Instructions for Authors

Instructions for Authors

1. Manuscript Submission Overview

1.1 Types of Publications

The main article types considered for publication are:

Article: Manuscripts should be accompanied by an indicative abstract of approximately 250 words. Manuscripts of articles should fall within the range of 6,000–10,000 words. Longer manuscripts will be considered on consultation with the Editor-in-chief.

Review: This is a comprehensive overview of a specific hot topic that is aligned with addressing the aims and hypothesis through the literature. They are often written by leaders in a particular discipline. Reviews are often widely read (for example, by researchers looking for a full introduction to a field) and highly cited. Reviews commonly cite approximately 60 primary research articles. The total wording should not exceed 12500 words.

The Reviews of Concepts in Knowledge Organization: are a series of reviews focusing on core concepts, methods, types of knowledge organization systems (KOS), prominent individual examples of KOS, approaches, methodologies, theories and philosophies of KO, biographies of historical figures in KO, and the relations between KO and other fields of research. These reviews are also published online in ISKO Encyclopedia of Knowledge Organization (IEKO), which is intended to introduce the basic knowledge about KO. They are typically much longer than ordinary articles and ordinary reviews and cites a substantial number of research articles and core writings in KO. They have so far contributed significantly to the citations of the journal.

Book Review: Book reviews in Knowledge Organization are critical summaries of recent or noteworthy texts that merit new or additional attention within the field. These reviews aim to highlight works that may interest our readers, offering a balanced evaluation of their content, significance, and relevance. Reviews must include the book's full bibliographic details, including the title, author(s), publisher, publication year, ISBN, and number of pages.

Editorial: Editorials are opinion articles from the editor or an invited author. When submitted by an invited contributor, editorials may introduce the subject being brought into focus in a special issue. Editorials may comment on one or more articles in the same KO issue or on topics of current interest in Knowledge Organization. They should be brief and focused. Editorials may normally be no more than 3 authors. The body of the Editorial can be continuous text or divided into subsections. Editorials on topics of current interest are welcome.

Conference Report: Conference reports provide a detailed and comprehensive summary of a meeting or session, offering readers an overview of the event's key discussions, presentations, and outcomes. These reports should include relevant background information to contextualize the conference for readers who may not have attended. The structure should contain Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Conference Sections, and Concluding Remarks.

Letter to the Editor / Reply: The letter to the Editor should address issues of interest to the journal's readers and must relate directly to the original article or systematic review published. They should not duplicate content published or submitted elsewhere and must not include unpublished data. Letters that do not meet these criteria are generally not considered. Additionally, the journal does not accept letters on articles published in other journals. Authors of the original research or systematic review may provide a reply, and the journal will publish the letter and the reply together whenever possible.

Biographical-Item: Obituaries or articles focusing on the life of an individual, and articles that are tributes to or commemorations of an individual.

For other article types (such as News Item, Note, et al.), please contact the Editorial Office (KO@imrpress.com).

1.2 Accepted File Formats

Authors may use the Microsoft Word template available on our website to prepare their manuscript. If this requirement presents a problem, please contact the Editorial Office (KO@imrpress.com). Accepted file formats are:

Microsoft Word: Manuscripts must be converted into a single file before submission. When preparing manuscripts in Microsoft Word, please ensure the use of the KO Microsoft Word template in the following formats: Manuscript Template.
LaTeX: Manuscripts prepared in LaTeX must be collated into one ZIP folder (including all source files and images, so that the Editorial Office can recompile the submitted PDF).
Figures: Please save and submit figures as jpg. or tif. files (see below Link to 2.4.5 for further details).
Supplementary Materials: These materials may be in any format, but it is recommended that authors use common, non-proprietary formats where possible (see below Link to 3 for further details).

1.3 Submission Process

Manuscripts that are ready for submission should be scientifically sound and without significant errors in the formatting and language usage (including spelling, grammar, proper sentence flow, etc.).
Properly-formatted manuscripts should be submitted using the online submission & editorial system. Figures and Tables should be inserted into the main text close to their first citation and must be numbered following their number of appearance.
Manuscripts for KO should be submitted online at online submission & editorial system. The submitting author, who is generally the corresponding author, is responsible for the manuscript during the submission and peer-review process. The submitting author must ensure that all eligible co-authors have been included in the author list and that they have all read and approved the submitted version of the manuscript. To submit your manuscript, register and log in to the submission website.
ORCID is an optional field which the submitting author can fill in. KO uses ORCID to clearly link authors and reviewers—and all their name variants—with their research work, by embedding ORCID IDs into their publication metadata and displaying them on finished publications. Therefore, we recommend that the author complete this optional field.
When a manuscript is submitted, the corresponding author will receive a response within a few days regarding the suitability of the manuscript for publication in KO. All manuscripts passed desk check will be sent to peer review, and the final acceptance/rejection depends on both reviewers and academic editor's decision.

