Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics and Good Editorial Practices
Journal Social Research (JSR)

This code is based on the Principles of Transparency and Good Practice in Academic Publishing established by the COPE Committee on Publication Ethics: http://publicationethics.org/. It is intended for editors, reviewers, and authors in general.

Journal Social Research (JSR) disclaims any liability for any potential disputes arising from the authorship of the works it publishes.

The submitted work must be original and must not be under review by any other publication. As part of its editorial policy, Journal Social Research (JSR) employs anti-plagiarism tools to prevent the fraudulent use of protected content. All information contained in manuscripts must have the required permissions for its dissemination, particularly with regard to materials extracted from other publications and information related to individuals, for which informed consent is required.

If the manuscript is accepted, each individual responsible for the authorship grants Journal Social Research (JSR) the rights to the work for publication under the international license Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

In the context of scientific journals, the code of ethics consists of a set of rules and principles that guide the actions of those involved in the generation and dissemination of knowledge: researchers, authors, reviewers, journal editors, editorial board members, among others. Regarding best practices, these act as guidelines for the actions carried out by these actors through the detailed definition of concepts, goals to be achieved, and criteria to be considered in decision-making. These two elements, along with the guidelines established in each journal's regulations, its internal regulations, and evaluation processes, constitute a framework for strengthening editorial management.

Commitments of the Authors

Initial requirements: Before submitting articles to Journal Social Research (JSR), authors must confirm that they have read and understood the submission requirements detailed in this section, that they agree with the journal’s article selection procedures, and that the submitted texts comply with JSR’s publication regulations.

Multiple or duplicate submissions: Authors should avoid submitting their work simultaneously or repeatedly to different journals or publishers, as this may result in the same work being published more than once. Such conduct is not considered ethical or professionally acceptable.

References: Authors must properly identify and cite the original sources of the materials used in the preparation of their manuscripts in order to prevent plagiarism. Plagiarism may take several forms, including: a) verbatim copying of a work, in whole or in part, without authorization or acknowledgment of the original source; b) substantial copying related to research materials, procedures, tables, or equipment; and c) improper paraphrasing.

Intellectual property: If the materials used in the preparation of the article are not the authors’ own, intellectual property rights of third parties must be respected. Authors must obtain the necessary permissions for the reproduction of photographs, illustrations, graphs, charts, maps, diagrams, and similar materials. Throughout the research and publication process, authors must avoid fraudulent practices, including the fabrication or falsification of data, manipulation of results, or the alteration or omission of essential data.

Authorship: Authorship is based on two essential criteria: a) having made a significant contribution to the conception and design of the research, data collection, or analysis and interpretation of the study; and b) having drafted the manuscript or critically revised its intellectual content. Authors are identified according to their level of responsibility and contribution to the submitted work.

Errors in published articles: If an author identifies a significant error or inaccuracy in a published work, they must immediately inform the editorial team of Journal Social Research (JSR) and provide the necessary information to correct it. Corrections will be made promptly in the digital version and, when applicable, through an erratum in the printed version.

Responsibility: All authors assume responsibility for the content of their work. Authors also affirm that they have conducted a thorough review of the most recent and relevant scientific literature on the subject, considering diverse perspectives and approaches.

Editors’ Commitments

Publication decision: Editors are responsible for selecting qualified reviewers and subject-matter experts to ensure a rigorous, fair, and unbiased evaluation of submitted manuscripts.

Integrity and fairness: Editors evaluate submissions solely on the basis of their academic and scientific merit, in accordance with the editorial policy of Journal Social Research (JSR).

Confidentiality: Editors, authors, reviewers, and editorial staff commit to maintaining confidentiality regarding manuscripts submitted for publication. Information about submissions will not be disclosed to third parties other than those directly involved in the editorial process. Anonymity is maintained to safeguard intellectual integrity.

Conflict of interest and disclosure: Editors undertake not to use the content of submitted manuscripts in their own research without the explicit written consent of the authors.

Editorial timelines: The editorial team commits to informing authors in a timely manner about the receipt, evaluation, editorial decision, required revisions, or rejection of manuscripts. The review process generally does not exceed a period of 90 days.

Reviewers’ Commitments

Contribution to editorial decisions: Reviewers must conduct evaluations that are critical, constructive, and impartial, contributing to the scientific and academic quality of the journal.

Time management: Reviewers are expected to complete evaluations within the agreed timeframe. Those who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or are unable to meet deadlines must promptly inform the editors.

Objectivity: Reviews must be objective and avoid personal judgments about the authors. All evaluations should be supported by clear and well-founded arguments, enabling authors to understand suggested revisions or the reasons for rejection. Any potential conflict of interest must be declared, and in such cases the reviewer should decline the review.

Privacy: Manuscripts received for review are confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with third parties without prior authorization from the editors or authors.

Citation and reference accuracy: Reviewers should identify relevant bibliographic references that may have been omitted and inform the editors of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published works.

Conflict of interest and use of information: Any privileged information obtained through the peer-review process must remain confidential and must not be used for personal or professional advantage. Reviewers should only accept manuscripts for review when no conflicts of interest exist.