Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Andalus Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (AJHSS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.

1. Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to AJHSS must ensure that:

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

  • The manuscript is not under consideration for publication in another journal.

  • All sources used in the research are properly cited and referenced.

  • All listed authors have made significant contributions to the research.

  • Any potential conflicts of interest are clearly disclosed.

  • Data presented in the manuscript are accurate and not fabricated or manipulated.

Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. The journal uses plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions.

2. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Evaluating manuscripts based on academic merit without discrimination.

  • Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Ensuring a fair and unbiased peer-review process.

  • Avoiding conflicts of interest.

  • Taking appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Conduct reviews objectively and professionally.

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.

  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited.

  • Inform the editor of any potential conflict of interest.

  • Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

4. Plagiarism and Misconduct

AJHSS does not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices.

If misconduct is suspected, the journal will:

  • Investigate the issue thoroughly.

  • Contact the authors for clarification.

  • Reject or retract the article if necessary.

  • Notify relevant institutions when appropriate.

5. Retraction Policy

Articles may be retracted if:

  • There is clear evidence of unreliable findings.

  • Plagiarism or unethical research practices are confirmed.

  • The article has been previously published elsewhere.

Retraction notices will be clearly identified and linked to the original article.

6. Conflict of Interest

All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research or its evaluation.