Copyright and Publishing Rights

Copyright

Authors retain copyright for their work published in "Social Sciences Spectrum". This means that they have the right to reproduce, distribute, and perform their work, as well as to create derivative works. However, authors grant the journal the right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This means that others are free to share and adapt the work, as long as they give appropriate credit to the author and the journal.

Publishing Rights

Authors can enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their personal websites), as long as they include a link to the journal's published version of the work and a statement that the work was originally published in "Social Sciences Spectrum".

Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY)

The CC BY license is a free, open-source license that allows others to share and adapt your work, as long as they give you credit. The CC BY license is the most permissive of the CC licenses, and it is the recommended license for most authors.

Here are some of the things that others are free to do with your work under the CC BY license:

  • Share — They can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
  • Adapt — They can remix, transform, and build upon the material.

However, they must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. They may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests that you endorse them or their use.

1. Introduction

This refund policy outlines the terms and conditions under which refunds will be issued for purchases made from Social Sciences Spectrum.

2. Eligibility for Refunds

Refunds will be issued for the following reasons:

  • Duplicate Purchases: If you have accidentally purchased the same product twice, you will be eligible for a full refund.
  • Technical Issues: If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the product that prevent you from accessing or using it, you may be eligible for a refund.
  • Product Not as Described: If the product you received is not as described on the website or in the product documentation, you may be eligible for a refund.

3. Refund Request Process

To request a refund, please contact Social Sciences Spectrum customer support at [email protected] or by calling [phone number] within 30 days of your purchase. Please provide your order number and the reason for your refund request.

4. Refund Processing

Upon receipt of your refund request, Social Sciences Spectrum will review your request and determine if a refund is warranted. If a refund is approved, it will be processed within 5-7 business days. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used for the purchase.

5. Exceptions

Refunds will not be issued for the following reasons:

  • Change of Mind: If you have simply changed your mind about the product, you will not be eligible for a refund.
  • Unauthorized Access: If your product has been accessed or used by an unauthorized person, you will not be eligible for a refund.
  • Damage to Product: If the product has been damaged due to misuse, negligence, or accident, you will not be eligible for a refund.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this refund policy, please contact Social Sciences Spectrum customer support at [editor@sss.org.pk] 

Purpose

The purpose of this archiving policy is to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of the digital content published in "Social Sciences Spectrum".

Scope

This policy applies to all digital content published in "Social Sciences Spectrum", including articles, reviews, essays, and other forms of scholarly communication.

Archiving Procedures

  1. Deposit: All digital content published in "Social Sciences Spectrum" will be deposited in a trusted digital repository. The repository will be selected based on its long-term viability, technical capabilities, and adherence to archival standards.

  2. Metadata: Comprehensive metadata will be created for each piece of content. This metadata will include, at a minimum, the author(s), title, date of publication, and DOI (if applicable).

  3. Preservation: The digital repository will ensure the long-term preservation of the content by maintaining multiple copies of the data, using appropriate storage media, and implementing regular data migration and integrity checks.

  4. Access: The content will be made accessible to the public through the digital repository's website. The repository will also provide mechanisms for long-term access, such as archiving the content in the Internet Archive.

Archiving Schedule

All new content published in "Social Sciences Spectrum" will be archived within one month of publication. Older content will be archived on a rolling basis, with the goal of archiving all content within five years of publication.

Archiving Responsibility

The Editor-in-Chief of "Social Sciences Spectrum" is responsible for ensuring the implementation of this archiving policy. The Editor-in-Chief will work with the Editorial Board and the publisher to identify a suitable digital repository and to develop procedures for depositing, preserving, and accessing the content.

Revisions

This archiving policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure that it remains consistent with best practices in digital preservation.

Effective Date

This archiving policy is effective immediately.

1. Introduction

Social Sciences Spectrum (SSS) is an open-access journal that publishes original research in all areas of the social sciences. SSS is committed to making its research freely available to the public, and therefore all articles published in SSS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

2. Scope

This policy applies to all articles published in SSS, including research articles, review articles, and short communications.

