Publishing Ethics

The International Journal of Social Science and Applied Technology (IJSSAT) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publishing ethics, in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.

For Authors

• Submissions must be original, properly cited, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• All listed authors must have made significant contributions and approved the final manuscript.
• Ethical approval is required for studies involving human or animal subjects.
• Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.

For Editors

• Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit.
• Editors ensure confidentiality and manage conflicts of interest.
• Ethical concerns will be investigated, and corrective actions taken if needed.

For Reviewers

• Reviews must be objective, constructive, and confidential.
• Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and respond promptly.

Misconduct & Retractions

IJSSAT investigates all allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism and data falsification. Articles may be retracted or corrected if violations are confirmed.

Complaints

Complaints or concerns can be reported to the editorial office and will be handled in line with COPE practices.