Publication Ethics

PUBLICATION ETHICS

The publication of IJSS: International Journal of Social Sciences involves conscientious, systematic and comprehensive processes. Our ethics statement is based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct guidelines.

⚖️ Editors' Responsibilities

  • Maintain transparency of academic research & records.
  • Assess manuscripts objectively based on scientific quality, free from bias (race, gender, or religion).
  • Ensure confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Investigate any suspected research misconduct promptly.

???? Reviewers' Responsibilities

  • Provide detailed, constructive, and unbiased evaluations.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the complete review process.
  • Notify editors of any personal or financial conflicts of interest.
  • Alert editors to any ethical concerns or plagiarism.

✍️ Authors' Responsibilities

  • Ensure all work is original and free from plagiarism.
  • Do not submit the same work to multiple journals.
  • Clearly acknowledge any potential conflicts of interest.
  • List only substantial contributors as 'Authors'.

???? Publishers' Responsibilities

  • Ensure integrity, autonomy, and originality of published articles.
  • Maintain transparency in editorial decisions.
  • Ensure timely publication of content.
  • Handle modifications and rectifications ethically.