3. Rights and Permissions

Under the CC BY 4.0 license, anyone is free to share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material) the material for any purpose, even commercially, as long as they give appropriate credit (provide attribution to the original author(s) and the journal).

4. Attribution

To give appropriate credit, users must include the following information:

  • The author(s) of the article
  • The title of the article
  • The name of the journal (Social Sciences Spectrum)
  • The year of publication
  • A link to the article's DOI

5. Commercial Use

The CC BY 4.0 license allows for commercial use of the material, as long as appropriate credit is given. However, SSS does not endorse any commercial use of its articles, and users are responsible for ensuring that their use of the material does not infringe on any third-party rights.

6. Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted to self-archive their articles in their personal or institutional repositories, as long as the original article is published in SSS and the self-archived version includes a link to the original article's DOI.

7. Embargo Policy

SSS does not impose any embargo periods on its articles. All articles are freely available immediately upon publication.

8. License Exceptions

In exceptional cases, SSS may grant permission to use articles under different terms than the CC BY 4.0 license. Requests for exceptions should be submitted to the journal editor.

9. Contact

Please contact the journal editor with any questions about this licensing policy.

Introduction

"Social Sciences Spectrum" (SSS) is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense that undermines the integrity of scholarly research and publication. SSS takes plagiarism very seriously and will take appropriate action against any author who submits plagiarized work.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's words, ideas, or data without giving proper credit. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Copying text verbatim from another source without using quotation marks or a citation
  • Paraphrasing someone else's work without giving proper credit
  • Using someone else's ideas or data without giving proper credit
  • Submitting someone else's work as your own

Consequences of Plagiarism

Plagiarism can result in a variety of consequences, including:

  • Rejection of submission
  • Retraction of publication
  • Academic sanctions, such as failing a course or suspension from school
  • Damage to one's reputation

Preventing Plagiarism

Authors can take a number of steps to prevent plagiarism, including:

  • Citing all sources properly
  • Paraphrasing sources in your own words
  • Using quotation marks when copying text directly from a source
  • Getting help from a librarian or writing center if you need help with citation or paraphrasing

Reporting Plagiarism

If you suspect that someone has plagiarized your work, you should report it to the journal editor. SSS will investigate all allegations of plagiarism and take appropriate action.

Conclusion

SSS is committed to ensuring that all published research is original and that all authors are credited for their work. We encourage all authors to familiarize themselves with this plagiarism policy and to take steps to prevent plagiarism in their own work.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to outline the procedures and deadlines for withdrawing from courses in the Social Sciences Spectrum program.

Scope

This policy applies to all students enrolled in courses offered by the Social Sciences Spectrum program.

Definitions

  • Withdrawal: The formal process of discontinuing enrollment in a course.
  • Refund: The return of a portion of tuition and fees paid by a student who withdraws from a course.
  • Drop Deadline: The last day to withdraw from a course without penalty.
  • Refund Deadline: The last day to withdraw from a course and receive a refund of tuition and fees.

Withdrawal Procedures

  1. Students who wish to withdraw from a course must submit a withdrawal request form to the Social Sciences Spectrum program office.
  2. Withdrawal requests must be submitted by the drop deadline.
  3. Late withdrawal requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Refund Policy

  1. Students who withdraw from a course by the refund deadline will receive a refund of tuition and fees.
  2. The amount of the refund will be calculated based on the date of withdrawal.
  3. No refunds will be issued after the refund deadline.

Exceptions to the Policy

  1. The Director of the Social Sciences Spectrum program may approve exceptions to this policy on a case-by-case basis.

Consequences of Withdrawal

  1. Withdrawing from a course may affect a student's financial aid eligibility.
  2. Withdrawing from a course may impact a student's academic progress.
  3. Withdrawing from a course may delay a student's graduation.

Contact Information

Students with questions about the withdrawal policy should contact the Social Sciences Spectrum program office at [editor@sss.org.pk]

Please note that this is just a sample policy and may not be applicable to all institutions. Students should refer to their institution's specific withdrawal policy for detailed information.

