Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

AZZAHRA: Scientific Journal of Social and Humanities is a peer-reviewed journal, published online twice a year. This code of ethics establishes a set of minimum standards to which all parties involved in the publication process are expected to adhere. It applies to authors, the editor-in-chief, editorial board members, reviewers, and the journal manager/publisher. This statement is based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.

Editor Ethics

  • The editor is responsible for thoroughly, transparently, objectively, and fairly reviewing submitted manuscripts.

  • The editor has the authority to decide whether a manuscript is accepted or rejected, in accordance with editorial board policies and applicable laws regarding copyright, reputation, and plagiarism.

  • The editor must clearly provide information on submission guidelines and requirements to potential authors.

  • The editor ensures that every manuscript is reviewed by competent reviewers and meets the necessary requirements.

  • The editor must act objectively and impartially, without discrimination based on gender, business interests, ethnicity, religion, race, or nationality.

  • The editor and editorial team are obliged to maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not disclose any information to unauthorized parties without the author’s consent.

  • The content of unpublished manuscripts must not be misused by the editor or editorial team for personal gain. Unpublished manuscripts will be returned to the authors.

Reviewer Ethics

  • Reviewers are responsible for providing clear, measurable, and constructive comments and recommendations on the manuscripts.

  • Reviewers must respond to the manuscripts within the specified review period (3 weeks).

  • Reviews must be conducted objectively, honestly, and independently, prioritizing scientific integrity without bias regarding gender, business interests, ethnicity, religion, race, or nationality.

  • Reviewers must verify that references and citations are appropriate and reliable.

  • Reviewers are required to maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and its contents and must not use it for personal gain.

Author Ethics

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript submitted to AZZAHRA: Scientific Journal of Social and Humanities is original, a result of their own research or thought, free from plagiarism, and does not involve data manipulation.

  • The manuscript submitted must not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal or publication.

  • Authors must properly acknowledge and cite the work of others and must not modify or misrepresent sources.

  • Authors must accept that submitted manuscripts may undergo editing without altering the substance or main ideas.

  • Authors must understand and comply with these publication ethics to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure a smooth publication process.

Journal Manager / Publisher Ethics

  • The journal manager/publisher is responsible for publishing articles after they have undergone proper editing, peer review, and layout according to the journal’s publishing standards.

  • The journal manager/publisher ensures academic freedom for editors and reviewers in fulfilling their duties.

  • The journal manager/publisher safeguards privacy, intellectual property rights, and copyright, while maintaining editorial independence.