Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
ISSN: 3048-7846
An Online, Peer-Reviewed, Indexed & Refereed Journal
A Quarterly, Bi-Lingual Research Journal Published in English & Hindi
 


1. Academic and Research Standards
Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences follows established principles of academic integrity, research quality, transparency, and responsible scholarly publishing. The journal seeks to maintain high standards of originality, scholarly relevance, methodological soundness and ethical research practices.
 
2. UGC-Aligned Academic Practices
The journal follows applicable principles relating to academic integrity, research quality, responsible research practices and prevention of plagiarism, in line with relevant UGC frameworks and guidelines. The journal also encourages authors to comply with the ethical and academic requirements of their respective institutions.
 
3. ISSN Compliance
The journal is published under ISSN 3048-7846. The ISSN is used consistently in the journal's official publications, website, issue information and bibliographic records. Each published issue carries appropriate journal identification and publication details.
 
4. Originality and Plagiarism
·         Only original and unpublished research work is considered.
·         Manuscripts must not be simultaneously submitted to another journal.
·         All submissions are subject to plagiarism/originality screening.
·         Authors are responsible for ensuring that appropriate quotations, paraphrases and sources are properly acknowledged.
·         Any form of plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated data or academic misconduct may result in rejection or withdrawal of the article.
 
5. Peer-Review Process
The journal follows a peer-review process for submitted research papers.
Manuscripts are evaluated on the basis of:
·         Originality and contribution to knowledge
·         Research methodology
·         Theoretical framework
·         Quality of analysis
·         Academic presentation
·         References and citations
·         Relevance to the field
Where appropriate, the journal may use double-blind peer review, under which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed during the review process.
 
6. Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are based primarily on the academic quality, originality, relevance and ethical standards of the manuscript. The journal seeks to maintain editorial independence and avoid discrimination based on gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, religion, language or other non-academic considerations.
 
7. Publication Ethics
The journal is committed to responsible publication practices and follows internationally accepted principles of publication ethics, research integrity, transparency and accountability.
Authors, reviewers and editors are expected to maintain:
·         Academic honesty
·         Confidentiality
·         Objectivity
·         Transparency
·         Proper attribution
·         Responsible use of sources
·         Disclosure of conflicts of interest
 
8. Authorship
All listed authors must have made a meaningful contribution to the research and manuscript. The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the journal and for confirming that all authors have approved the submitted manuscript.
 
9. Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers and editors should disclose any financial, professional, personal or institutional conflict of interest that may influence the research or editorial decision.
 
10. Research Data and Methodology
Authors are expected to present their research methodology honestly and transparently. Data, findings, references and research procedures must not be fabricated, falsified or deliberately misrepresented.
 
11. Citation and Referencing
Authors must properly acknowledge all sources used in their research. The journal accepts recognized academic citation styles such as APA, MLA, Chicago or discipline-appropriate referencing styles, subject to the journal's manuscript requirements.
 
12. DOI and Digital Identification
Where applicable, published articles may be assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through the journal's DOI registration arrangements. DOI information should be cited accurately and consistently in scholarly references.
 
13. International Scholarly Standards
The journal aims to follow internationally accepted scholarly publishing practices concerning:
·         Peer review
·         Publication ethics
·         Research integrity
·         Plagiarism prevention
·         Author rights and responsibilities
·         Editorial transparency
·         Conflict-of-interest disclosure
·         Proper citation and attribution
·         Digital identification and discoverability
 
14. Corrections and Retractions
If a significant error is identified after publication, the journal may publish a correction, clarification, expression of concern or retraction, depending on the nature and seriousness of the issue.
 
15. Author Responsibility
The views, interpretations, arguments and conclusions expressed in published articles are the responsibility of the respective authors. Publication of an article does not necessarily imply endorsement of every opinion expressed by the author.
 
16. Transparency and Continuous Improvement
The journal periodically reviews its editorial and publication practices to improve quality, transparency, accessibility and international scholarly visibility.
 
Our Commitment
Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (AWJHSS) is committed to promoting quality research, academic integrity, ethical publishing and wider scholarly communication. The journal strives to provide a transparent and professionally managed platform for researchers, academicians and independent scholars in the Humanities and Social Sciences.