International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research

Reviewer Policies

The policies below apply to reviewers of International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research. Please read the relevant ones before accepting a review invitation.

Before You Accept a Review

• Reviewer Guidelines
  How to assess a manuscript and write the report.
• Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (Specific to Reviewers)
  Rules for reviewers who have a competing interest.

The Review Process

• Peer Review Policy
  The double-blind review model and what reviewers assess.
• Peer Review Process
  The steps of review, from first screening to final decision.
• Reviewer Evaluation Form
  The form reviewers use for their report.

Ethics and Confidentiality

• Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
  The duties of authors, reviewers and editors.
• Plagiarism Policy
  How submissions are screened and what happens when overlap is found.
• Generative AI (GenAI) Policy
  How AI tools may and may not be used by authors and reviewers.
• Privacy Policy
  How personal information is collected and used.

If You Have a Concern

• Misconduct and Sanctions
  How allegations are investigated and which sanctions apply.
• Complaints and Appeals
  How to appeal a decision or raise a complaint.

Recognition

• Join Our Reviewer Team
  Who can apply to review for the journal, and how.