Publication Ethics

Social Thought and Policy Review (Soc. Thought Policy Rev.) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics in publishing. The journal ensures integrity, transparency, and fairness throughout the editorial and review processes.

1. Responsibilities of Editors

  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, relevance, and originality, without discrimination.

  • Ensure confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and associated data.

  • Avoid conflicts of interest in editorial decisions.

  • Oversee a triple-blind peer review process to maintain impartiality.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

  • Submit only original work that has not been published elsewhere or is under consideration by another journal.

  • Accurately present research findings without fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data.

  • Properly cite and acknowledge all sources and contributions.

  • Disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest.

  • Ensure that research involving humans or animals complies with ethical and legal standards.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts.

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might bias their review.

  • Report suspected ethical issues (e.g., plagiarism, data manipulation) to the editorial office.

4. Handling Misconduct

  • All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using recognized detection software.

  • Cases of suspected misconduct will be investigated following COPE guidelines.

  • Outcomes may include rejection, retraction, or notification to the authors’ institution.

5. Retractions and Corrections

  • Articles may be retracted for proven ethical violations, serious errors, or plagiarism.

  • Corrections will be issued for minor errors that do not invalidate the findings.

6. Open Access and Copyright

  • Articles are published under an open access model, promoting free distribution with proper attribution.

  • Authors retain copyright but grant the journal the right of first publication.