Editorial Policies of SHODH SHAKTI – International Journal for Integrated Studies (SSIJIS)
At SHODH SHAKTI – International Journal for Integrated Studies (SSIJIS), we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and transparent research environment. As an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, we welcome manuscripts that align with our guidelines and contribute to the diverse fields we cover.
Submission and Review Process
When you submit your manuscript to SSIJIS, it undergoes an initial screening by our editorial team. We assess the scientific content, formatting, and relevance to ensure it fits our journal’s scope. If your manuscript meets these criteria, it will proceed to a blinded peer review process. Expert reviewers, specializing in the relevant field, will evaluate the manuscript. Throughout this process, all communications will be conducted via email to maintain efficiency and clarity.
Confidentiality and Integrity
We uphold strict confidentiality standards to protect the identities of both authors and reviewers during the review process. Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest at both the initial and final submission stages. This includes any financial relationships or partnerships that could influence the manuscript’s content. Full transparency is crucial, and any relevant disclosures will be published alongside the article to maintain integrity.
Ethical Compliance
If your research involves human or animal subjects, please be prepared to provide details of approval from your institutional review board upon request. This ensures that all published research adheres to ethical standards.
Copyright and Publication Rights
Upon acceptance of your manuscript, authors are required to sign a copyright agreement. This agreement grants SSIJIS the first publication rights while allowing the author to retain the copyright. Our policy permits the journal to share the published articles with global databases and libraries, ensuring wide dissemination and access.
Continuous Publication Model
SSIJIS follows a continuous publication model, meaning articles are published online as soon as they are ready. This approach ensures timely dissemination of research findings. Articles published throughout the year are then submitted for indexing to increase their visibility and impact.
Open Access and Community Use
As an open access journal, all articles published in SSIJIS are freely available to the scientific community. Researchers, practitioners, and the general public can access and utilize the articles without needing permission for off-prints, promoting the free exchange of knowledge.
We believe in the power of collaborative research and are committed to providing a platform that supports scientific discovery and innovation. Thank you for considering SSIJIS for your research publication.