Terms & Conditions

• NanoTrends in general sets limits (minimum-maximum number) of the size of a Special Issue as follows:
  
   
  • Number of published pages as 200-250.
    
    
  • Number of papers 20-25 papers, with individual lengths averaging to about 10 pages.
    
    
• In cases where the upper limit of number of pages exceeds on the basis of some reasonable grounds, the Guest Editor (s) in consultation with the Publication management team of NanoTrends may consider the splitting of the Special Issue. In this scenario, Special Issue is divided in to two issues on the basis of specific fields that broadly fall under the scope of the Special Issue.

• The Guest Editor(s) is supposed to refer the applicable guide-lines to the Authors. 
  
  
• Authors should adhere to the NanoTrends’s format norms.
  
  

• As a set norm, each manuscript should be reviewed by at least two specialists. Opinion of a third expert may be had in cases where a consensus is not reached at. The Guest Editor(s) is empowered to select the reviewers/ referees of his/ her choice.
  
   
• Guest Editor(s) on his/ her discretion may also employ the services of an author from another manuscript (included in the Special Issue) as one of the reviewers. Here, Guest Editor (s) needs to ensure that such an induction offers an unbiased opinion.
  
   
• In case of major revisions, it is advisable to seek an expert advice.

• Guest Editor(s) is advised to keep the Publication management team of the NanoTrends informed on the general status e.g statistics of the manuscripts (submitted, under review, reviewed, accepted, rejected and suggested for major revisions). 
  
  
• After the receipt of all finally revised and approved manuscripts, the Guest Editor (s) should forward the entire pack in one lot, as given below , addressed to the NanoTrends’ Publication management team. 
  

• Preface on the Event
  
  
• Contents page of the Special issue.
  
  
• FINAL manuscripts [in proof.- read, camera- ready, prepared in Coral (9/ above version) format (in two columns)]in ready to print form, have to be supplied to us on CD medium. In case of need NSTC may request final manuscripts in hard (paper) copy form also, with illustrations/ images/ original figures (see under Colour Illustration column for details).
  
  
• Details of the Event namely, title, date and venue where the papers were presented.
  
  
• Contact details i.e. names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail ids of the Guest Editor (s) and all principal. (corresponding) authors.
  
  
• Final comments from the Reviewers, Guest Editor (s) and Authors including the list of Reviewers per manuscript. NanoTrends requires comments received by the accepted/ approved manuscripts only. 
  
  
• Chosen Cover image (if any), Caption and Cover title (see under Cover Illustration column for details).
  
  
  
• Title for the spine of the Special Issue (in hard copy form)  .
  
  
• Any other relevant information that the Guest Editor (s) deems fit to bring to the notice of the Publication management team of the NanoTrends.
  
  
• An acknowledgement letter with comments/ concerns (if any) on the receipt of the said package is sent to the Guest Editor (s) by NSTC.
  
  

• Time-lines for submission (by authors), review, revision etc. and the final dispatch of complete pack to the Publication management team needs to be worked- out and set by the Guest Editor (s).
  
   
• Guest Editor (s) should schedule his aforesaid plan on various time-lines with due information and consensus with the Publication management team of the NanoTrends.
  
  
• Guest Editor (s) should note that, barring exceptional cases the, NanoTrends as a norm maintains a time –line of 8 to 12 weeks for bringing –out a Special Issue, that comes in effect from the receipt of final pack of manuscripts (including requisite documentation) from the Guest Editor (s).
  
   
• Guest Editor (s) should dictate the various relevant time- lines to the contributing authors.
  
  
• NanoTrends keeps the option open for the positively reviewed/ finally accepted manuscripts that do not meet the dead- line for their inclusion in the Special Issue, for consideration of their publication in NanoTrends regular issues, if these meet the required criteria. 
  
  
• It is advisable that the Guest Editor (s) regularly inform/ update the NanoTrends Publication management team on the status of manuscripts and maintenance of their set time-lines.

• It is suggested, that the originals of all illustrations should be included with the final manuscript. In case an author submits usable colour figures, then NSTC will ensure that at no extra charge, these figures appear in colour in the online version of the Special Issue, regardless of whether or not these illustrations are reproduced in colour in the printed version. 
  
  
• Experience suggests that converting colour figures to ‘grey scale’ (for the printed version, if one does not opt for colour figures) at times gives technical problems. Hence, NanoTrends prefers to ensure receipt of usable black and white prints that correspond the colour illustrations. 
  
  
• NanoTrends provides Colour reproduction (s) in printed version at an extra cost. (see Order/ pricing column for details).
  

• Exclusively free for the Events- organising bodies selected by the NSTC/ NanoTrends.
  
• Kindly note that the issue will include the advertisements/ showcasing of companies as per the choice of NSTC/ NanoTrends.
   
• You may include maximum five advertisement of your choice , in addition.
  

• Exclusively free for the Events- organising bodies selected by the NSTC/ NanoTrends.
  
  
• Kindly note that the issue will include the advertisements/ showcasing of companies as per the choice of NSTC/ NanoTrends.
  
   
• You may include maximum five advertisement of your choice , in addition.
  

• This part of the work under this scheme is a paid one.
  
  
  
• The number of copies to be printed will be decided by the Events- organising bodies.
  
  
• The total number of pages for the Special issue will not exceed 250 pages.
  
  
• Illustrations will be reproduced in grey scale. Colored reproductions are provided at an extra cost, as per as per the specified details.
  
  
• The decision (as appropriate) in consultation with the Guest Editor(s) for splitting the Special Issue may be taken.
  
  
• Decision on inclusion of Advertisements/ Showcasing of companies, their pricing and revenue generation/ gains will lie under the scope of NSTC/ NanoTrends. Hence, such requests received by Guest Editor(s) should be forwarded to us. Charges
  
  

• 50 copies = @ Rs. 200=00
• 100          = @ Rs. 150=00
• 150          = @ Rs. 100=00
• 200+        = @ Rs. 50=00.

• First page (irrespective of number of figures) = Rs. 7,500.00
  
• Subsequent Pages = Rs. 5,000.00

• The institutions/ organizing bodies may discuss discounts on orders or other possibilities.
  
  
• The charges for overseas clients in foreign currencies are decided through negotiations on case to case basis, dispatch mode etc.
  
  

• All copyrights will be vested with NSTC. 
  
  
• NSTC will not be under any obligation/ liability of ‘Special Issue demanding / Event organizing body, on account of printing additional number (other than ordered) of hard copies of the Special Issues, their distribution and selling. 
  
  
• There will be no liability/ obligation on part of NSTC, with the Special Issue demanding/ Event organizing body, to intimate/ share the revenue earned in this job. 
  
  
• NSTC will take no responsibility for any delay, laps or problem arising from the following unexpected acts: 
  • postal delay
    
    
  • copyright by authors
    
    
  • quality of journal
    
    
  • any other technical flaw or unforeseen delay
    
    
•  All legal disputes will be addressed in the court of district Gautum Budth Nagar, UP, India.
  
  
• As stated in the General norms head, the parties namely ‘NSTC’ and ‘Special Issue publication demanding body’ will enter in to a brief contractual agreement that will be based on the aforesaid terms/ conditions. 
  
  
• NSTC reserves the right to make changes in its policies, procedures and guidelines etc.