Frontline Social Sciences and History Journal (FSSHJ)
Frontline Social Sciences and History Journal (FSSHJ) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows the principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects editors, reviewers, authors, and publishers to adhere to these ethical standards.
Ethical Principles
The journal is dedicated to:
- Promoting integrity in scholarly publishing.
- Ensuring transparency in editorial decision-making.
- Preventing research misconduct.
- Protecting intellectual property rights.
- Encouraging responsible research practices.
- Maintaining academic honesty and professional ethics.
Duties of Authors
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are entirely original.
- All sources must be appropriately cited and acknowledged.
- Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
- Self-plagiarism and duplicate publication are prohibited.
- Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism may be rejected or retracted.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Submission
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.
Submission of substantially similar work to multiple journals constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.
Data Integrity
Authors must present accurate and truthful research findings.
- Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered serious misconduct.
- Authors should retain research data and provide access if requested by editors.
Authorship
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to:
- Research conception and design.
- Data collection or analysis.
- Manuscript preparation.
- Critical revision of intellectual content.
All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the research or interpretation of results.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others and cite all relevant publications that contributed to their research.
Duties of Editors
Publication Decisions
Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published based on:
- Academic merit.
- Originality.
- Relevance to the journal's scope.
- Reviewer recommendations.
- Ethical considerations.
Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts exclusively on scholarly content without discrimination based on:
- Race
- Gender
- Nationality
- Religious beliefs
- Political philosophy
- Institutional affiliation
Confidentiality
Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not disclose information to anyone other than those involved in the publication process.
Conflict of Interest
Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.
Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in making publication decisions and helps authors improve their manuscripts.
Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and must not share or discuss them with unauthorized individuals.
Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively and professionally.
Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by authors and report any suspected plagiarism or ethical concerns.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers should decline review assignments if conflicts of interest exist.
Research Misconduct
The journal does not tolerate:
- Plagiarism
- Self-plagiarism
- Data fabrication
- Data falsification
- Citation manipulation
- Authorship manipulation
- Duplicate publication
- Image manipulation
- Undisclosed conflicts of interest
Allegations of misconduct will be investigated following COPE recommendations.
Corrections and Retractions
When significant errors or ethical violations are discovered, the journal may:
- Publish corrections.
- Issue expressions of concern.
- Retract published articles.
- Remove articles in exceptional circumstances where legally required.
Retraction notices will remain permanently linked to the affected article to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
Complaints and Appeals
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written explanation to the Editorial Office.
Complaints regarding editorial processes, peer review, publication ethics, or misconduct allegations will be handled fairly, confidentially, and in accordance with COPE guidance.
Intellectual Property
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article.
All published content must respect applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights.
Ethical Oversight
The Editorial Board continuously monitors publication practices to ensure compliance with international ethical standards and COPE recommendations.
Commitment to Ethical Publishing
Frontline Social Sciences and History Journal is committed to fostering a trustworthy, transparent, and ethical scholarly publishing environment. The journal encourages all participants in the publication process to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and professional responsibility.