Terms and Conditions
Academic Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Academic Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (“the Journal”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the Journal’s website, services, and publication platform. By accessing or using this website, submitting manuscripts, or engaging with any services provided by the Journal, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should discontinue use of the website and related services immediately.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:
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Journal refers to the Academic Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research and its official website and publishing platform.
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User refers to any individual who accesses, browses, reads, downloads, or uses content on the website.
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Author refers to any individual or group submitting manuscripts or scholarly work for publication.
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Reviewer refers to individuals invited to evaluate manuscripts submitted to the Journal.
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Content includes articles, manuscripts, data, graphics, text, images, supplementary materials, and any other materials published or submitted through the Journal’s platform.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing the Journal’s website or submitting work for consideration, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions. The Journal reserves the right to modify or update these terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
4. Eligibility
Users must be at least 18 years old or have legal authority to enter into binding agreements in their jurisdiction. Authors submitting manuscripts must ensure that they have the necessary rights, permissions, and institutional approvals required for submission and publication.
5. Website Use
Users agree to use the website only for lawful academic and informational purposes. You agree not to:
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Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
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Attempt unauthorized access to the website or its systems.
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Interfere with the website’s functionality or security.
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Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software.
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Use the website to distribute spam, unsolicited communications, or fraudulent materials.
The Journal reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these conditions.
6. Manuscript Submission
Authors submitting manuscripts must ensure that:
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The submitted work is original and has not been published previously.
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The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal.
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All co-authors have approved the submission.
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Proper citations and references are provided for all sources used.
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Necessary permissions for copyrighted materials have been obtained.
The Journal reserves the right to reject submissions that do not meet its editorial standards or ethical guidelines.
7. Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal may undergo a peer review process. The Journal may use single-blind, double-blind, or editorial review procedures depending on editorial policies. Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively, maintain confidentiality, and disclose any conflicts of interest.
The final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts rests solely with the Journal’s editorial board.
8. Author Responsibilities
Authors are responsible for:
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Ensuring accuracy of all information presented in their manuscript.
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Proper acknowledgment of funding sources and contributions.
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Disclosure of any conflicts of interest.
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Compliance with research ethics and institutional regulations.
If errors or ethical concerns are discovered after publication, authors must cooperate with the Journal in issuing corrections, retractions, or clarifications where necessary.
9. Publication Ethics
The Journal adheres to internationally recognized standards of academic publishing ethics. The following practices are strictly prohibited:
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Plagiarism
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Data fabrication or falsification
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Duplicate publication
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Unethical research practices
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Undisclosed conflicts of interest
Any violation may result in manuscript rejection, article retraction, notification of the author’s institution, or other appropriate actions.
10. Copyright and Licensing
Unless otherwise specified, authors retain copyright of their work while granting the Journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article in print and electronic formats.
Published content may be made available under an open-access license depending on the Journal’s publishing model. Users must properly cite and credit the original authors when reusing content.
Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of Journal content without permission is prohibited.
11. Open Access and Article Processing Charges
The Journal may operate under an open-access model where published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide. In some cases, authors may be required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support editorial, peer review, and publication services.
All applicable fees will be clearly communicated to authors prior to publication.
12. Privacy and Data Protection
The Journal collects and processes personal information such as names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations for the purposes of manuscript handling, peer review, and communication.
Personal data will be handled responsibly and will not be shared with third parties except as required for publication processes or by law.
13. Third-Party Links
The Journal’s website may contain links to external websites for reference or convenience. The Journal does not control or endorse the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites and is not responsible for any damages arising from their use.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Journal provides its website and published content on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy and reliability, the Journal does not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or free from errors.
The Journal does not accept responsibility for any decisions or actions taken based on published content.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Journal shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages resulting from:
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Use or inability to use the website
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Errors or omissions in published content
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Unauthorized access to user data
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Interruptions or technical issues affecting the website
16. Indemnification
Users and authors agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Journal, its editors, reviewers, staff, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from violations of these Terms and Conditions or infringement of third-party rights.
17. Termination of Access
The Journal reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the website or publication services for users who violate these terms or engage in unethical or unlawful conduct.
18. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which the Journal operates. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.
19. Amendments
The Journal may update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be posted on the website with the effective date indicated.
20. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, submissions, or publication policies, please contact the Journal through the official contact details provided on the website.
Effective Date: 3/3/2026
Last Updated: 3/3/2026
