Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The open access digital editions linked from our publication pages are free to read and download. Available formats are stated for each title. Print purchases are optional.

Doctoral Thesis to Book has a standard one-time Book Processing Charge (BPC) of £2,000. Other publication types and their scope limits appear on our Book Processing Charges page. A written eligible doctoral offer may reduce the charge to £1,000. There are no extra mandatory editing, proofreading or standard postage fees within the agreed package.

No. We make an editorial decision before issuing a BPC invoice. A BPC funds the agreed publication services and does not purchase acceptance, positive reviews or indexing.

The examined doctoral route normally relies on the completed doctoral examination alongside publisher editorial and integrity checks. It does not normally include an additional full external peer-review round. The publication states the route used. Research monographs and other scholarly books follow the separate external review process.

Authors retain copyright in their original work. The agreed Creative Commons licence sets out the permitted reuse. Check the individual publication, as licences can differ across titles.

Yes, under its stated licence and any identified third-party restrictions. Include the citation, licence and permanent publication link. No publisher embargo applies to the open access edition.

No. External services decide inclusion. ISBNs and DOIs identify publications and do not certify inclusion in a selective index. Any confirmed inclusion should be checked through the linked record.