Introduction

"Social Sciences Spectrum" is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the publication of scholarly research. We believe that ethical conduct is essential to ensuring the integrity and credibility of research, and that it is the responsibility of all authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to these standards.

Ethical Principles

The following ethical principles are fundamental to the publication process:

  • Originality: Authors must certify that their work is original and that they have not plagiarized the work of others.
  • Accuracy: Authors must ensure that their data and analyses are accurate and that their conclusions are supported by their evidence.
  • Objectivity: Authors must present their findings objectively and without bias.
  • Transparency: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and must provide sufficient information about their research methods to allow others to replicate their findings.
  • Respect for Participants: Researchers must respect the dignity and privacy of research participants and must obtain informed consent before conducting research.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors have a responsibility to ensure that their work is ethical and that they comply with the following guidelines:

  • Authorship: Only those individuals who have made significant contributions to the work should be listed as authors.
  • Data Sharing: Authors should share their data with others upon request, unless there are compelling ethical or legal reasons not to do so.
  • Errors and Corrections: Authors should promptly report any errors or oversights in their published work.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers have a responsibility to provide fair and objective evaluations of manuscripts. They should:

  • Expertise: Reviewers should only review manuscripts in areas where they have expertise.
  • Confidentiality: Reviewers should treat manuscripts as confidential and should not discuss them with anyone other than the editor.
  • Impartiality: Reviewers should avoid conflicts of interest and should not express personal opinions or biases in their reviews.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors have a responsibility to ensure that the publication process is fair and ethical. They should:

  • Selection of Manuscripts: Editors should select manuscripts for publication based on their merit and originality, not on the author's affiliation or personal relationships with the editor.
  • Fairness: Editors should treat all authors fairly and should not allow their personal biases to influence their decisions.
  • Confidentiality: Editors should treat manuscripts as confidential and should not disclose their contents to anyone other than reviewers.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Editors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and should not handle manuscripts in which they have a conflict.

Consequences of Ethical Misconduct

Ethical misconduct in the publication process can have serious consequences, including retraction of published articles, damage to the reputation of authors and reviewers, and loss of funding.

"Social Sciences Spectrum" takes ethical misconduct seriously and will investigate any allegations of misconduct. If an author or reviewer is found to have engaged in ethical misconduct, they may be barred from submitting or reviewing manuscripts for the journal.

Conclusion

"Social Sciences Spectrum" is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in the publication of scholarly research. We believe that ethical conduct is essential to ensuring the integrity and credibility of research, and we encourage all authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold these standards.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the granting of waivers for participation in "Social Sciences Spectrum" (SSS), a social sciences research program for high school students. SSS is a rigorous program that requires participants to have a strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in social sciences research.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a waiver, a student must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be a high school student with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Have a demonstrated interest in social sciences research
  • Be able to demonstrate financial need

Waiver Types

There are two types of waivers that may be granted for SSS:

  • Full Tuition Waiver: This waiver will cover the full cost of tuition for the SSS program.
  • Partial Tuition Waiver: This waiver will cover a portion of the cost of tuition for the SSS program.

Waiver Application Process

To apply for a waiver, a student must complete the following steps:

  1. Submit a waiver application form. The waiver application form will require students to provide information about their academic record, financial need, and interest in social sciences research.
  2. Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. The letter of recommendation should speak to the student's academic ability, interest in social sciences research, and overall character.
  3. Submit a copy of their most recent financial aid award letter.

Waiver Review Process

Waiver applications will be reviewed by a committee of SSS faculty and staff. The committee will consider the following factors when reviewing waiver applications:

  • The student's academic record
  • The student's financial need
  • The student's interest in social sciences research
  • The strength of the student's letter of recommendation

Waiver Notification

Students will be notified of the committee's decision by email. If a student is granted a waiver, they will be instructed on how to accept the waiver and register for the SSS program.

Waiver Appeals

Students who are not granted a waiver may appeal the decision to the SSS director. Appeals must be submitted in writing and must include a clear explanation of the reason for the appeal.