2. Manuscript Preparation

2.1 General Guidelines

Read submission review Guidelines to Authors, view a properly formatted sample document ready for submission.

2.1.1 Title Page

General information about an article and its authors is presented on a manuscript title page and usually includes the article title, author information, sources of support, word count, and sometimes the number of tables and figures.

Title. Should be concise yet informative, ideally not exceeding 110 characters, including spaces. Avoid the use of abbreviations unless they are widely recognized. Additionally, include a running title that is clear and succinct, limited to 60 characters (letters and spaces included).

Author information. Should be listed below the title, with each author’s first or middle name spelled out in full. Following the names, provide the institutional affiliations, formatted either in English or in the language of the country. Affiliations should include complete address information, such as city, zip code, state/province, and country. If an author is affiliated with multiple institutions, superscript numbers should follow their name to correspond with the respective institutions listed. Contributions of equal significance may be marked with a dagger symbol (†). At least one author must be designated as the corresponding author, with their full mailing address and other contact details provided. KO also encourages authors to include their ORCID and keep their Contributor Identification information updated, ensuring that their identity is uniquely linked to their research work.

Please note that the corresponding author should respond promptly to the editor's inquiries and any feedback during the submission and peer review process. They must also cooperate with the journal's requirements to provide any necessary data or other relevant information to prevent issues after the paper is published.

Since February 2025, the journal has not encouraged the listing of more than two co-first authors or co-corresponding authors. If there is a special reason to list more than two corresponding authors, please submit a cover letter providing a reasonable justification.

Availability of data and materials. This section is strongly encouraged that all datasets on which the conclusions of a manuscript depend should be available to readers, unless they are already provided as part of the submitted article. Authors who do not wish to share their data must state this fact, and also provide an explanation as to why the data are unavailable. More information about Availability of Data and Materials Policy.

Author contributions. The individual contributions of authors to the manuscript should be specified, and initials should be used to refer to each author’s contribution, KO encourages the use of the roles defined in the Contributor Roles Taxonomy from CRediT (CRediT in no way changes the journal’s criteria to qualify for authorship). Although these initial authorship criteria were developed for medical journals, they offer a useful decision-making framework that can be applied broadly. See more details about the criteria to qualify for authorship.

Acknowledgment. This section can be used to recognize any support that is not addressed in the author contribution or funding sections. This may include administrative or technical assistance, as well as in-kind contributions.

Funding. Provide a detailed list of all funding sources that supported the work. As this section includes essential information, and many funding agencies require the inclusion of grant numbers, please ensure the accuracy of the details. Use the standard spelling of funding agency names as listed at https://search.crossref.org/funding, as inaccuracies may impact future funding opportunities.

Conflicts of interest. All authors must disclose any financial or substantive conflicts of interest that could be perceived as influencing the results or interpretation of the work. Any sources of financial support should be explicitly disclosed and reported in the appropriate section of the published article.

This section is mandatory for all manuscripts. If there are no conflicts of interest to declare, please include one of the following statements:
“The authors declare there are no conflicts of interest.”

The information provided in this section must align with the details in the Declaration of Interests form included in the publishing agreement. For more information, refer to the Conflict of Interest policies.

Declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process. In accordance with COPE’s stated position on AI tools, artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT and similar AI tools based on large language models (LLMs), cannot be listed as an author of a paper. If the author(s) have used AI tools in drafting of the manuscript, production of images or graphical elements of the paper, or in the collection and analysis of data, the authors must be transparent concerning the use of AI tools. Furthermore, AI tool use must be disclosed in this section. Authors are fully responsible for the content of their manuscript, even those portions produced by an AI tool, and are thus liable for any breach of publication ethics. Final decisions concerning whether the use of an AI tool is appropriate, or permissible, in a submitted manuscript lies with the journals’ editors. Specifically, the Editor-in-Chief is responsible for decisions concerning regular journal submissions, or an Editorial Board member may be appointed by the Editor-in-Chief to make such judgements in the case of a conflict of interest or for other circumstances.

