Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

The FULafia Journal of Sociological Studies (FJSS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. The journal aligns with the ethical guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all parties involved authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere strictly to these principles.

For Authors:

  • Manuscripts submitted to FJSS must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Plagiarism, data falsification, and duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited. All manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism checks prior to the peer review process.

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring accurate citations, ethical research conduct, and proper acknowledgment of all contributors and funding sources.

  • Authorship must reflect substantial contributions to the research. Ghost, guest, or honorary authorship is unacceptable.

  • Any authorship disputes must be resolved prior to submission.

For Reviewers:

  • Reviewers must provide objective, fair, and constructive evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

  • Confidentiality must be maintained, and reviewers should not use any part of the manuscript for personal advantage.

  • Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review if such conflicts exist.

For Editors:

  • Editors are responsible for ensuring a transparent and unbiased editorial process, free from coercive citation, favoritism, or discrimination.

  • Decisions on manuscripts are based solely on their academic merit, relevance, and contribution to the field.

  • Where ethical breaches or significant errors are discovered post-publication, the journal will issue appropriate corrections, retractions, or statements of concern.

FJSS remains dedicated to fostering an ethical publishing environment that promotes trust, scholarly excellence, and accountability throughout the publication lifecycle.