Waiver Renewal

Students who are granted a waiver may request a renewal for the following year. Waiver renewal applications must be submitted by the deadline specified by the SSS program.

Disclaimer

This waiver eligibility policy is subject to change at the discretion of SSS program administration.

The purpose of this peer review policy is to ensure that the articles published in "Social Sciences Spectrum" are of high quality and make a significant contribution to the field of social sciences. The policy outlines the process for selecting reviewers, conducting peer reviews, and making decisions about publication.

Scope

This policy applies to all manuscripts submitted to "Social Sciences Spectrum" for publication.

Selection of Reviewers

Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the relevant subject area. The Editor-in-Chief will consider the following factors when selecting reviewers:

  • Reviewer's expertise in the subject area
  • Reviewer's publication record
  • Reviewer's experience in peer review
  • Reviewer's impartiality

Peer Review Process

Manuscripts submitted to "Social Sciences Spectrum" undergo a double-blind peer review process. This means that the reviewers do not know the identity of the authors and the authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.

Reviewers are asked to evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:

  • Originality of the research
  • Significance of the contribution
  • Soundness of the methodology
  • Clarity of the presentation
  • Overall quality of the manuscript

Reviewers are also asked to provide constructive feedback to the authors on how to improve their manuscript.

Decision-making

The Editor-in-Chief will make a decision about publication based on the following factors:

  • The recommendations of the reviewers
  • The overall quality of the manuscript
  • The fit of the manuscript with the journal's scope

The Editor-in-Chief will notify the authors of the decision about publication. If the manuscript is accepted for publication, the authors will be asked to make any necessary revisions.

Confidentiality

Reviewers are required to maintain the confidentiality of the review process. This means that reviewers should not disclose any information about the manuscript to anyone other than the Editor-in-Chief.

Appeals

Authors may appeal a decision about publication if they believe that the decision was not made in accordance with this policy. Appeals should be submitted in writing to the Editor-in-Chief.

Transparency

"Social Sciences Spectrum" is committed to transparency in the peer review process. The journal will make the following information available to the public:

  • The names of the reviewers for each published article
  • The reviewers' comments for each published article
  • The authors' responses to the reviewers' comments

Revisions

This policy may be revised from time to time. The most up-to-date version of the policy will be available on the journal's website.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the printing of Social Sciences Spectrum papers.

Scope

This policy applies to all Social Sciences Spectrum papers, including those submitted for publication, presentation, or other use.

Policy

  1. Printing Costs

a. The cost of printing Social Sciences Spectrum papers will be borne by the author(s). b. Authors will be charged a per-page fee for printing. c. The current per-page fee is [insert fee amount]. d. Authors will be responsible for paying all printing costs before their papers can be distributed.

  1. Printing Format

a. All Social Sciences Spectrum papers must be printed on letter-sized (8.5" x 11") paper. b. Papers must be double-spaced with 12-point font. c. Margins must be 1 inch on all sides. d. Papers must be printed in black and white.

  1. Printing Submission

a. Authors must submit their papers for printing electronically. b. Papers must be submitted in PDF format. c. Papers must be submitted to [insert email address]. d. Papers must be submitted by the deadline specified for the submission.

  1. Printing Distribution

a. Printed copies of Social Sciences Spectrum papers will be distributed to authors. b. Printed copies of Social Sciences Spectrum papers will be made available to the public upon request. c. A fee may be charged for public requests of printed copies of Social Sciences Spectrum papers.

  1. Exceptions

a. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the Social Sciences Spectrum Editorial Board on a case-by-case basis. b. Requests for exceptions must be submitted in writing to the Social Sciences Spectrum Editorial Board. c. Requests for exceptions must be submitted at least two weeks before the deadline for printing.

Enforcement

The Social Sciences Spectrum Editorial Board is responsible for enforcing this policy.

Effective Date

This policy is effective immediately.

Revisions

This policy may be revised at any time by the Social Sciences Spectrum Editorial Board.