Policies

The Proceedings of the International Music and Performing Arts Conference (IMPAC Proceedings) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic publishing. Our policies are designed to ensure transparency, integrity, and consistency in all stages of the publication process, from submission and peer review to post-publication corrections and archiving.

These policies reflect internationally recognised best practices and align with guidelines set by organisations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). They are intended to safeguard the scholarly record, support authors, and uphold the trust of the research and performing arts communities we serve.

The following sections outline our policies on peer review, ethics, authorship, open access, copyright and licensing, indexing and archiving, post-publication updates, and related matters. Authors, reviewers, editors, and conference organisers are expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to these policies when engaging with IMPAC Proceedings.