Paper Prints Policy

The Social Trends and Policy Review (STPR) is primarily a digital-first scholarly journal, ensuring rapid dissemination of research and global accessibility while supporting environmentally sustainable publishing practices. However, the journal recognizes the continuing importance of printed editions for libraries, institutions, archival purposes, and individual readers who prefer physical copies.

1. Primary Mode of Publication

  • All official publications of STPR are released in electronic form (PDF, HTML, and XML formats) via the journal’s website.

  • The online version is considered the Version of Record (VoR) for citation and academic referencing.

2. Availability of Printed Copies

  • Print-on-Demand: Authors, institutions, and libraries may request printed copies of individual issues or annual bound volumes.

  • Special Editions: Printed versions may be produced for special thematic issues, conference proceedings, or commemorative editions.

  • Institutional Subscriptions: Academic, governmental, and corporate libraries can subscribe to receive annual printed volumes.

3. Request Procedure

  • Requests for printed copies must be sent in writing to the editorial office via the official journal email.

  • Orders should specify:

    • The issue(s) or volume(s) required

    • Number of copies

    • Preferred binding format (softcover or hardcover, if available)

    • Delivery address

  • Requests from authors may be made during the proof approval stage of the publication process.

4. Costs and Charges

  • Printing and delivery charges apply to all physical copies.

  • Fees depend on factors such as page count, color printing, and geographic delivery location.

  • Discounts may be offered for bulk orders placed by institutions or research organizations.

5. Archival Printed Editions

  • STPR may produce archival-quality printed editions for deposit in national libraries, legal deposit archives, or partner institutions to ensure preservation of the scholarly record in both physical and digital formats.

  • These editions are printed to high preservation standards, using acid-free paper and durable binding.

6. Environmental Commitment

  • STPR prioritizes eco-friendly printing practices, including:

    • Using recycled or sustainably sourced paper

    • Employing soy-based inks

    • Limiting unnecessary mass printing to reduce the environmental impact

  • Readers are encouraged to use the digital version to minimize paper use and reduce the carbon footprint.