Word count. Providing a word count for the main text of the manuscript, excluding the abstract, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references, helps editors and reviewers evaluate whether the content justifies the length of the paper and ensures that the submission adheres to the journal’s format and word limits. Additionally, a separate word count for the abstract is required for similar reasons.

Specification of number of figures and tables. Ensuring that each figure and table is properly numbered allows editorial staff and reviewers to verify that all referenced elements are included in the manuscript submission.

2.2 Main Text

Abstract

Manuscripts should include an abstract not exceeding 250 words, written to be understandable without reference to other sections of the paper. Abbreviations used only once should be spelled out in full. For abbreviations that appear multiple times, provide the definition once and use the abbreviation consistently thereafter. References, figures, tables, websites, equations, or other graphical elements should not be included in the abstract.

IMR Press encourages authors to provide a Graphical Abstract to visually present the core content and key findings of the manuscript. The Graphical Abstract should clearly convey the main message of the paper, attract readers' attention, and be suitable for display in the journal's table of contents. For detailed requirements, please refer to the “Preparing Graphical Abstracts”.

Keywords

Immediately following the abstract, provide 3–10 keywords. Avoid using general terms, plural forms, or phrases containing multiple concepts (e.g., avoid using "and" or "of").

Introduction

The purpose of the study should be clearly stated in relation to existing research in the field, with the research hypothesis made explicit. This section should provide a concise overview, avoiding an extensive review of the literature (typically no longer than 2.5 pages). All information presented must be properly referenced and should engage with the relevant literature.

Materials and Methods

This section should be clear and sufficiently detailed. Clearly outline the procedures, including a comprehensive explanation of data collection, analysis methods, and statistical approaches used. Specify the sources of any datasets, software, or tools utilized (e.g., database names, software versions, or vendors). If established methodologies are used, cite relevant references instead of providing extensive descriptions. Ensure clarity and precision in the presentation of methods.

Results

Results can be presented in tables or figures, with a particular emphasis on figures to improve reader accessibility. However, many straightforward findings may be presented directly in the text. Results should be clearly separated from the discussion, and it is recommended to avoid repeating results in the text that are already presented in figures or tables.

Tables must have a clear title and should be placed on separate pages following the reference section of the main manuscript. They must be understandable without reference to the main text. Abbreviations and detailed explanations (such as the number of replicates or statistical interpretations) should be provided in the footnotes.

Discussion

The discussion should be presented separately from the results and focus on interpreting the findings rather than restating them. Avoid excessive speculation and ensure that relevant literature is cited to support the interpretation. Toward the end of the discussion, briefly address the strengths and weaknesses of the research.

2.3 Cover Letter

Summarize briefly the important points of the submitted work including a brief description of the study to be submitted, that it is an original study presenting novel work, that it has not been previously submitted to or accepted by any other journal, that is has been approved by all authors.

2.4 Format of Manuscript

2.4.1 General Formatting Guidelines

Format, revise, and correct the manuscript and save it as a MS Word document (not as a text or any other type of file). It is important that manuscripts should be written in clear, concise English and should be submitted free of grammar, spelling or scientific errors. Subsequent to submission of the manuscript, please do not send any other revised form of the same document. Such documents will not be used.
If you are including or referring to previously published text, tables, or figures, please obtain permission from the publisher by contacting them and add the comment "Reproduced with permission from, (ref #)" to the text, figure, or table legend.
Please do not use automatic numbering in sections, sub-sections, titles, subtitles or references. The numbering used by Word is proprietary and does not allow conversion to HTML documents. Please remove automatic numbering and manually number numbered items in text.
All supplementary materials (where applicable) should be submitted through online submission & editorial system as separated files. All supplementary figures and tables must be referred to by sequential numbers in text.
Do not include footnotes directly within the main text. If footnotes are present, handle them as follows: reference-related footnotes should be replaced with standard in-text citations consistent with the reference list. Explanatory footnotes should retain the superscript number, and the explanatory note should appear immediately after the superscript within the main text.
All files must be scanned for viruses prior to submission.
Page Layout: General.
Times New Roman. Font size 10.5. 1.2 line spacing. Alignment Justified.
The first line indents 2 characters of a new paragraph.
Sub-headings and general headings should be presented in upper case letters (capitalize the initials of all substantives).
Use either British English or American English spelling throughout your manuscript, but not both.
Do not use page breaks in your manuscript.
Divide your article into clearly defined and numbered sections. Subsections should be numbered 1.1 (then 1.1.1, 1.1.2, ...), 1.2, etc. Use this numbering also for internal cross-referencing: do not just refer to 'the text'. Any subsection may be given a brief heading.
Figure Legends (do not place the reference to figure legends in sections and sub-sections).
Tables (do not place the references to tables in sections and sub-sections).
Examples of KOS (classification, taxonomy, ontology, thesaurus, etc.) arrays should be configured as figures and set into the document as jpg; they should not be entered as editable text

