About Academic Publishing Navigator

Academic Publishing Navigator (rpub.in) is a specialized knowledge hub that helps researchers, editors, and students navigate the complex world of scholarly publishing with clarity, integrity, and confidence.

Who We Are

Academic Publishing Navigator is an independent academic outreach initiative based in India, run by researchers and publishing professionals with experience in journal editing, peer review, and research ethics training.
The platform is supported by RSYN Research LLP, which focuses on ethical research communication, editorial support, and researcher education.

What We Do

On rpub.in, you will find:

In-depth articles, FAQs, and explainers on research integrity, retractions, peer review, and predatory publishing.
Practical how-to guides and checklists for authors, reviewers, and editors (e.g., avoiding plagiarism, handling retractions, responding to editorial decisions).
Tools and resource pages such as Journal Finder, Trust-focused checklists, and Research Ethics primers.

Our Mission and Values

Our mission is to promote ethical, transparent, and impactful research publishing by making complex policies and guidelines understandable and actionable for everyday researchers.
We emphasize publication integrity, responsible authorship, transparency in peer review, and a strong stance against predatory and deceptive publishing practices.

Who This Site Is For

Early-career researchers preparing their first manuscripts.
Faculty guiding student theses and dissertations.
Journal editors and peer reviewers seeking concise, practice-oriented ethics resources.
Librarians, research managers, and policy makers interested in scholarly communication and publishing policy.

How We Are Funded

All core content on rpub.in is freely accessible to readers.
To sustain the platform, we may display contextual advertising and may collaborate on clearly labelled sponsored educational content that is relevant to academia. Sponsorships and advertisements do not influence editorial decisions.

Editorial Independence

All submissions and commissioned pieces are reviewed for clarity, coherence, and alignment with the site’s mission.
Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, and ethical compliance of their work; opinions expressed are those of the respective authors.
The editorial team reserves the right to edit, decline, or withdraw any content that violates editorial, legal, or ethical standards.

Contact

For any queries, suggestions, or collaboration ideas, please write to:
info@rpub.in