1. Monograph: A comprehensive book on a single subject, authored by one or a few co-authors.

2. Contributed Work: A detailed book on a single topic, written by multiple contributors and managed by a volume editor.

3. Textbook: An educational book that provides an overview of a subject, intended for use in teaching.

4. SpringerBriefs: Concise summaries of the latest research and practical applications across various fields.

5. Reference: Books like encyclopedias and dictionaries designed to provide specific information rather than being read cover-to-cover.

6. Proceedings: A collection of selected presentations from a conference or workshop.

7. Thesis: A book detailing an author’s research, written to fulfill degree requirements.

8. Lecture Notes: These books offer quick, informal reports on new developments in research and teaching, prioritizing timely communication of current knowledge, even if the form is preliminary or tentative.

STAGES OF PUBLICATION

It all begins with a conversation with a Publishing Editor in your field.

Book Proposal: Every great book starts with an idea. Our experienced publishing editors can help shape your idea into a book-worthy concept. Once refined, we ask authors to submit a formal proposal, which may include the working title, the intended audience, contributors, and a timeline for completion.

Prepare Your Manuscript: We provide guidance throughout the process with templates and instructions to simplify it. We also offer free, multi-language resources to assist you in writing, submitting, and publishing your manuscript in English.

Publish Your Book: Our team of professionals will support your project from manuscript submission to publication. Once your draft manuscript is complete, we will assist with formatting and typesetting to transform your words into a book available in three formats: eBook, Print Book, and MyCopy. You can track the status of your book in real-time by signing up for automated notifications through our online tracker.

Share Your Book: To reach the widest possible audience, we employ an effective mix of marketing and promotion. Upon publication, your book will automatically receive a promotional homepage. Authors are also supported in how to share their published book with peers and the broader community. Interested in the impact of your book? The Book Performance Data on SpringerLink shows the book’s usage, citations, and Altmetric scores.

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

United Press invites book proposals and manuscripts in various educational and literary fields. It accepts all types of book proposals/manuscripts written in English. The focus is on the quality and significance of the book or book chapter content. United Press promotes collaboration between authors and publishers, with authors focusing on content while the publisher manages layout responsibilities.

Language and Subjects

• Languages: English

• Subjects/Fields of Publishing: All academic subjects

Eligibility

There are no specific eligibility criteria, but proposals/manuscripts must contain well-organized, significant content.

Plagiarism and Review Process

• Plagiarism Check: Utilizes plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with over 10% plagiarism are returned for revision. Persistent plagiarism results in rejection.

• Peer Review: Double-blind peer review process is employed for manuscript evaluation.

International Standard Book Number (ISBN): United Press provides an ISBN for all published books.

Full Book Preparation

Authors must follow guidelines while publishers reserve the right to adjust layouts to meet standards.

Book Structure

• Title Page: Clear title representing the book's content.

• About Author(s): Brief paragraph about the author(s).

• Preface: Explanation of the book, its scope, reasons for writing, target audience, and contributions.

• Dedication: Optional section for dedications, with the option to include photographs.

• Acknowledgements: Optional section for expressing gratitude.

• Contents: List of chapter titles with page numbers.

• Abbreviations: List of abbreviations used in the book.

• Main Body/Text Body: Main content section, with each chapter starting on a separate page and including citations.

• Index: Optional but encouraged; includes keywords with page numbers.

• Tables and Illustrations: Authors should identify and place tables and illustrations within the text, with concise captions and Arabic numerical numbers. References to tables and figures should be made within the text.

References: Each chapter must include citations, numbered according to their order of citation within the chapter, rather than alphabetically.

Citation of References

• Consecutive References: Use the format [1-3].

• Non-Consecutive References: Use the format [1, 3, 5].

• Combination: Use the format [1-3, 5, 7].

• References Section: List references in numerical order starting from 1.

References Style

• Journal Articles: Andrew E, Bakchi Bhitran S, Bardoni B. Herbal medicine as inducers of apoptosis in cancer treatment. Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin 2014; 4(suppl 1): 421-7.

• Books: Kamni RS, Gupta PK. Theory of machines. S Chand Publishing, India, 2005.

• Book Chapters: Nelwis B, Barmani M. The politics of nature. In: Smith J (ed). The rise of modern genomics, 3rd edition. Wiley, New York, 2001.

• Online Sources: Bertic Z J. Thermodynamics overview. Web: https://www.thoughtco.com/thermodynamics-overview-2699427, accessed on 25-11-2017.

Book Chapter Preparation : Includes Title, Introduction, Main Body (content), and References.

Ethical Considerations : Authors should read the Editorial Policies.

Online Submission : Authors can submit book proposals/manuscripts using the Online Submission System or via email at ms@upress.site.