Publication Standards
Academic Integrity
The Shri Ji Socio-Legal Journal maintains the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. All submissions must be original works that contribute meaningfully to the field of socio-legal studies.
Originality and Plagiarism
- All submissions must be original and unpublished works
- Manuscripts under consideration elsewhere will not be reviewed
- All submissions are checked for plagiarism using advanced detection software
- Proper citation and attribution are mandatory for all referenced materials
- Self-plagiarism and duplicate submission are strictly prohibited
Research Ethics
- Research involving human subjects must comply with ethical guidelines and obtain necessary approvals
- Informed consent must be obtained for all empirical research
- Data privacy and confidentiality must be maintained
- Conflicts of interest must be disclosed
- Research funding sources must be acknowledged
Authorship Guidelines
Author Responsibilities
- Substantial Contribution: All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research
- Critical Review: Authors must participate in drafting or critically revising the manuscript
- Final Approval: All authors must approve the final version for publication
- Accountability: Authors are accountable for all aspects of the work
Authorship Order
The order of authorship should reflect the relative contributions of each author. The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the journal and ensuring all authors meet the criteria for authorship.
Changes in Authorship
Any changes in authorship after submission must be approved by all authors and justified in writing to the editorial office.
Editorial Ethics
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are made independently based on scientific merit, relevance to the journal’s scope, and adherence to publication standards. Commercial considerations do not influence editorial decisions.
Confidentiality
- All submissions are treated with strict confidentiality
- Manuscript details are not disclosed to unauthorized parties
- Peer reviewers maintain confidentiality of the review process
- Editorial board members avoid conflicts of interest
Fair Review Process
- All submissions receive fair and timely review
- Reviewers are selected based on expertise and absence of conflict of interest
- Authors receive constructive feedback regardless of publication decision
- Appeals process is available for disputed decisions
Publication Ethics
Misconduct Handling
We take allegations of research misconduct seriously and follow established procedures for investigation:
- Allegations are investigated promptly and fairly
- Due process is followed for all parties involved
- Appropriate sanctions are applied when misconduct is confirmed
- Corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern are published when necessary
Post-Publication Ethics
- Corrections are published for significant errors
- Retractions are issued for seriously flawed or fraudulent research
- Authors are notified before publication of corrections or retractions
- The scholarly record is preserved and maintained
Open Access Policy
Commitment to Open Access
The Shri Ji Socio-Legal Journal is committed to making scholarly research freely available to the global academic community. We operate under a Gold Open Access model, ensuring immediate and permanent access to all published content.
- All articles are published under Creative Commons licensing
- No subscription fees or access barriers
- Authors retain copyright of their work
- Global accessibility promotes wider dissemination of research
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their published works while granting the journal non-exclusive rights for publication and distribution. All articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing for maximum reuse and distribution while ensuring proper attribution.