript management systems and payment providers). Such providers as these are commonly bound by strict non-disclosure policies.
  • Legal Compliance: Personal information may be disclosed to legal body or authorities wherever it is necessary, for instance, to protect rights and identities of the Fastlane Journal and its users.
  • With Your Consent: The information may be shared with other parties if you provide your consent for us to do so.
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Cookies and other similar technologies may be used on this website to improve your experience, management of the website, and quality of services delivered. Cookies help us deliver our website and enhance our services to you. Using this site means you agree to their usage. You can make some choices about having cookies stored on your hard drive at the browser level, but confirming cookies may impede on the beneficial features of the site.

Data Security

The measures taken by Fastlane Journal ensure that your personal information is safe from third parties so that it cannot be accessed, altered, disclosed or destroyed. Even while attempting to ensure the security of your data, we also want to acknowledge that it is impossible to guarantee the total security of any transmission or storage system.

Data Retention

We will not retain your personal information for longer than is necessary to achieve the purposes set forth in this policy to enforce legal requirements, or to resolve potential controversies or disputes. Manuscripts submitted by authors, along with their associated data, will be stored for the life of the journal or as mandated by regulation.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights concerning your personal information:

  • Access: Claim your own personal information that we hold about you.
  • Correction: Ask us if you want to change or amend your personal information that are not accurate.
  • Deletion: Ask user for erasure of personal data in special cases.
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving communications from us by clicking on the ‘unsubscribe’ link on emails or using the contact preferences option.

To exercise these rights please contact the Website Managers at info@fastlanejournal.com

International Data Transfers

Since our journal is international your information could be stored or processed in a country other than your country. You also expressly agree to the transfer of your information to countries that may not offer the same level of protection as the UK or the European Economic Area, where our company lies. To do so we have put into place the following measures to protect your data and ensure it’s processed in compliance with this Policy.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and our services are not designed for children under the age of 16 years. It is hereby stated that this website does not intend, and does not knowingly collect any personal information relating to anyone under the age of 18. We will also let you know how you can request that a child’s personal information be deleted if you think a child has given it to us.

Revision to This Privacy Policy

All information provided on the Fastlane Journal is protected by this Privacy policy, however the company maintains the right to amend or change this policy at any time. Substantial changes to the terms will be communicated via our website or email to the users. We inform all users that modification of the policy will be posted on the website, and the use of the website or service will be deemed to be approval of the changes.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Fastlane Journal
Email: info@fastlanejournal.com

This Privacy Policy applies to this website or to the data you provided, using it means you agree to the terms specified in the current policy.