Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics

The publication ethics of the Journal of Social Knowledge and History refer to the moral and professional principles that authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers must adhere to to ensure scientific integrity. The following is an explanation of the publication ethics of the Journal of Social Knowledge and History:

1. Originality and Originality

  • The Journal of Social and Historical Knowledge places great emphasis on the authenticity of arguments and data interpretations.
  • Authors must present original works, not plagiarize, and not republish works that have already been published in the Journal of Social and Historical Knowledge (not self-plagiarism).
  • The author needs to analyze or interpret new primary sources.
  • Authors must use data and theories with completely new approaches or have significant contributions.

2. Correct Citations and References

  • All quotations from other people's works, whether direct or indirect, must be properly cited.
  • In history, this is important because the accuracy of primary sources is crucial.
  • In sociology, citations to social theories (e.g. Marx, Weber, Giddens) and statistical data must be accurate.

3. Clear Authorship

  • Only people who  have made significant contributions to research and writing may be listed as authors.
  • If the research is the result of collaboration (e.g., field research in sociology or historical archives), then authorship must be mutually agreed.

4. No Plagiarism

  • Citing without citing sources, copying other people's ideas without attribution, or representing the analysis of others as one's own is a serious form of ethical violation.
  • The Journal of Social Knowledge and History will conduct a plagiarism check before publication.

5. Honesty in Data and Interpretation

  • In sociology, field data or statistics should not be manipulated.
  • In history, interpretations should be based on verifiable historical sources and should not be engineered to support a particular ideology.

6. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

  • If there are any affiliations, funds, or interests that may affect the objectivity of the research, they must be disclosed.
  • For example, if the research is funded by a specific institution that is interested in the results of the study.

7. Peer Review Process

  • Authors must respect the peer review process and be willing to revise the manuscript based on input.
  • It is unethical and forbidden to send the same manuscript to several journals at once (duplicate submission).

8. Protection of Research Subjects (for sociology)

  • If using primary data from interviews or observations, the author must ensure anonymity, informed consent, and not harm the research subject.

9. Compliance with Journal Guidelines

  • Authors must follow the ethical guidelines and writing style in the Journal of Social Knowledge and History.

10. Post-Publication Responsibilities

  • If an error is found in an article after it has been published, the author is responsible for revising or withdrawing the article .