Authorship
All authors must have made substantial contributions and be accountable for the content. Honorary authorship and ghostwriting are unethical.
Publication Ethics
Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Publication Ethics
Our journals uphold the highest standards of ethical behaviour and integrity in scholarly publishing. The following outlines our publication ethics and the measures taken to address potential malpractice.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited; manuscripts are screened and violations lead to rejection or retraction.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors, reviewers and editors must disclose conflicts, which are managed transparently.
Peer Review
A double-blind process ensures unbiased and constructive evaluation by subject experts.
Editorial Independence
Decisions are based on the merit of the research, free from commercial or personal influence.
Data Integrity
Fabrication, falsification and selective reporting are serious violations.
Corrections & Retractions
Corrections are issued promptly; articles may be retracted for serious violations.
Complaints & Appeals
Ethical concerns are thoroughly investigated and authors may appeal editorial decisions.