1. About Saabron Press

Saabron Press is a publisher committed to advancing science through open-access scholarly publishing. We publish peer-reviewed scientific journals and conference proceedings and provide graphic design services for scientific conferences and webinars. Our mission is to ensure that high-quality research is freely accessible to the global scientific community while maintaining rigorous standards for research integrity, ethical publishing practices, and transparent editorial processes.

Saabron Press publishes three scientific journals:

  • Journal of IVF-Worldwide (JIVFww)
  • Clinical Hematology International (CHI)
  • Israeli Journal of Aquaculture – Bamidgeh (IJA)

Publisher Address:
Saabron Press
906 S Riviera Cir
Cedar Park, TX 78613, USA

General Inquiries:
[email protected] 📞 +1-808-259-1675

2. Website Functionality and Transparency

Saabron Press ensures full transparency through bi-directional linking between the publisher website and individual journal sites. Each journal webpage includes direct links to the publisher’s Home, About, and Contact sections. Conversely, the publisher’s website features navigation menus linking back to each journal’s homepage, submission portal, and policies:

This structure enables authors, readers, and evaluators to navigate easily between resources, confirming the interconnected nature of our publishing ecosystem.

3. Research Integrity and Ethical Standards

Publishing Commitment

All Saabron Press journals uphold the highest standards of research integrity and ethical publishing. They require adherence to internationally recognized reporting and ethical standards appropriate to each study design and discipline.

Core Standards and Requirements:

  • Pre-publication peer review by qualified, anonymous reviewers
  • Adherence to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines
  • Compliance with ICMJE, Declaration of Helsinki,
  • Transparent conflict-of-interest policies for authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Support for open-science principles including data and code sharing
  • Reporting standards aligned to study design:
    • CONSORT – Randomized Trials
    • STROBE – Observational Studies
    • PRISMA – Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
    • STARD – Diagnostic Accuracy Studies
    • SPIRIT – Trial Protocols
    • ARRIVE – Animal Research
    • IACUC – Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
  • Clear publication of corrections and retractions with Crossref DOI
  • Disclosure of all editorial board member affiliations

4. Open Access Model

  • No subscription fees for readers
  • All journals use a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license
  • Authors retain full copyright
  • Content is permanently archived and freely accessible worldwide
  • CHI and JIVFww operate under a Diamond Open Access model — no article processing charges
  • IJA has an Article Processing Charge (APC): US $888.00 per accepted article

5. Our Published Journals

A. Journal of IVF-Worldwide (JIVFww – ISSN: 2994-5488)(born in 2023)
Official Journal of IVF-Worldwide.com
Website: https://jivfww.scholasticahq.com/
Scope: Evidence-based research on in vitro fertilization (IVF), assisted reproductive technology (ART), embryo transfer, preimplantation genetic testing, gestational surrogacy, and human reproduction.
Open Access: Fully open access
License: CC BY 4.0
Article Processing Charges: FREE (no fees at any stage)
Peer Review Model: Single-blind peer review

Indexing and Visibility:

  • Currently indexed in Google Scholar and Scholastica; actively pursuing Web of Science inclusion to further broaden reach.

Archiving:

  • Scholastica Digital Library
  • Internet Archive via Portico

B. Clinical Hematology International (CHI – ISSN: 2590-0048)(born in 2019)
Official Journal of the International Academy for Clinical Hematology (IACH)
Website: https://chi.scholasticahq.com/
Scope: Novel findings in clinical and translational hematology, including benign and malignant hematology, hematopoietic cell transplantation, and cellular therapy.
Open Access: Fully open access
License: CC BY 4.0
Article Processing Charges: FREE (no fees at any stage)
Peer Review Model: Single-blind peer review

Indexing and Visibility::
• Baidu Scholar
• CLOCKSS: https://clockss.org; online access with authorization, 2019-present
• China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI)
• China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Corporation (CNPIEC)
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Dimensions
• EBSCO Discovery Service
• Google Scholar
• Naver
• Online Computer Library Center – OCLC WorldCat Discovery Service
• ProQuest-ExLibris Primo
• ProQuest-ExLibris Summon
• PubMed Central – Full-text archive AND index (dual function)
• TD Net Discovery Service
• Wanfang – Chinese academic database

Archiving:

  • Scholastica Digital Library
  • Internet Archive via Portico

C. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture – Bamidgeh (IJA – ISSN: 3067-0152 – former in print 0792-156X)(77-year-old)
Official Journal of AquacultureHub
Website: https://ija.scholasticahq.com/
Scope: Interdisciplinary peer-reviewed research on aquaculture, fisheries, and aquatic organisms.
Open Access: Fully open access
License: CC BY 4.0
Article Processing Charges: US $888.00 per accepted article

Peer Review Model: Single-blind peer review

Indexing and Visibility:

  • Web of Science: SCIE – Science Citation Index Expanded
  • Google scholar

Archiving:

