Ethics and Policies

Ethics in publishing

Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Scholar Cave's Publishing Ethics Policy.

Submission Declaration for International Social Research Nexus (ISRN)

By submitting an article to International Social Research Nexus (ISRN), the authors confirm that:

Originality:

The work described in the manuscript is original and has not been published previously, except in the form of a preprint, an abstract, a published lecture, academic thesis, or registered report.

Exclusivity:

The manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere and will not be submitted to another journal until a final decision is made by International Social Research Nexus (ISRN).

Author Approval:

Submission of the article has been approved by all co-authors and, where applicable, by the responsible authorities or organizations where the work was conducted.

Copyright Compliance:

If the manuscript is accepted for publication, it will not be published elsewhere in the same form, in English or any other language, including electronically, without prior written consent from International Social Research Nexus (ISRN).

Policy Compliance:

The authors agree to abide by the editorial policies of International Social Research Nexus (ISRN), and the submitted manuscript may be screened using plagiarism detection and compliance verification tools.

Authorship Policy for International Social Research Nexus (ISRN)

All individuals listed as authors of a manuscript submitted to International Social Research Nexus (ISRN) must have made substantial contributions to all of the following:

Contribution to the Study:

Significant involvement in the conception and design of the study, or

Acquisition of data, or

Analysis and interpretation of data.

Manuscript Development:

Active participation in drafting the manuscript or revising it critically to ensure significant intellectual content.

Approval:

Providing final approval of the version to be submitted to the journal for publication.

Accountability:

All authors agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

This includes resolving any questions about the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work, ensuring that concerns are appropriately investigated and addressed.

Corresponding Author:

The authors should designate a corresponding author to manage all communication with the journal during the editorial and publication process. The corresponding author is also responsible for ensuring that all co-authors:

Have approved the final version of the manuscript.

Are fully informed about the progress of the submission.