Contributors

Sendebibu is built through collaboration among practitioners, scholars, and community knowledge holders. This page explains who can contribute, how review works, and what standards contributors are expected to follow.

Who Can Contribute

We welcome contributions from individuals and institutions with relevant knowledge or documentation.

Types of Contributors

Subject experts: specialists in conservation science, architecture, material analysis, or site management.
Researchers: academic or independent researchers providing source-based analysis.
Conservators: professionals documenting interventions, methods, and outcomes.
Historians: contributors working on chronology, context, and historiography.
Archaeologists: contributors on excavation records, interpretation, and site development.
Students: supervised contributions grounded in reliable sources.
Community members: local custodians and tradition bearers with verifiable contextual knowledge.

Editorial Review Workflow

Submission intake and scope check.
Editorial assessment for structure, citations, and compliance with standards.
Specialist review where technical verification is required.
Revision requests and contributor response cycle.
Publication and version log entry.

Contributor Expectations

Provide accurate, source-based information.
Disclose uncertainty and avoid overstating conclusions.
Use respectful, non-discriminatory language.
Follow image and media licensing requirements.
Respond to editorial feedback within reasonable timelines.

Before you submit: Review the Editorial Standards and Licensing & Attribution pages to avoid delays in review.

Recognition Policy

We recognize contributor roles transparently while preserving editorial independence.

Named authorship for substantial original contributions where applicable.
Editor and reviewer acknowledgments in revision metadata.
Institutional affiliations listed when provided and verified.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Contributors must disclose financial, institutional, or personal interests relevant to submitted content.
Editors may request additional sourcing or assign independent review where conflicts exist.
Undisclosed conflicts may result in rejection or post-publication correction.

Code of Conduct

Contributors are expected to maintain professional conduct in all communications. Harassment, discriminatory language, and abusive behavior are not permitted.

Debate evidence, not individuals.
Respect local knowledge and cultural sensitivities.
Use civil, precise language in revisions and discussions.

How to Become a Contributor

Prepare a short profile and your area(s) of expertise.
Share writing samples, publication links, or project documentation where available.
Submit your expression of interest via Contact.
Complete onboarding guidance from the editorial team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I contribute if I am early in my academic career?

Yes. Student and early-career contributions are welcome when they are well sourced and reviewed.

Can institutions submit collections or datasets?

Yes. Institutional submissions are encouraged, especially where metadata and rights information are complete.

Will my submission be edited?

Most submissions receive editorial revisions for clarity, consistency, and citation structure before publication.