Publication is not the end of the research journey it is the beginning of visibility and impact. Even high-quality papers can go unnoticed if they are not actively promoted and positioned within the scholarly ecosystem. Leading journals increasingly emphasize post-publication visibility strategies to maximize readership, citations, and real-world influence. For Crosslink Studies (CLS), enhancing visibility…
Plagiarism screening has become a standard step in modern academic publishing. Most journals now use similarity detection tools to ensure that submitted manuscripts meet ethical and originality standards. However, there is a common misconception: a similarity report is not the same as a judgment of plagiarism. Understanding what these tools can and cannot do is…
In the evolving landscape of scholarly communication, publishing high-quality research is only part of the equation. Equally important is ensuring that your work can be found, read, and cited. One of the most powerful yet often underestimated tools for achieving this is the strategic selection of keywords. At Crosslink Studies (CLS), we recognize that well-chosen…
In the CrossLink Studies (CLS) editorial workflow, it is common for manuscripts to receive conflicting reviewer recommendations, where one reviewer recommends acceptance and another recommends rejection. CLS follows a structured and editorially independent approach to resolve such cases. What Happens in a Split Decision? CLS requires at least two independent reviewer reports, but the final…
The Citation Style Guide for CrossLink Studies (CLS), particularly for submissions to the Ubiquitous Technology Journal (UTJ), ensures clarity, consistency, and academic integrity in referencing. Authors are required to strictly follow the prescribed format to facilitate peer review, reproducibility, and scholarly communication. Referencing Style CLS journals, including UTJ, mandate the use of the IEEE citation…
