Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Sociology and Civics Research (IJSCR) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards throughout the publication process. It's crucial for all involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—to adhere to the following principles to prevent malpractice and ensure the integrity of scholarly work in the fields of sociology and civics.

1. Duties of Authors

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must submit only original works. Any use of others' work or ideas needs proper citation and acknowledgment. Plagiarism, in any form, is unethical and unacceptable.
• Multiple Submissions: Authors should not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. This practice is considered unethical publishing behavior.
• Accuracy and Data Integrity: Authors must present accurate data from their sociological or civics research and clearly articulate their findings. Falsification, manipulation, or misrepresentation of data is strictly prohibited.
• Conflict of Interest: All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, that could influence their research or the interpretation of their findings. This includes affiliations with organizations that might benefit from the publication.

2. Duties of Editors

• Fair Play: Editors are responsible for evaluating manuscripts based on their academic merit, without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic background, or political philosophy.
• Confidentiality: Editors must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and the publisher, as necessary.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have conflicts of interest. They must ensure that all ethical guidelines are followed and take action to prevent any malpractice within the journal.

3. Duties of Reviewers

• Confidentiality: Peer reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents. They should not share or discuss them with others unless authorized by the editor.
• Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively, providing constructive feedback to improve the manuscript. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should point out relevant published work in sociology or civics that has not been cited by the authors and report any significant similarities or overlaps with other published work.

Thank you for contributing to the integrity of our journal.