Publication Ethics & Malpractice Policy
The Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences ISSN (Online):3048-6513 is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. The journal follows established ethical guidelines to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in scholarly publishing.
Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting manuscripts to The Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences ISSN (Online):3048-6513 are expected to:
- Submit original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere
- Properly acknowledge all sources and citations
- Ensure accuracy of data and research findings
- Declare any conflicts of interest
- Obtain necessary ethical approvals, where applicable
Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for:
- Ensuring fair and unbiased evaluation of manuscripts
- Maintaining confidentiality of submissions
- Making decisions based solely on academic merit
- Addressing ethical concerns and allegations of misconduct
Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers are expected to:
- Conduct objective and constructive reviews
- Maintain confidentiality of manuscript content
- Declare conflicts of interest
- Report suspected ethical issues to the editorial team
Malpractice and Misconduct
The Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences ISSN (Online):3048-6513 takes allegations of academic misconduct seriously. Misconduct may include, but is not limited to:
- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Duplicate or redundant publication
- Misrepresentation of authorship
Handling of Ethical Issues
In cases of suspected misconduct, the editorial team will conduct a preliminary assessment and take appropriate action, which may include rejection of the manuscript, retraction of published articles, or notification to relevant institutions.