Principles of Transparency & Best Practice

The Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Language (JSSAL) adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and transparency, aligning with the principles of COPE and DOAJ.

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Website
Central policy hub: Publication Policy
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Name & ISSN
Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Language (JSSAL), ISSN: 2747-5646.
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Peer Review Process
Double-blind; ≥2 independent reviewers; COI controls; appeals: Overview of the Peer Review Process
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Ownership & Management
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Governing Body
Editorial Advisory Board & affiliations: Editorial Team
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Editorial Contact
Official contact details: Contact
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Copyright & Licensing
Authors retain copyright; articles under CC BY- 4.0: Licensing
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Publication Fees
No APCs or submission fees: Article Processing Charge
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Allegations of Misconduct
COPE-aligned procedures: Dealing With Unethical Behaviour
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Publication Ethics
COPE core practices; human subjects & vulnerable populations: Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
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Publishing Schedule
Frequency & timeliness: Publication Frequency
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Access
Immediate open access; policy overview: Open Access Policy
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Data Sharing
Data availability & repository guidance: Data Sharing Policy
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Plagiarism
Turnitin/iThenticate screening; thresholds; COPE retraction: Plagiarism Policy
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AI/Chatbot Use
Permitted (language editing), prohibited (content/data), disclosure required: AI/Chatbot Policy
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Retractions & Corrections
Retraction, expressions of concern, errata: Retraction Policy
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Funding & Support
Statements and sources: Funding Statement
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Post-Publication
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Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Language (JSSAL)
ISSN: 2747-5646 • Last updated: January 2026