Note:

Place a hard return after each paragraph.

2.4.2 References

In-Text Citations should include the author's surname and year of publication, e.g., (Smith, 2020). If citing multiple sources, list them in alphabetical order by the author's surname and separate them with semicolons, e.g., (Smith, 2020; Johnson, 2019; Lee et al., 2018). For sources with more than three authors, list the first author and followed by "et al." in all citations, e.g., (Smith et al., 2020).

(1) Journal:

① Less than 6 authors

Chen J, Gu J. ADOL: a novel framework for automatic domain ontology learning. The Journal of Supercomputing 2021; 77: 152–169. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11227-020-03261-7

② More than 6 authors

Gennari JH, Musen MA, Fergerson RW, Grosso WE, Crubézy M, Eriksson H, et al. The evolution of Protégé: an environment for knowledge-based systems development. International Journal of Human-computer Studies. 2003; 58: 89–123. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1071-5819(02)00127-1

(2) Book:

① Books:

Sanchez R. Knowledge management and organizational competence. Oxford University Press: Oxford. 2001.

② Chapter in books

Eccles JS, Adler TF, Futterman R, Goff SB, Kaczala CM, Meece JL, et al. Expectancies, values, and academic behaviors. In Spence JT (ed.) Achievement and achievement motives (pp. 75–146). W.H. Freeman: San Francisco. 1983.

(3) Patent:

Harsell D, Armbrecht J, inventors; Intapp Inc., assignee. Enforcing security policies across heterogeneous systems. USA: United States patent US8490163B1. 16 July 2013.

(4) If there are non-English journals in the reference, please insert the journal language as the ending:

Cao Q, Zhao Y. Technical implementation process and related applications of knowledge graph. Information Theory and Practice. 2015; 38: 127–132. (In Chinese)

(5) Websites:

Kehoe C, Pitkow J, Morton K. GVU's 8th WWW user survey. 1997. Available at: http://www.cc.gatech.edu/gvu/user_surveys/survey-1997-10/ (Accessed: 8 August 2000).

Please use a new line for every reference.

2.4.3 Abbreviations

New abbreviations must be defined at first usage within the manuscript, and the abstract, text, and figures/tables should each spell them out fully the first time they appear.

2.4.4 Tables

All tables should be inserted into the main text close to their first citation and must be numbered following their order of appearance (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
Do not submit tables in any other format such as an image, Excel file, PDF file, etc.
Each table must be a real table with columns, rows and cells.
Do not use tab to create tables.
Each piece of information should reside in its own cell.
Tables must be numbered sequentially in the text and in the table title.
Do not use any numbering style other than 1, 2, etc.
Each table should have a short title. Any other text should be included at the bottom of the table and not in the table title.
Please refer to any notation within the table with sequential superscripted numbers and not by any other attribute such as a, #, etc.
If possible, please do not use abbreviations in tables.
If abbreviations are used, please list them below the table.

