Publication Ethics

JAHSS adheres strictly to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Ethical conduct is expected from all parties involved, including authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers. Authors must ensure originality, proper acknowledgment of sources, ethical research approval where applicable, and truthful reporting of data. Editors are responsible for making fair decisions and maintaining confidentiality. Reviewers must conduct objective, unbiased, and confidential evaluations. Any form of misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication, will result in appropriate corrective actions.

 

JAHSS adheres strictly to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Ethical conduct is expected from all parties involved, including authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers. Authors are required to comply with COPE's ethical standards and JAHSS's publication guidelines when submitting a manuscript. Also:

·       authors confirm that their submitted manuscript is original, not a duplicate, not under consideration or published in any other journal, and has not been plagiarized.

·       the manuscript should not be under review in any other journal during the submission and review process at JAHSS.

·       authors bear responsibility for any work or manuscript submitted or published with JAHSS.

Editor’s Responsibilities

Aside from a multitude of standard responsibilities of the editor, such as maintaining the high standard and credibility of the journal and its publication, catering to the demands of both authors and readers, promoting academic discourse, and more. The editors also commit to utilizing their expertise and experience to effectively manage the following duties:

 

Editorial Board

The editorial board comprises a group of distinguished experts in the given area who will be assembled to form the editorial board. On the journal website, the editor will furnish comprehensive details on the members' names and affiliations, along with the latest contact information for the editorial office.

 

Publication Decision

The editors bear exclusive and autonomous responsibility for determining the articles to be published in the journal. The substantiation of the aforementioned study and its significance to the scientific community and readership ought to consistently substantiate such determinations. The editor's decision may be predicated upon the policies established by the editorial board of the journal and circumscribed by prevailing legal mandates governing concerns such as defamation, violation of intellectual property rights, and academic dishonesty. During the decision-making process, editors may engage in consultation with either reviewers or other editors in making such decisions.

 

Peer Review Process

In academic literature, it is widely held that subjecting all content in a journal to peer review is crucial. The submission of articles for potential publication undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Before publication, articles undergo a review process carried out by editors. The potential for rejection by an editor may arise due to a lack of relevance to the subject matter covered by the specific journal, or in cases where the quality of the submission is evidently low, rendering it not worthy of consideration. Articles deemed appropriate for evaluation are subsequently forwarded to two specialists within the respective field of the manuscript for assessment. The identities of the referees entrusted with the evaluation of a paper are typically undisclosed to one another. The referees are requested to categorize the paper into one of the following classifications: immediately publishable, publishable upon making amendments and improvements, or not suitable for publication. The evaluative reports of referees typically incorporate a clear recommendation of the appropriate course of action to be taken with respect to the submitted manuscript. The author subsequently has access to the comments provided by the referees.

 

Editors must be prepared to provide a justifiable rationale for any significant deviation from the prescribed protocol. It is advised that editors refrain from overturning publication decisions unless grave issues are discovered. Publishers ought to provide guidelines to both authors and reviewers outlining the expectations that are required of them. It is recommended to frequently update this guidance and to make references or links to the accompanying code.

 

Fair Play

The editor must conduct an evaluation of the manuscripts based on their intellectual content, independent of the author's gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, citizenship, religious beliefs, or political philosophy. The determination made by editors to accept or decline a manuscript for publication ought to be grounded strictly on the manuscript's significance, novelty, and coherence, as well as the study's pertinence to the journal's objective.

 

Confidentiality

The Editorial Board and all members of the editorial team are bound by the duty to maintain confidentiality and shall refrain from divulging any details on a submitted article (manuscript) to any party other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisors, and the publisher. It is the responsibility of the editors to maintain the confidentiality of the submitted material during the review process.

Journal Matrics

Editors should refrain from manipulating any journal metric in an effort to enhance the journal's ranking. The editor cannot insist on including references to their journal or any other unless it is academically necessary. Likewise, authors should not be compelled to reference the editor's personal articles.

 

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

The usage of any undisclosed works mentioned in a submitted manuscript by an editor for their own research is strictly prohibited without obtaining explicit written permission from the respective author. Ideas or confidential information gained from peer review should be kept secret and not utilized for personal gain. Editors are advised to disqualify themselves (i.e., refrain from participating) in situations that may pose a conflict of interest or compromise their objectivity. When evaluating manuscripts that involve conflicts of interest arising from relationships with the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the papers, it is recommended to consult with a co-editor, associate editor, or additional members of the editorial board. Editors must mandate all authors to divulge any potential competing interests and issue revisions in case of any competing interests being uncovered post-publication.

 

At any given moment, anyone can report and draw the editor and publisher's attention to any instances of immoral conduct. It is necessary for individuals who report such behavior to the editor or publisher to provide substantial details and proof to initiate an investigation. Every accusation must be regarded with gravity and dealt with equitably until a credible verdict is reached. It is important to thoroughly investigate any instances of unethical publishing behavior, regardless of when they come to light.

 

The editor, in collaboration with the publisher, should promptly address ethical grievances raised about a manuscript that is submitted for publication or has already been published. Typically, steps will be taken to address any complaints or assertions concerning a manuscript or paper by communicating with the author and carefully examining the situation. However, additional outreach to relevant research organizations and institutions may be necessary depending on the severity of the misconduct.

 

It may be unnecessary to seek broader input when addressing minor improper behavior. Regardless of the circumstances, it is imperative to offer the author the chance to address any accusations. Serious wrongdoing may necessitate the implementation of one or several of the subsequent actions:

·       Conveying knowledge or guiding the author or reviewer in cases where appropriate norms seem to be misunderstood or incorrectly followed.

·       Making an official announcement that provides information about misbehavior.

·       Written correspondence to the supervisor or funding agency of the author or reviewer.

·       A formal removal of a published work from a journal, along with notifying the department head of the author or reviewer.

·       Implementing a structured ban on the contributions made by a person (author) for a specified duration.

Author’s Responsibilities

Publication and Submission Fee

Authors don't have to pay any fees or charges for the processing and publication of their manuscripts.