1. General Principles

JISSHP adopts internationally recognized ethical standards and takes all necessary measures against publication malpractice. The journal ensures academic integrity, editorial independence, and scientific rigor throughout the publication process.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

• Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
• All sources must be properly cited.
• Plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and duplicate publication are unacceptable.
• All authors must have made significant contributions.
• Ethical approval must be obtained where required.
• Conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Reviews must be objective, confidential, and constructive.
• Reviewers must avoid conflicts of interest.
• Any ethical concern must be reported to the editor.

4. Responsibilities of Editors

• Decisions are based on academic merit and scientific quality.
• A fair double-blind peer review process is ensured.
• Confidentiality must be maintained.
• Ethical violations must be handled appropriately.

5. Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection tools. Manuscripts with unacceptable similarity levels are rejected.

6. Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence the research.

7. Data Integrity

• Data must be accurate and transparent.
• No manipulation or selective reporting is allowed.

8. Handling Misconduct

Ethical violations are investigated in accordance with international guidelines.

9. Corrections and Retractions

Errors may lead to corrections or retractions when necessary.

10. Open Access Policy

JISSHP supports open access and free dissemination of scientific knowledge.