2.4.5 Figures

Figure File Requirements

File type: .tif, .jpg.
Image resolution: Figures should be submitted at a high resolution ① Line Art 800 dpi, ② Combo (Line Art + Halftone) 600 dpi, ③ Halftone 300 dpi. We do not accept 72 dpi web-quality graphics (usually jpg or gif format) in which the colors are not realistic, the text is illegible, or where the images are pixelated. It is important to stress that the objective is to obtain the highest quality images available.
Color space: RGB (not CMYK).
Alpha channels: None.
Letters, numbers, and symbols on figures should be clear and consistent throughout, and large enough. Font used within the figure should be between 8 and 10 points for legibility. Label units of measure consistently with the text and legend, following AMA Style for unit abbreviations.
Solid lines should not be broken up. Any lines in the graphic should be no smaller than 2 points wide.
Do not include trial logos in figures.
Figures should be prepared with the PDF layout in mind. Individual figures should not be longer than one page and with a width that corresponds to 1 column (85 mm) or 2 columns (180 mm).
All figures should be inserted into the main text close to their first citation and must be numbered following their order of appearance (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, etc.). In addition, file for figures can be provided during submission in a separate file.
Encourage to follow the guideline of WCAG: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/#comparison-with-wcag-2-0
Examples of KOS (classification, taxonomy, ontology, thesaurus, etc.) arrays should be configured as figures and set into the document as jpg; they should not be entered as editable text.

Figure Label & Panel Label

Use the figure label with the format: Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, etc.
Use the panel label with the format: (A), (B–D), (a), (a,b), etc.
Figure legends begin with the term Fig. in bold type, followed by the figure number, also in bold type.
Figure parts should be clearly labeled. Letters and labels must be uniform in size and style within each figure and, when possible, between figures.
Limit white space between figure panels and within each panel.
Authors are strongly encouraged to limit the number of panels per figure to 6.

Figure Legends

Provide a short title (in the legend, not on the figure itself) and an explanation in brief but sufficient detail to make the figure intelligible without reference to the text (unless a similar explanation has been given in another figure).
Statistical tests used should be described in each figure legend.
All symbols used (arrows, circles, etc.) must be explained.
All abbreviations used in the figure should be identified at the end of each legend.
If previously published figures are used, written permission from the original publisher (or copyright holder, if not the publisher) is required, and the figure source must be cited in the legend.
For multi-panel figures, each panel should be described in the legend individually.

In-text Citations

Cite figures with the format: Fig. 1A, Fig. 1B, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, etc.
Cite figures in ascending numeric order upon first appearance in the manuscript file. In the published article, figures are inserted according to the placement of their first citation and caption in the article.
Lettered subparts of whole figures may be cited in any order in the text if the first mention of each whole figure is in numerical order. For example, you can cite any subpart of Fig. 3 in any order (e.g., Fig. 3C before Fig. 3A), as long as Figs. 1 and 2 have already been cited.
If an appendix appears in your article and it contains one or more figures, continue the consecutive numbering of the main text. Appendix materials should be cited as “Appendix Fig. 1, Appendix Table 1, etc.” Do not number the appendix figures, “A1, A2, A3, etc.”
Supplementary materials should be cited as “Supplementary Fig. 1, Supplementary Table 1, etc.”

If you have any questions or are experiencing a problem with figures, please contact: KO@imrpress.com

2.4.6 Label Styles, Units and Symbols

Labels must be prepared according to our in‐house style, be phrased in accordance with the manuscript, and be free of spelling and other language errors.

*: Correspondence.

†: These authors contributed equally.

§: The author's own special request.

The SI system of units is preferred. For detailed advice please refer to the guidelines in Baron DN, Clark HM. Units, Symbols, and Abbreviations: A Guide for Authors and Editors in Medicine and Related Sciences, 6th edn (2008). CRC Press, ISBN 9781853156243.

Note:

Always use a leading zero (0) before decimal points: 0.5 NOT .5.
Decimal points must use a full stop/period (.) NOT a comma (,).
A space must be inserted before measurement units: 132 bp NOT 132bp, 5 mm NOT 5mm, 1 h NOT 1h.

3. Supplementary Materials

Additional data and files can be uploaded as "Supplementary Files" during the manuscript submission process. The supplementary files will also be available to the referees as part of the peer-review process. Any file format is acceptable, however, we recommend that common, non-proprietary formats are used where possible.

4. Multimedia Materials

The author may submit all relevant multimedia materials with the initial submission to enhance the manuscript's dynamism and readability. For more details, please refer to "Preparing Multimedia Materials".