  • Scholastica Digital Library
  • Internet Archive via Portico
  • University of Hawaii eVols archive

6. Editorial Standards and Policies

6.1 Peer Review Standards

  • Minimum of two qualified reviewers per manuscript
  • Single-blind peer review
  • Editorial oversight ensures quality and consistency
  • Articles published only after successful peer review and editorial approval
  • Transparent decision-making based on scientific merit

6.2 Editorial Structure and Role Clarification

Managing Editor

Tetsuzan B Ron PhD, Saabron Press, 906 S Riviera Cir, Cedar Park, TX, USA (ORCID: 0000-0003-4600-4181) [email protected]

Tetsuzan B Ron, PhD holds two distinct roles across Saabron Press publications:

Editor-in-Chief of the Israeli Journal of Aquaculture — Bamidgeh (IJA): Holds ultimate responsibility for all editorial decisions, scientific direction, and publication standards for IJA.

Managing Editor of Saabron Press (for JIVFww and CHI): Oversees operational aspects of manuscript handling, peer review coordination, and production for Journal of IVF-Worldwide and Clinical Hematology International.

6.3 Ethical Requirements and International Guidelines

Universal Requirements (All Journals)

Discipline-Specific Requirements

Authors should consult their journal’s “For Authors” guide to confirm applicable standards.

6.4 Reporting Standards and Compliance

Compliant reporting ensures transparency and reproducibility. Checklists and guidance for major study types include:

7. Editorial Boards

(Complete editorial rosters are published on each journal’s website.)

8. Privacy Policy and Data Protection

Saabron Press is committed to protecting personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant privacy laws.

Data Controller: Saabron Press, 906 S Riviera Cir, Cedar Park, TX 78613, US
[email protected] 📞 +1-808-259-1675

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Article 6):

  • Legitimate Interest (6(1)(f)): Publishing, peer review, analytics
  • Contractual Necessity (6(1)(b)): Managing submissions and publication
  • Consent (6(1)(a)): Marketing communications, cookies
  • Legal Obligation (6(1)(c)): Record-keeping and compliance

Data Retention:

  • Author data – publication + 7 years
  • Reviewer data – 5 years after review
  • Editorial records – 7 years
  • Website analytics – 26 months (individual), aggregated indefinitely
  • Published content – permanently

Security Measures: SSL/TLS encryption, secure servers, staff training, access controls, and regular audits.

Children’s Privacy: Services are not directed to persons under 16.

Data Breach Notification: Relevant authorities notified within 72 hours where required.

9. Correction and Retraction Policy – Saabron Press

Saabron Press follows transparent COPE-aligned procedures for corrections and retractions.

9.1 Minor Corrections

Issued for honest errors not affecting conclusions (e.g., typographical or author details).

  • DOI unchanged; corrected version posted within 30 days.

9.2 Major Corrections

Applied when errors materially affect interpretation but are correctable.

  • Corrected version published and original marked as superseded.
  • Expedited for public health or safety concerns.

9.3 Retractions

Retractions occur in cases of fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, lack of ethical approval, or other serious breaches.

Process Overview:

  1. Preliminary assessment (2–5 days)
  2. Investigation (60–90 days)
  3. Author notification and response window (30 days)
  4. Editorial decision (≤ 14 days post-response)
  5. Publication of retraction notice (within 2–4 weeks)

Retraction Notices Include:

  • Article title, authors, citation, DOI
  • Reason for retraction
  • Party initiating action
  • Date and cross-link to original article

Availability:
Retracted articles remain online, clearly marked “RETRACTED.”
Content is removed only for legal reasons (e.g., court orders).
Indexing services (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar) are notified.

Note: Retraction ≠ unpublication. Retracted work remains part of the scientific record.

10. Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By using the Saabron Press website or services, you agree to these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy.

User Accounts

  • Must provide accurate information.
  • Users must be 18 or older (or legal majority).
  • Corporate users must be authorized to bind their organization.

Permitted Use

Academic, educational, and research purposes; sharing per CC BY license.

Prohibited Activities

Unauthorized data scraping, malware distribution, impersonation, spamming, or unlawful use.

Disclaimer and Liability

Content accuracy depends on authors. Saabron Press is not liable for indirect or consequential damages. Total liability ≤ US $100.

Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify Saabron Press and its agents against claims arising from violations of these Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America. All disputes shall be resolved within Texas courts.

Force Majeure

Saabron Press is not liable for delays due to events beyond reasonable control.

Severability and Entire Agreement

Invalid provisions shall not affect others. These Terms and Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Saabron Press.

11. Contact Information

For concerns regarding article accuracy, ethical issues, or misconduct:

[email protected] 📞 +1-808-259-1675

Please include:

  • Article DOI or full citation
  • Specific nature of the concern
  • Supporting evidence or documentation
  • Contact details

All communications will be handled confidentially and evaluated under this policy.