2025/12/23

The Journal of Social Sciences and Philosophy is committed to publishing original and high-quality research articles. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review, but authors bear primary responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of their work. The journal does not accept any violations of academic ethics. The responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and editors are outlined as follows:
 

I. Responsibilities of Authors
1.    Manuscript Standards: Submissions must follow the journal’s “Notes to Contributors” and “Guidelines for Submitted Manuscripts”. Manuscripts must represent the authors’ own work, with all co-authors making substantial contributions. The corresponding author must ensure that every co-author has reviewed and approved the final manuscript prior to submission.
2.    Original Submission: Manuscripts with substantially the same research content must not be submitted to more than one journal simultaneously, nor previously published.
3.    Data Use and Availability: Sources of data must be clearly acknowledged, and authors must provide access to original research data when requested.
4.    Originality: Authors must ensure their submissions are original and free from fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or other forms of misappropriation.
5.    Accuracy: Should errors be discovered after submission or publication, authors must promptly notify the editors and provide corrected information.
6.    Proper Citation: All sources and references must be clearly cited.
7.    Transparency and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest (e.g., funding support, project sponsorship, patents, employment, or remuneration) that could influence research results or their interpretation.
8.    Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools: If generative AI technologies (e.g., ChatGPT) were used in the preparation of the manuscript, such use must be transparently disclosed. Authors remain fully responsible for the content of their work.
9.    Research Participants: Authors must protect the privacy, welfare, and rights of study participants. Informed consent must be obtained from all participants, and confidentiality must be respected.
10.    Hazards in Research and Human and Animal Subjects: Authors must declare potential hazards or risks in their research procedures or use of equipment. For studies involving humans or animals, authors must specify the procedures, confirm compliance with relevant laws and institutional guidelines, and include statements of informed consent for human subjects. Privacy rights of human participants must be permanently safeguarded.
 

II. Responsibilities of Reviewers
1.    Contribution of Expertise: Reviewers should provide professional and unbiased feedback to assist editorial decisions.
2.    Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reports within the agreed deadline. If unable, they should promptly notify the editor.
3.    Confidentiality: Review materials must not be shared or disclosed to anyone outside the editorial process.
4.    Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted fairly and impartially, offering clear, constructive comments.
5.    Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify uncited relevant work and notify editors of any overlap or similarity with other published materials.
6.    Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must not use unpublished materials from a manuscript for personal research or advantage without the written consent of the authors. If they have conflicts of interest with authors or their institutions, they should decline the review.
 

III. Responsibilities of Editors
1.    Peer Review and Confidentiality: The journal adopts a double-blind peer review system. Editors must protect the confidentiality of authors and reviewers and follow the journal’s review procedures and must not disclose the identities of authors or reviewers, or the content of reviewer reports.
2.    Editorial Judgment: Manuscripts deemed unsuitable for the journal’s scope or below required standards may be rejected without review.
3.    Publication Decision: Final acceptance or rejection decisions must be based on reviewers’ reports and the manuscript’s academic value.
4.    Fairness and Objectivity: Editors must evaluate submissions without bias and apply consistent standards.
5.    Review Quality: Editors must monitor review quality and may edit or remove inappropriate content in reviewer reports before sending them to authors.
6.    Conflicts of Interest: (a) Editors must not use unpublished manuscripts for personal purposes without the written consent of authors. (b) Editors must not appropriate reviewers’ comments for personal use. (c) Editors must avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist. (d) Editors who are themselves authors of a submission must withdraw from any editorial involvement.
7.    Investigation of Misconduct: In cases of suspected ethical violations, editors must act with fairness, professionalism, and confidentiality, while safeguarding the identities of complainants. Authors may be asked to provide explanations during investigation. Confirmed misconduct will result in correction, retraction, expression of concern, or other necessary measures. Offenders may be blacklisted and reported to their institutions.