1. Introduction
By accessing, browsing, or submitting a manuscript to the Social Science and Humanities Journal (SSHJ), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. These terms govern the relationship between the journal and the authors, reviewers, and readers.
2. Eligibility and Submission
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Originality: All submitted manuscripts must be original works that have not been published previously and are not currently under consideration by any other journal.
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Plagiarism: SSHJ maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection software.
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Accuracy: Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the data, facts, and references provided in their manuscripts.
3. Copyright and Licensing
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Ownership: Authors retain the copyright of their work but grant SSHJ a non-exclusive license to publish, archive, and distribute the work.
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Open Access: (Optional - check if your journal is OA) Works are typically published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper credit.
4. Peer Review Process
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All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
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The Editorial Board’s decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection is final.
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Reviewers must maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscripts they evaluate.
5. Publication Fees (APCs)
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If applicable, authors agree to pay the Article Processing Charge (APC) upon the acceptance of their manuscript.
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Fees are non-refundable once the article has been processed for publication.
6. Ethical Standards
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Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
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Research involving human subjects must comply with ethical standards and include necessary informed consent statements.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
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The content published in SSHJ reflects the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the editorial team.
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The journal is provided "as is" without any warranties regarding the continuous availability of the website or the absolute accuracy of published content.
8. Termination of Access
SSHJ reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to its services or reject a submission if an author or user violates these terms.
9. Amendments
The journal reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the journal’s services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Contact Information
For any queries regarding these terms, please contact the Editorial Office at: editor@sshjournal.com.