1.0 INTRODUCTION.

 Welcome to RDN Platform e-library. We accept publications from all areas of specialization, all international language, all sectors of productions, any format and wide range of publication categories. Our free publication format enables RDN members to publish their work with their own format.  Free style publication aimed to promote innovation among members in designing and presenting their work. Our general publication guideline provides guide on the key requirements for your work to be accepted. 

Please note that:-

1. We do not only publish but we make your innovative idea accessible to users and useful for development.
2. We honor authors/contributors and reward their great job.

 2.0 PUBLICATION CATEGORIES

The following publication categories accepted in our e-library:-

1. Book
2. Chapter In Book
3. Journal Article
4. Major Creative Work
5. Patent
6. Review
7. Working Model
8. Technical Drawing
9. Conference Publication
10. Designs
11. Computer Software
12. Contract Report & Consultant's Report
13. Theses Accepted For Higher Degree
14. and Other Creative Work

Please find details about requirement as follows:-

A. BOOK

Includes books published for free and downloaded for free as eBook or textbook. Whether it is Authored - research, Edited; Revision, new edition; or Authored - other. Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s)
• Title
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Series Editor
• Series Title
• Publisher
• Volume
• Number of Volumes in Series
• Edition
• ISBN RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area
• City

 

B. CHAPTER IN A BOOK

Chapter in book published for free and downloaded for free includes; Chapter in a Book – research,  Chapter in a Book - revision, new edition, Chapter in a Book – other. Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s)
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title of Chapter
• Editor of Book
• Title of Book
• ISBN of Book
• City
• Publisher
• Volume
• Edition
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area.

 

 C. JOURNAL ARTICLE

Journal Articles published for free and downloaded for free includes; Refereed article in a scholarly journal; Non refereed article in an scholarly journal; Article in a professional journal; Letter or note; Other refereed contribution to a scholarly journal; Edited journal. Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s)
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title of Journal Article
• Journal Name
• City
• Publisher
• ISSN for refereed article in a scholarly journal
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area.

 

D. MAJOR CREATIVE WORK

Includes published major written and recorded creative works. For example:-

• Published Work such as Visual Art Work, Design, Architectural Work Textual Work.
• Recorded Work such as Film/Video Performance,  Inter-Arts,  Digital Creative Work Website/Web Exhibition.
• Curated Exhibition Web Based Exhibition Exhibition/Event Festival Other
• Performance included Music, Play, Dance
• Broadcast

Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s) 
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title
• Publisher
• Edition
• Date work produced
• Distributor
• City
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area

 E. PATENT 

Includes written patents documents for a product or process for which a full patent has been granted(Patent) and application for patent (Application for Patent). Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s) 
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title
• Patent Owned by
• Application Number
• Patent Number
• Country
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area

 

F. REVIEW 

Review published for free and downloaded for free includes:- A substantial review of an entire field of study; A review of several works which include annual review of plant physiology or journal controlled by an editorial board; A review of a single work and Any other published review. Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s)
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title
• Journal Name
• City
• Publisher
• ISSN for refereed article in a scholarly journal
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area.

  

G. WORKING MODEL

Any innovative or creative machine/work as a result of research which are registered sold or licensed for use through a recognized commercial distributor. Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s) 
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title
• City
• Publisher
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area.

 

H. TECHNICAL DRAWING 

Any innovative or creative drawing as a result of research which are registered sold or licensed for use through a recognized commercial distributor. Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s) 
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title
• City
• Publisher
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area.

 

I. CONFERENCE PUBLICATION

Any conference written which are published. Conference Publication:- Full written paper - refereed such as keynote; Full written paper - non refereed; Extract of paper; Edited volume of conference proceedings; Invitation to chair major international conference and Invitation to chair major national conference. Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s)
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title
• City
• Conference Publication
• Conference Name
• Conference Location
• Conference Date
• Publisher
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• ISBN/ISSN If available
• Theme Area.

  

 J. DESIGNS

Includes architecture, creative arts and engineering design works. The design  must have been recognized by professionals association or organization national or international. Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s)
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title (Name of award)
• Date of award or exhibition
• Organization Conferring the Award or exhibition
• Publisher
• Date and place of Advertisement of exhibition
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area.

 

K. COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Includes innovative ICT software products or tools distributed for free as shareware. Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s)
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title
• Distributor
• Version
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area

  

L. CONTRACT REPORT AND CONSULTANT'S REPORT

Includes  expertise and knowledge based reports available in public domain and freely accessible.  These report provided to share knowledge and expertise. Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s) 
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title
• Customer
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area

 

M. THESES ACCEPTED FOR HIGHER DEGREE 

Includes studies conducted by master, Doctors and Professional Doctorate students such as Masters Degree by research, Masters Degree by courseware, Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Doctorate and Professional Doctorate. Key requirement for submission:- 

• Author name(s)
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title
• Affiliation Institutions
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area

 

N. OTHER CREATIVE WORK 

Include minor written or recorded work such as:- short stories, Individual poems, Individual songs, Catalogs and others. Key requirement for submission:-

• Author name(s)
• Collection Year and Publication Year
• Title
• Publisher
• Edition
• City
• RFCD/SEO/TOR
• Theme Area