Publication Ethics

Journal of Society and Scientific Studies upholds high standards of academic publishing ethics and implements best practices throughout all stages of the publication process. We are committed to maintaining integrity, transparency, and scientific quality as the foundation of the journal’s reputation as a credible and trustworthy source of knowledge.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

  1. Originality and Plagiarism
    Authors must submit original works and ensure that proper citations are given for all references to others’ work. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.

  2. Data Transparency and Replicability
    Authors are encouraged to provide access to the data supporting their findings and, where possible, share sufficient detail to enable replication of their study, ensuring research reliability.

  3. Contributor Attribution
    Proper credit must be given to all individuals or institutions that have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation.

  4. Accuracy and Clarity
    The information presented in the manuscript must be accurate, non-misleading, and accompanied by clear, responsible explanations of the methodology.

  5. Willingness to Revise
    Authors must be open to the editorial process and willing to revise their manuscripts in accordance with editors' feedback and the journal’s submission guidelines.

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

  1. Objectivity and Impartiality
    Editorial decisions must be based solely on the scientific merit of the manuscript, regardless of the authors’ personal or institutional backgrounds.

  2. Confidentiality
    Editors are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of manuscript content during the review process and must not disclose information to unauthorized parties.

  3. Process Transparency
    Editors must provide clear guidance to authors, offer constructive feedback, and communicate the reasons behind acceptance or rejection of a manuscript in a professional manner.

  4. Integrity of Position
    Editors must not misuse their editorial role for personal or institutional gain.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

  1. Fair and Constructive Review
    Reviewers must offer objective, honest, and constructive evaluations without any conflict of interest that may influence their judgment.

  2. Manuscript Confidentiality
    All information obtained during the peer review process must be kept confidential and must not be used for personal advantage.

  3. Reporting Ethical Concerns
    If reviewers identify any indications of plagiarism, data manipulation, or other ethical violations, they are obliged to report such concerns to the editor.

Handling Ethical Violations

Journal of Society and Scientific Studies encourages anyone who becomes aware of potential breaches of publication ethics to report them to the editorial board. All reports will be taken seriously and handled in accordance with international standards of publication ethics.