The International Journal of Social Science (IJSS) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in publishing. All authors, editors, and reviewers involved in the publication process must adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

1. Responsibilities of Authors

- Authors must ensure their manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
- Proper citation and acknowledgement of sources must be provided.
- Any form of plagiarism or data fabrication will result in rejection.
- Authors should disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence their research.
- Research involving human subjects must include ethical approval and informed consent.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

- Editors must ensure a fair, unbiased, and confidential review process.
- They must avoid conflicts of interest with submitted manuscripts.
- Editors can accept or reject a manuscript based on its academic merit and adherence to ethical standards.
- Any ethical misconduct, such as plagiarism, must be investigated and addressed appropriately.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

- Reviewers must provide constructive, objective, and timely feedback.
- They should maintain confidentiality and not disclose any information related to the manuscript.
- Reviewers must identify any ethical concerns or potential plagiarism.
- Any conflict of interest should be declared before reviewing a manuscript.

4. Ethical Considerations in Research

- Research must follow ethical guidelines, ensuring no harm to participants.
- All data must be collected and analyzed transparently and accurately.
- Manipulation, falsification, or misrepresentation of data is strictly prohibited.

5. Plagiarism and Misconduct

- Plagiarism (self-plagiarism, verbatim copying, or paraphrasing without credit) is unacceptable.
- Manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism detection software before acceptance.
- If ethical misconduct is identified post-publication, the article may be retracted.

6. Retraction Policy

- The journal reserves the right to retract articles that violate ethical principles.
- Retraction notices will remain in the public domain to maintain transparency.

By submitting to IJSS, authors, editors, and reviewers agree to abide by these ethical standards. If you have any ethical concerns, please contact the editorial office at scholarpublishing@outlook.com.