Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Law and Social Science (IJLSS) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. To ensure the dissemination of credible and high-quality scholarly work, the Journal adheres to the ethical principles recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any manuscript found violating these ethical standards may be rejected, retracted, or removed at any stage of the publication process, including after formal publication. The Journal reserves full rights to screen all submissions using plagiarism-detection software at any time.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in IJLSS represents a vital contribution to the global advancement of legal and social science scholarship. It reflects the integrity, academic quality, and professional commitment of the authors and their institutions. As part of its responsibility to maintain excellence, IJLSS has established clear ethical guidelines for all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

The Editorial Team ensures that all editorial decisions remain independent and are not influenced by commercial interests, advertising, or any external pressures. IJLSS also upholds transparent communication between editors, reviewers, and authors throughout the publication process.

The following standards outline the ethical responsibilities of each party involved:

Duties of Authors

• Ensure that their manuscript is original, free from plagiarism, and has not been submitted or published elsewhere.
• Properly acknowledge all sources through accurate and complete citations and references.
• Guarantee that the manuscript presents truthful, authentic data and analysis.
• Conduct a thorough language and content check prior to submission.
• Report any significant errors discovered after submission or publication to the Editorial Team for correction or retraction.
• Sign the journal’s copyright and ethical agreement when required.
• Submit manuscripts exclusively through the online submission system.

Duties of the Editorial Board

• Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and timely peer-review process for all submissions.
• Declaring any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.
• Evaluating manuscripts solely on the basis of academic merit, relevance, and ethical compliance.
• Supervising the peer-review process and ensuring consistency and quality in editorial evaluations.
• Allowing the Editor-in-Chief to coordinate and oversee all editorial decisions to maintain integrity and coherence in the publication process.

Duties of Reviewers

• Evaluate manuscripts impartially, without discrimination based on gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or political views.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all manuscript content and review data.
• Report to the Editor-in-Chief any evidence of plagiarism, unethical research practices, or major errors.
• Provide objective, constructive, and well-reasoned feedback to help improve the manuscript.
• Decline the review if they feel unqualified or unable to provide a timely evaluation.

Article Processing Charges

IJLSS welcomes submissions from scholars worldwide without any article submission charges. Access to the online version of the journal is completely free for individuals and institutions. For printed copies or special print subscriptions, interested parties may contact the Editorial Office directly.