PEMS

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement (PEMS)

International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR)

ISSN (Online): 2985-2730
DOI Prefix: 10.60027
Publisher: DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rajabhat Mahasarakham University

 

1. Commitment to Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, transparency, and accountability in scholarly publishing.

The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical frameworks, including:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices
  • World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) Editorial Policy Statements
  • World Medical Association (WMA) Declaration of Helsinki

All parties involved in the publication process—including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are required to comply with these principles.

 

2. Peer Review Policy

IJSASR applies a double-blind peer-review process to all submitted manuscripts.

  • Authors’ identities are not disclosed to reviewers.
  • Reviewers’ identities are not disclosed to authors.
  • All submissions are evaluated based solely on academic merit, originality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

 

3. Peer Review Process

3.1 Initial Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening by the Editor-in-Chief or handling editor to assess:

  • Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
  • Originality and academic contribution
  • Methodological quality
  • Ethical compliance
  • Completeness of submission

Manuscripts may be rejected at this stage if they do not meet the journal’s standards.

Estimated timeline: 7–14 working days

3.2 Plagiarism and Similarity Check

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism-detection tools within approximately 24 hours of submission.

  • Acceptable similarity index: below 25%
  • Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned for revision or rejected.
  • Proven plagiarism may result in rejection or retraction.

3.3 Reviewer Assignment

Manuscripts that pass initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers who apply a double-blind peer-review process.

Reviewers are selected based on:

  • Subject expertise
  • Research experience
  • Independence from authors
  • Absence of conflicts of interest

Estimated timeline: 7–10 working days

3.4 Peer Review Evaluation

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:

  • Originality and contribution to the field
  • Theoretical and conceptual framework
  • Methodological rigor
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Ethical compliance
  • Clarity and structure

Estimated timeline: 2–4 weeks

3.5 Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer reports, the Editor-in-Chief or handling editor makes one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Resubmit for Review
  • Reject

Estimated timeline: 7–10 working days after review completion

3.6 Revision and Final Decision

Authors must revise manuscripts according to reviewer comments:

  • Minor revision: 7–14 days
  • Major revision: 15–30 days

Final acceptance is granted only after all concerns have been satisfactorily addressed.

3.7 Publication Timeline

  • Estimated time to first decision: 4–8 weeks
  • Estimated time from submission to publication: 8–16 weeks

 

4. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must:

  • Submit original, unpublished work not under review elsewhere
  • Ensure accuracy, integrity, and transparency of research
  • Provide proper citations and acknowledgments
  • Disclose funding sources and conflicts of interest
  • Provide ethics approval and informed consent for human research
  • Include a data availability statement
  • Declare use of AI tools, if applicable

Misconduct such as plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or duplicate submission is strictly prohibited.

 

5. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews
  • Decline reviews when conflicts of interest exist
  • Report ethical concerns to editors
  • Not use unpublished material for personal advantage

 

6. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring fair and unbiased peer review
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Making decisions based on academic merit
  • Managing conflicts of interest
  • Handling ethical concerns according to COPE guidelines
  • Ensuring compliance with ethical standards

 

7. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher ensures:

  • Editorial independence
  • Transparency of publication processes
  • Long-term digital preservation (ThaiJo, Crossref DOI)
  • Open access availability
  • Implementation of corrections and retractions

 

8. Ethical Standards for Human Research

Research involving human participants must:

  • Receive approval from an ethics committee or IRB
  • Include informed consent from participants
  • Protect participant privacy and confidentiality
  • Follow international ethical standards (e.g., Declaration of Helsinki)

Manuscripts must include a clear Ethics Statement.

 

9. Misconduct Handling Policy

The journal follows COPE procedures for handling misconduct.

Types of Misconduct

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Duplicate submission
  • Citation manipulation
  • Authorship disputes
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest
  • Unethical research practices

Procedure

  1. Preliminary assessment
  2. Request clarification from authors
  3. Evidence review
  4. Editorial decision

Possible Outcomes

  • Revision request
  • Rejection
  • Correction
  • Expression of concern
  • Retraction
  • Notification to institutions

 

10. Corrections and Retractions

The journal may issue:

  • Corrections (Errata) for minor errors
  • Expressions of concern for unresolved issues
  • Retractions for serious misconduct or invalid findings

All notices will be clearly linked to the original article.

 

11. Data Availability and Transparency

Authors must provide a Data Availability Statement, indicating:

  • Where data can be accessed
  • Conditions for access
  • Reasons if data cannot be shared

 

12. Conflict of Interest Policy

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest.

Conflicts may include:

  • Financial relationships
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Personal relationships
  • Academic competition

 

13. Open Access Policy

IJSASR is an open-access journal:

  • All articles are freely accessible
  • No subscription required
  • Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

 

14. Complaints and Appeals

Complaints and appeals must be submitted in writing to the editorial office.

The journal will handle all cases:

  • Fairly
  • Confidentially
  • Transparently

Appeals must provide evidence of procedural error or ethical concern.

 

15. Contact Information

Editorial Office
International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR)
Publisher: DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion
under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rajabhat Mahasarakham University

Email: dr.keninstitute@gmail.com
Publisher Website: https://drkeninstitute.or.th/home
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/Kenaphoom/
Journal Website: https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJSASR