All authors submitting manuscripts to Insights: International Journal of Humanities, Management, and Social Sciences (IIJHMSS) are expected to adhere strictly to the following ethical and procedural guidelines. These standards are intended to uphold academic integrity and ensure a transparent and high-quality publication process. Non-compliance with these guidelines may lead to manuscript rejection and may result in penalties, including the suspension or cancellation of publishing privileges by the competent authorities.
Reporting Standards
Authors must ensure that all information presented in their manuscript—including data, methods, findings, and interpretations—is clear, accurate, and well-documented. Deliberate falsification, fabrication, or misrepresentation of data or findings constitutes a serious violation of ethical publishing practices and will not be tolerated.
Originality of Research and Plagiarism
Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript. Authors must ensure that their submission is entirely original. Where the work or ideas of others have been used, they must be properly cited and referenced. Authors must:
Use quotation marks for directly quoted material.
Properly attribute paraphrased ideas or concepts.
Ensure the similarity index does not exceed 19%, as per the plagiarism policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
Declaration and Certificate of Originality
Each submission must be accompanied by a declaration letter signed by the author(s), certifying the following:
The manuscript is their original work.
It has not been published previously.
It is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
In the case of co-authored papers, all authors must agree on the authorship order and the content of the submission.
This declaration is a mandatory requirement and forms the basis for processing the manuscript further.
Prohibition of Simultaneous Submissions
Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time is unethical and violates the journal’s submission policy. If such misconduct is detected, the manuscript will be rejected immediately, and the corresponding author may face a ban on future submissions.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of all sources, references, and supporting materials is essential. Authors are required to:
Clearly cite all works that have influenced their research.
Give due credit to individuals, institutions, or funding agencies that provided support.
Ensure that all data and citations are accurate and verifiable.
Conduct a thorough literature review and appropriately cite original and primary sources.
Failure to properly acknowledge sources may be treated as plagiarism.
Authorship Credit
Authorship must be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. The corresponding author bears the responsibility to:
Confirm that all listed co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Ensure that all co-authors agree to the submission and authorship order.
Exclude individuals who did not contribute directly to the research.
Guest authorship or honorary authorship is not allowed and violates the journal’s ethics policy.
Privacy and Informed Consent
Authors must respect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals or groups involved in the research. Where research involves human participants and personal identifiers are disclosed, authors must obtain informed consent and clearly state this within the manuscript. Any disclosure of identity must be justified and approved by the concerned individuals or ethics board.
Access to Research Data
In cases where the authenticity or accuracy of the submitted research is questioned, the authors may be asked to provide raw data or supplementary evidence. Authors must be prepared to retain and furnish this data during the review or editorial process if required.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. This includes:
Financial relationships (employment, consultancies, grants, honoraria)
Institutional affiliations
Personal or professional rivalries
Additionally, all sources of financial support or sponsorship for the research must be disclosed in the manuscript.
Acceptance and Rejection Conditions
Authors are entitled to inquire about the status of their submission 30 days after receiving the initial acknowledgment email.
If revisions are requested, authors must respond within the given timeline and submit a revised version accompanied by a detailed summary of changes made.
In case of manuscript rejection, authors have the right to appeal by contacting the Editor with a formal written request and justification.
The final decision regarding acceptance or rejection rests with the Editorial Board.
By submitting a manuscript to Insights: International Journal of Humanities, Management, and Social Sciences (IIJHMSS), authors affirm their commitment to uphold these ethical standards and guidelines. Any violation of these policies may result in disqualification from publication consideration and further disciplinary action.
Reporting Standards
Authors must ensure that all information presented in their manuscript—including data, methods, findings, and interpretations—is clear, accurate, and well-documented. Deliberate falsification, fabrication, or misrepresentation of data or findings constitutes a serious violation of ethical publishing practices and will not be tolerated.
Originality of Research and Plagiarism
Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript. Authors must ensure that their submission is entirely original. Where the work or ideas of others have been used, they must be properly cited and referenced. Authors must:
Use quotation marks for directly quoted material.
Properly attribute paraphrased ideas or concepts.
Ensure the similarity index does not exceed 19%, as per the plagiarism policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
Declaration and Certificate of Originality
Each submission must be accompanied by a declaration letter signed by the author(s), certifying the following:
The manuscript is their original work.
It has not been published previously.
It is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
In the case of co-authored papers, all authors must agree on the authorship order and the content of the submission.
This declaration is a mandatory requirement and forms the basis for processing the manuscript further.
Prohibition of Simultaneous Submissions
Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time is unethical and violates the journal’s submission policy. If such misconduct is detected, the manuscript will be rejected immediately, and the corresponding author may face a ban on future submissions.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of all sources, references, and supporting materials is essential. Authors are required to:
Clearly cite all works that have influenced their research.
Give due credit to individuals, institutions, or funding agencies that provided support.
Ensure that all data and citations are accurate and verifiable.
Conduct a thorough literature review and appropriately cite original and primary sources.
Failure to properly acknowledge sources may be treated as plagiarism.
Authorship Credit
Authorship must be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. The corresponding author bears the responsibility to:
Confirm that all listed co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Ensure that all co-authors agree to the submission and authorship order.
Exclude individuals who did not contribute directly to the research.
Guest authorship or honorary authorship is not allowed and violates the journal’s ethics policy.
Privacy and Informed Consent
Authors must respect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals or groups involved in the research. Where research involves human participants and personal identifiers are disclosed, authors must obtain informed consent and clearly state this within the manuscript. Any disclosure of identity must be justified and approved by the concerned individuals or ethics board.
Access to Research Data
In cases where the authenticity or accuracy of the submitted research is questioned, the authors may be asked to provide raw data or supplementary evidence. Authors must be prepared to retain and furnish this data during the review or editorial process if required.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. This includes:
Financial relationships (employment, consultancies, grants, honoraria)
Institutional affiliations
Personal or professional rivalries
Additionally, all sources of financial support or sponsorship for the research must be disclosed in the manuscript.
Acceptance and Rejection Conditions
Authors are entitled to inquire about the status of their submission 30 days after receiving the initial acknowledgment email.
If revisions are requested, authors must respond within the given timeline and submit a revised version accompanied by a detailed summary of changes made.
In case of manuscript rejection, authors have the right to appeal by contacting the Editor with a formal written request and justification.
The final decision regarding acceptance or rejection rests with the Editorial Board.
By submitting a manuscript to Insights: International Journal of Humanities, Management, and Social Sciences (IIJHMSS), authors affirm their commitment to uphold these ethical standards and guidelines. Any violation of these policies may result in disqualification from publication consideration and further disciplinary action.