Privacy Statement

Editorial Process

The International Journal of Social Science Nexus (IJSSN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to publishing high-quality and original research in the field of social sciences. To maintain academic integrity and ensure the originality of submitted work, all contributions undergo a rigorous editorial and review process.

Initial Screening

All submissions are first reviewed by the editorial board to evaluate their relevance, originality, and adherence to the journal's scope and submission guidelines. Submissions not meeting the basic criteria may be returned without external review.

Plagiarism Check

Submissions passing the initial screening are checked for plagiarism using Turnitin. Manuscripts showing significant similarity or previously published content will be rejected immediately. Only papers with an acceptable similarity index, in line with the plagiarism policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, proceed to the next stage.

Note: Turnitin reports submitted by authors themselves will not be accepted.

Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the plagiarism check are subjected to a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartial evaluation. Both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous during this process. Reviewers assess the manuscript’s originality, methodology, scholarly contribution, and overall quality.

Revision and Final Decision

Authors of manuscripts recommended for publication may be requested to revise their work in response to reviewers’ comments. The revised submission is re-evaluated before a final publication decision is made by the editorial board. The final acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory revisions and adherence to ethical and formatting guidelines.

Plagiarism Policy

International Journal of Social Science Nexus (IJSSN) strictly adheres to the plagiarism policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, as adopted by International Journal of Social Sciences Nexus (IJSSN). Key points include:

  • Previously published material is not accepted under any circumstances.

  • Turnitin reports must be generated through official channels. Reports submitted personally by authors will not be considered.

  • Manuscripts based on a thesis submitted to a university may show a high similarity index. In such cases, authors must rewrite or paraphrase the content. Alternatively, an official similarity report of the thesis must be submitted.

  • All cases of suspected plagiarism are handled in accordance with the HEC guidelines.
    For detailed policy, visit: https://ijssn.com/rules-hec-plagiarism-policy

Copyright Agreement

All authors must submit a Copyright Agreement at the time of manuscript submission. This agreement grants International Journal of Social Science Nexus (IJSSN) and its publisher, [Your Institution or Organization Name], a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, translate, and reproduce the work worldwide in any format or medium, including educational use.

  • The copyright remains with the author.

  • Any use of the published work beyond the scope of this license requires written permission from the author.

  • Processing of the manuscript will be suspended until the signed copyright agreement is received.

For questions or to submit the agreement, contact:
✉ editor@ijssn.com
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