Ethics

Ethics in Publishing Academic Work/Research in Social Sciences and Humanities Journals (Publication Ethics)

The journal adheres to publication ethics based on international standards as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. The following guidelines (mostly adapted and translated from https://publicationethics.org/) govern the ethical conduct for authors, reviewers, and editors in the journal:

1. Ethics for Authors

Responsibility of Authors: Authors must ensure that the manuscript submitted to the Thai Social Sciences Journal has not been previously published or is under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Adherence to Submission Guidelines: Authors must strictly follow the submission guidelines for academic articles or research papers to be published in the Thai Social Sciences Journal, including the correct referencing format as prescribed by the journal.
Format and Presentation of Manuscripts: Authors should adjust their manuscripts according to the journal's format guidelines, especially the section on manuscript preparation, to ensure consistency with the publication’s standards.
Research Ethics: Authors must not plagiarize or present others' work as their own. Ethical research practices must be followed, including proper citation of sources.
Authorship Criteria: Authors listed on the manuscript must have contributed meaningfully to the research or preparation of the article. Names of individuals who did not contribute to the article will not be permitted. If it is found that individuals who did not contribute are listed as authors, the manuscript will be withdrawn from publication.
Proper Citation and Copyright: Authors must properly reference all sources of content (such as works, images, or tables) used in their article, with clear citation to avoid copyright infringement. If there are legal issues, the author will bear sole responsibility, and the journal will not be liable. The article will be removed from publication if necessary.
Accuracy of References: Authors must ensure the correctness of the citation list in terms of both format and content, avoiding citations of works that have not been read. Citations should be relevant and necessary, and follow the journal’s referencing style.
Revisions: Authors must revise their manuscripts according to feedback from the reviewers and editorial board within the specified timeframe. Failure to do so may delay publication or lead to rejection.
Funding and Conflict of Interest: Authors should disclose any funding sources for their research (if any) and any potential conflicts of interest.
Data Integrity: Authors must not report false, fabricated, or manipulated data. They should present information truthfully without selective presentation to match conclusions.
Retracted Works: Authors should not cite works that have been retracted, unless the citation is relevant to the retraction process, in which case it must be noted as retracted.
In-text Citations and Bibliography: Authors must cite other people's works in the body of the article and include a complete bibliography at the end.

2. Ethics for Reviewers

Expertise in Reviewing: Reviewers should assess manuscripts within their area of expertise, evaluating the importance of the content, the quality of analysis, and research quality. Personal opinions unsupported by evidence should not be used in the evaluation.
Objective and Fair Review: Reviewers should provide their opinions fairly and without bias, ensuring their feedback is constructive, transparent, and submitted within the deadline set by the journal.
Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and not disclose any details to unauthorized individuals during and after the review process.
Conflict of Interest: If a reviewer has a conflict of interest that prevents an unbiased review, they must notify the journal’s editorial team and decline to review the manuscript.
Title and Abstract Review: For academic articles, reviewers can suggest title changes, but for research articles, only spelling or grammatical errors should be corrected.
Misappropriation of Manuscript Content: Reviewers must not use any part of the manuscript for their own work.
Similarity to Other Works: If reviewers detect significant overlap with other published works, they should inform the editorial team with supporting evidence.

3. Ethics for Journal Editors

Management of the Journal: Editors are responsible for ensuring that the journal’s operations align with ethical policies and objectives.
Addressing Ethical Violations: Editors should take appropriate action when ethical violations in submitted manuscripts are detected.
Conflict of Interest in Publishing: Editors should manage potential conflicts of interest, such as publishing their own works or not ensuring proper peer review for their articles.
Quality Control: Editors must ensure that published articles meet the journal’s quality standards and align with the journal’s policy, focusing on new theoretical concepts or models based on research findings.
Confidentiality of Authors and Reviewers: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of authors and reviewers in the double-blind peer review process.
Preventing Plagiarism: Editors must ensure that articles submitted to the journal are not plagiarized and must take immediate action if plagiarism is detected.
Conflict of Interest in Editorial Decisions: Editors must have no conflicts of interest with authors or reviewers to maintain fairness in decision-making.
Misappropriation of Manuscript Content: Editors must not use any part of the manuscript as their own work.
Research Methodology and Credibility: Editors should ensure the credibility of the research methods used in the manuscripts they accept.
Article Retraction: Editors have the right to retract an article if it is found to be plagiarized or contains fabricated data, even if the author refuses to retract the article.
Editorial Board Qualifications: Editors must ensure that editorial board members’ qualifications match the tasks assigned to them.
Monitoring Citations: Editors should monitor the number and quality of citations in the journal to prevent any manipulation of citation practices.
Transparency in Fees: Editors must ensure transparency regarding page charges or processing fees and clearly communicate the fees and conditions to authors.