Publication Ethics

DYNAMICS Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal must ensure that:

  • The submitted work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

  • All sources used in the manuscript are properly cited.

  • Authorship is limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research.

  • Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification is strictly prohibited.

  • Conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, are clearly disclosed.

  • Research involving human participants follows ethical standards and, where applicable, has received appropriate ethical approval.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based solely on the academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance of the manuscript.

  • Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer-review process.

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.

  • Addressing ethical complaints or allegations of misconduct in accordance with journal policies and established ethical guidelines.

  • Preventing conflicts of interest in editorial decision-making.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct objective, constructive, and timely peer reviews.

  • Maintain confidentiality of the manuscripts under review.

  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest and decline review when necessary.

  • Refrain from using information obtained during the review process for personal advantage.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

The publisher of DYNAMICS Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to:

  • Supporting ethical publishing practices and editorial independence.

  • Ensuring that commercial interests do not compromise editorial decisions.

  • Facilitating the dissemination of published content under an open-access policy.

5. Handling of Ethical Misconduct

The journal follows established ethical guidelines in handling allegations of plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, or other forms of misconduct. Appropriate actions may include manuscript rejection, retraction, or notification to the relevant institutions.