Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Journal of Social and Humanities (JSH) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical behavior and integrity in academic publishing. As such, we follow the guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to prevent any instances of publication misconduct. All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, and reviewers, are expected to adhere to the following ethical standards.

Authorship and Originality

Authors must ensure that their submissions are original and have not been previously published, and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Any sources of information and ideas that have been used must be appropriately cited. JSH has a strict policy against plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification. All authors listed in a submission must have made significant contributions to the research and agree to the final version of the paper.

Peer Review

JSH employs a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and validity of the research published in our journal. Our reviewers are selected based on their expertise and are required to maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript under review. Editors have the final decision on whether to accept or reject a submission, and authors have the right to appeal any editorial decisions.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their research or its interpretation. This includes any financial or personal relationships that may be perceived as having the potential to bias the research. Editors and reviewers are also required to disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from any submissions in which they have a conflict of interest.

Data Access and Retention

Authors should provide access to the data supporting their research and be prepared to provide public access to this data if possible. Authors should retain their raw data for a reasonable period of time after publication, and be prepared to provide access to this data upon request.

Corrections and Retractions

In cases where errors or inaccuracies are discovered in a published article, JSH will work with authors to publish a correction or retraction. Corrections and retractions will be clearly marked and linked to the original article.

Reporting Misconduct

JSH takes any allegations of publication misconduct seriously. If a reader or party involved in the publication process suspects misconduct, they should report it to the editor-in-chief immediately. Allegations of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly and appropriate action will be taken to address any confirmed instances of misconduct.

Conclusion

JSH is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and malpractice prevention. We ask that all parties involved in the publication process adhere to these standards, and we strive to continually improve our processes to ensure the quality and integrity of the research published in our journal.