As a publisher whose primary goal is to publish scholarly journals, MSPL has its own philosophy and implementation methods. We firmly believe that scholarly research in the humanities should be diversified and differentiated from the methodology and implementation approach of research in the natural sciences. In the peer review process, we value the opinions of experts in the field as well as respecting the authors' own views and opinions. Thus, in making decisions about journal articles, we must consider the opinions of the reviewers as well as the unique insights of the authors in their articles.

We must avoid peer reviewers forcing authors to follow their own opinions, which also means that using the methods and evaluation criteria of scientific research to measure the results of research in the humanities can easily lead to the erasure of different ideas and perspectives.

Of course, our defense of different ideas and viewpoints in the development of multiculturalism does not mean lowering scholarly quality, but rather the need to select high-quality scholarly articles on the basis of equal opportunities and friendly exchanges.

In addition, we are not interested in the elite scholarly model, which has developed a solidified state of interest, and elite academia has actually been reduced to a rhetoric rather than caring for people themselves. By encouraging scholars to explore design research and practice, we seek to promote exchange and mutual understanding between different cultural groups in order to promote a more sustainable world.

About Michelangelo Scholar Publish Limited

MICHELANGELO SCHOLAR PUBLISH LIMITED (MSPL) was registered in Hong Kong on January 17th, 2023. MSPL is an Open Access（OA）academic publishing platform for designers and related researchers. MSPL is mainly engaged in the publication of international journals in English and cultural exchange, dedicated to design, architecture and art research, and striving to achieve global leadership in these fields. MSPL's subordinate journals now include the following three: the Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation (JDSSI), the Journal of Ancient Chinese Arts and Crafts (JACAC), and the Journal of Architecture and Urban Design (JAUD), which reflect the latest research in their fields, and are accessible worldwide in print and online. In addition, MSPL provides a waiver on Article Processing Charges (APCs) for all authors.

MSPL will comply with the principles of transparency and best practice of academic publications established by organizations such as The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), DOAJ, the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). The transparency and best practice principles of academic publishing apply to all published content in MSPL journals, and transparently communicate the academic evaluation and publication procedures followed by the journals.

MSPL is committed to the principle of open access and has a responsibility to promote the accessibility, diversity, fairness, and inclusivity of the journal articles on our website, thereby promoting social progress and cultural diversity. The editors of MSPL journals will also adhere to the basic principles of academic ethics and academic values first, and will handle manuscripts based on academic standards and a neutral attitude. The editors will not be influenced by the source of the manuscript, including the nationality, ethnicity, political beliefs, race, or religion of the authors. MSPL is committed to building a digital scholarly community with high reputation and equality. MSPL does not collaborate with any for-profit companies, in order to avoid the phenomenon of academic research being manipulated.

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