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Peer Review Policy
Social Issues applies a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of published research.
All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to evaluate:
- Relevance to the journal scope
- Academic quality
- Originality
- Compliance with submission requirements
Suitable manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. Reviewer identities remain confidential throughout the evaluation process.
The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board make final publication decisions based on:
- Scientific merit
- Reviewer recommendations
- Methodological quality
- Clarity and relevance of the study
Editorial decisions are final.
Open Access Policy
Social Issues provides immediate open access to all published content in order to support the global exchange of scientific knowledge.
All articles are freely accessible online without subscription or registration barriers.
Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, and use published materials for lawful academic purposes with proper citation of the original source.
Copyright and Licensing Policy
Authors retain copyright of their published work.
By submitting a manuscript, authors grant the journal the right to publish, archive, index, and disseminate the article in electronic and printed formats.
All papers will be published open access under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. This ensures that they receive the maximum dissemination because there are no barriers to access. This license allows readers to disseminate and reuse the paper, but always requires them to grant the authors and the first publication full credit.
Author Responsibilities
Authors submitting manuscripts to Social Issues must ensure that:
- The manuscript falls within the journal scope
- The submission complies with formatting and submission requirements
- All listed authors have approved the submission
- Contact information and affiliations are accurate
- Funding information is disclosed where applicable
- References are prepared according to journal guidelines
Authors are responsible for the content and accuracy of their submissions.
Editorial Responsibilities
Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, confidential, and efficient editorial process.
Editors evaluate submissions based exclusively on:
- Academic quality
- Relevance
- Originality
- Clarity
- Contribution to the field
Editors may reject manuscripts that do not meet journal standards or fall outside the journal scope.
Research Involving Humans and Animals
All studies involving human participants must conform to the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Authors must state that informed consent was obtained from all participants. Studies involving animals must comply with institutional and national ethical standards for animal welfare. The approval number and institution of the ethics committee must be included in the Methods section.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to:
- Provide objective and constructive evaluations
- Maintain confidentiality
- Submit reviews within the requested timeframe
- Identify relevant published work not cited by authors
- Inform editors about potential conflicts of interest
Reviewers should avoid personal criticism and focus on scientific quality.
Data Availability Policy
Authors are encouraged to make research data available whenever possible to promote transparency and reproducibility.
If data cannot be shared due to legal, ethical, or confidentiality reasons, authors should clearly explain the restrictions within the manuscript.
AI Usage Policy
The journal permits limited use of artificial intelligence tools for language editing or technical assistance under human supervision.
Authors must disclose the use of AI tools during manuscript preparation.
Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors.
Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, citations, and integrity of submitted work.
Archiving Policy
Social Issues is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content.
Published articles are archived through journal repositories, institutional databases, and digital preservation systems where applicable.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
Social Issues does not charge any submission, processing, or publication fees.
Publication Frequency
The journal is published three times in a year: in January, May and September. The publication schedule is strongly followed.
All accepted articles are published according to the journal publication schedule.
Language Policy
Social Issues publishes articles in English.
Manuscripts must be written in clear and academically appropriate language.
The editorial office reserves the right to request language editing before peer review or publication.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Each published article is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure permanent identification and citation accessibility.
Indexing and Abstracting
The journal aims to maintain high academic publishing standards suitable for international indexing and abstracting databases.
Inclusion in indexing services depends on compliance with database evaluation criteria and continuous publication quality.
Publication Schedule and Processing Time
The editorial office aims to complete the initial editorial assessment and peer review process within a reasonable timeframe.
Processing times may vary depending on reviewer availability, manuscript revisions, and editorial evaluation procedures.
Disclaimer
The opinions and statements expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors.
The journal, editors, and publisher do not assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences arising from the use of published content.