Principles of Transparency & Best Practice

The Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Language (JSSAL) follows the WAME/COPE/DOAJ/OASPA Principles of Transparency and Best Practice. Key policies are listed below.

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