5. Research and Publication Ethics

5.1 Publication Ethics Statement

Authors of the manuscript are obligated to:

Refrain from plagiarism (total or partial submission of the work of others).
Refrain from fabricating (falsifying) data.
Refrain from dishonesty (altering or suppressing information).
Refrain from submitting information previously published or under consideration for publication in another journal.
Describe the work accurately.
Provide the details necessary for the duplication of the data by other investigators.
Include all the data even if they do not support a given hypothesis.
Cite all the relevant contributions of other investigators and references that allow interpretation of the results.
If errors and inaccuracies are found by the authors after publication of their paper, these issues need to be promptly communicated to the editors of this journal so that appropriate actions can be taken. Please refer to our policy regarding publication of publishing addenda and corrections.

5.2 Neutrality

Potential disputes over borders and territories may have particular relevance for authors in describing their research or in an author or editor correspondence address, and such issues should be respected. Content decisions are an editorial matter and where there is a potential or perceived dispute or complaint, the editorial team will attempt to come to a resolution that satisfies all parties involved.

KO stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

5.3 Citation

Research articles and non-research articles (e.g., Opinion, Review, and Commentary articles) must cite appropriate and relevant literature in support of the claims made, see more guidelines about Citation.

6. Authorship

The individual contributions of authors to the manuscript should be specified, and initials should be used to refer to each author’s contribution, KO encourages the use of the roles defined in the Contributor Roles Taxonomy from CRediT (CRediT in no way changes the journal’s criteria to qualify for authorship). Although these initial authorship criteria were developed for medical journals, they offer a useful decision-making framework that can be applied broadly. See more details about the criteria to qualify for authorship.

7. Copyright/Open Access

Starting from January 2025, all KO content is available online. Articles published beginning from Volume 52 Issue 1 (2025) will continue to be available as open access under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. The copyright is retained by the author(s).

IMR Press will insert the following note in the footer of the first page of the published text:

8. Reviewer Recommendation

Authors can recommend two peers who could potentially be called upon to review the submitted manuscript. Recommended reviewers should be experts in their fields and should be able to provide an objective assessment of the manuscript. Please be aware of any conflicts of interest when recommending reviewers. Examples of conflicts of interest include (but are not limited to):

The reviewer has prior knowledge of your submission.
The reviewer has recently collaborated with any of the authors.
Nominees from the same institution as any of the authors are not permitted.
Please nominate peers who you do not wish to review your manuscript (i.e., opposed reviewers).

Please note that the Editors are not obliged to invite/reject any recommended/opposed reviewers to assess your manuscript.

Journal editors will check to make sure there are no conflicts of interest before contacting reviewers, and will not consider those with competing interests. Reviewers are asked to declare any conflicts of interest. The editorial team will respect opposed reviewer requests as long as this does not interfere with the objective and thorough assessment of the submission.

9. Conflict of Interest

All authors should disclose in their paper any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might be construed to influence the results or their interpretation in the paper. In particular, any sources of financial support must be disclosed and reported in the appropriate section of the published version.

10. Editorial Process and Peer-Review

IMR operates rigorous and transparent peer-review process and editorial process that aims to maximize quality. Peer-review is handled by researchers and scholars. For more details, see our Editorial Process.

11. Editorial Independence

KO is consistent with the principles of editorial independence. For more details, see our Editorial Policies.

12. Process for in-House Submissions

KO requires that editorial staff or editors not be involved in processing their own academic work.

A conflict-of-interest section is required for all manuscripts. If there are no interests to declare for an Editorial Board member’s manuscript, please use the following wording: “Given their role as Editor [in Chief]/Editorial Board member, <NAME of Editor> had no involvement in the peer-review of this article and has no access to information regarding its peer-review. Full responsibility for the editorial process for this article was delegated to <NAME of delegated editor>”. See more details about Process for in-House Submissions.

13. Promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness within KO

Our Managing Editors encourage the Editors-in-Chief and Associate Editors to appoint diverse and expert Editorial Boards. We are proud to create equal opportunities without regard to gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or socio-economic status. There is no place for discrimination in our workplace, and editors of KO are to uphold these principles in high regard.

14. Refund Policy

Article Processing Charges are required after a manuscript has been accepted for publication. The journal will not issue refunds of any kind after the acceptance of the manuscript.

15. Special Issues & Supplements Policy

Knowledge Organization publishes Special Issues and Supplements to provide critical analyses and comprehensive overviews of significant contemporary topics within the journal's scope. For more details, see our Special Issues & Supplements Policy.

Updated on 4 November 2025