Publication Ethics

IJRDO - Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research adheres to publication ethics to ensure high-quality, credible, and ethical publications. These principles apply to all parties involved - authors, reviewers, and editors.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to:

• Present original work that is not published or submitted for publication elsewhere
• Accurately report information, data, and results
• Correctly cite and reference all sources
• Be free of plagiarism
• Make sure all authors have contributed to and approved the manuscript
• Provide details of any funding support and conflict of interest

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are part of the journal's quality control process and:

• Evaluate manuscripts based on content and relevance
• Provide clear and constructive feedback
• Keep manuscripts confidential
• Have no personal or professional conflict of interest
• Alert the editor if unable to make a decision

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are in charge of the review and publication process. They are expected to:

• Treat all manuscripts fairly and impartially
• Choose appropriate reviewers for manuscripts
• Bases decisions on the merit of the work
• Keep the review process confidential
• Respond to any ethical issues raised

Plagiarism and Originality

Plagiarism and copying are not permitted. Manuscripts must be original. No copying, data fabrication, or source misinformation is allowed.

Submissions with such problems may be withdrawn.

Conflict of Interest

Researchers and authors should reveal any financial or personal connections that may affect their research or opinions. This ensures transparency and integrity in publishing.

Corrections and Retractions

If the journal receives notice of any problems after publication, it will deal with them. This could range from publishing a correction to, in extreme circumstances, retracting the article.

Ethical Research Practices

Authors should adhere to professional ethical practices. This entails the appropriate handling of data, reporting of results, and adherence to professional and academic standards in research in the social sciences and humanities.

Our Commitment

The journal seeks to publish in a transparent way. The aim is to ensure that the published content is accurate, reliable, and beneficial for the academic community.