Frequently Asked Questions

Scixa is a world-class platform for scientific articles, research publications, and authoritative editorial content. We provide a space for researchers, scientists, and academics to share their work and for readers to discover cutting-edge knowledge across multiple disciplines and languages.

Scixa is designed for researchers, academics, students, science enthusiasts, and anyone interested in scientific knowledge. Our platform is free to read for all users. Authors and contributors can create accounts to submit their work, while readers can browse, search, and access content without registration.

Yes, accessing and reading content on Scixa is completely free. We believe in democratizing knowledge and making scientific research accessible to everyone. Some advanced features for authors and institutions may require a subscription, but all core functionality remains free for all users.

Currently, Scixa supports English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian. We are continuously working to add more languages to make our platform accessible to researchers worldwide. Content can be submitted in any language, and our interface adapts to your preferred language.

To create an account, click the "Register" button in the top right corner of the page. You can sign up using your email address or through Google, ORCID, or LinkedIn. After providing your information, you'll receive a verification email. Click the link in that email to activate your account.

Click on the "Login" button, then select "Forgot Password". Enter the email address associated with your account, and we'll send you a password reset link. Follow the instructions in that email to create a new password. If you don't receive the email within a few minutes, check your spam folder.

To delete your account, go to Settings > Account > Delete Account. Please note that this action is permanent and cannot be undone. All your personal data will be removed from our systems, though any articles you've published will remain with your name attributed (but your profile will be marked as "deleted user").

Yes, you can change your email address in Settings > Account > Email. You'll need to verify the new email address before the change takes effect. We'll send a verification link to both your old and new email addresses to ensure security.

After logging in, click on your profile picture and select "Submit Article" from the dropdown menu. You'll be guided through a step-by-step process: choose article type (blog, scientific, publication), enter your content, add metadata (categories, keywords), upload any supplementary files, and preview before submission. Our editorial team will review your submission before publication.

All scientific articles and publications undergo a peer review process. After submission, our editorial team performs an initial screening. If approved, the article is sent to at least two expert reviewers in the field. They evaluate the methodology, results, and conclusions. You'll receive feedback and may be asked to make revisions. The process typically takes 4-8 weeks.

For blog posts, publication typically takes 2-5 business days. For scientific articles, the peer review process takes longer: 4-8 weeks on average. Once accepted, articles are published immediately and assigned a DOI for permanent identification. You can track your submission's status in your dashboard.

You retain full copyright to your work. When you publish with Scixa, you grant us a non-exclusive license to host and distribute your content. You can choose from various Creative Commons licenses for your work. We recommend CC BY for maximum visibility and reuse, but you can select the license that best suits your needs.

Scixa supports the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend keeping your browser updated for the best experience. The platform also works on mobile browsers and we offer a progressive web app that can be installed on your device.

While we don't have a native mobile app yet, our website is fully responsive and works great on mobile devices. You can also add Scixa to your home screen as a Progressive Web App (PWA) for an app-like experience with offline access to saved articles and push notifications.

Yes, Scixa fully supports LaTeX for mathematical equations and scientific notation. You can use LaTeX in your articles by enclosing equations in $$ or \( \) delimiters. We use MathJax to render equations beautifully across all devices and browsers.

All published scientific articles and publications receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) automatically upon acceptance. The DOI follows the format: 10.12345/scixa.[article-id]. This provides a permanent link to your work that will never change, making it easy to cite and find.

Authors enjoy: wide visibility through our global audience; fast publication times; detailed analytics on views, downloads, and citations; ORCID integration; the ability to share early versions as preprints; and no article processing charges for basic publication (premium features available). Your work is indexed by major search engines and academic databases.

Detailed author guidelines are available on our Author Guidelines page. They cover formatting requirements, citation styles, figure preparation, ethical considerations, and the submission process. We recommend reviewing these guidelines before submitting your work to ensure a smooth publication process.

During submission, you can add co-authors by entering their email addresses. They will receive invitations to confirm their authorship. Co-authors can have their own accounts or create one to manage their contribution. All authors must approve the final version before publication.

Authors have access to a comprehensive dashboard showing: views over time (daily, monthly, yearly); download counts; citation tracking; geographic distribution of readers; referral sources; and engagement metrics like time on page and scroll depth. You can export these analytics for reports.

We offer: Free plan (basic access, read-only), Individual Researcher plan ($9.99/month, includes advanced analytics and priority submission), Institution plan (custom pricing, includes unlimited submissions and admin dashboard), and Enterprise plan (for large organizations, includes API access and custom integrations). All plans have a 30-day money-back guarantee.

We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), PayPal, and bank transfers for institutional subscriptions. All payments are processed securely through our PCI-DSS compliant payment processors. We do not store your payment information on our servers.

You can cancel your subscription at any time from Settings > Billing > Cancel Subscription. Your access will continue until the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial periods, but you won't be charged again. You can also downgrade to the free plan instead of canceling completely.

Invoices are automatically generated for each payment and can be downloaded from Settings > Billing > Invoice History. For institutional subscriptions, we can provide customized invoices with your organization's details. Contact our billing team at billing@scixa.com for assistance.