Publication Policy

The Advances in Sociology, Psychology & Human Behavior is dedicated to publishing high-quality, original, and peer-reviewed scholarly research across sociology, psychology, human behavior, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies. The journal aims to promote academic integrity, innovation, and global knowledge dissemination.

Scope and Objectives

The journal provides a platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and scholars to publish significant theoretical, empirical, and applied research that advances understanding of human behavior, psychology, and social systems.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and research integrity.

  • Initial editorial screening for scope, formatting, plagiarism, and policy compliance
  • Assignment to expert reviewers in relevant disciplines
  • Evaluation based on originality, methodology, clarity, and contribution
  • Revision requests may be issued based on reviewer feedback
  • Final publication decisions are made by the editorial board

Ethical Standards and Integrity

The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics and adheres to COPE guidelines.

  • Originality and proper citation are mandatory
  • Conflicts of interest must be disclosed
  • Research must follow ethical and transparent reporting standards
  • Ethical approval is required where applicable

Author Responsibilities

  • Manuscripts must be original and not under simultaneous review elsewhere
  • Data must be accurate and transparently reported
  • Proper acknowledgment of sources is required
  • Authors must cooperate during peer review and revision

Editorial Responsibilities

  • Fair and unbiased manuscript evaluation
  • Confidential handling of submissions
  • Decisions based solely on scholarly merit
  • Investigation of ethical concerns and misconduct

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are independent and based only on academic merit, originality, and peer-review recommendations. No commercial or financial influence affects publication decisions.

Plagiarism, Corrections, and Retractions

The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism, duplicate publication, and unethical research practices. Retractions and corrections follow COPE guidelines.

Open Access and Copyright

All published content is freely accessible to support global knowledge sharing. Authors retain copyright unless otherwise specified.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

The journal ensures long-term preservation through recognized digital archiving systems such as PKP PN.

DOI Assignment Policy

  • Each article receives a unique DOI
  • DOIs are registered via Crossref
  • Ensures permanent citation and discoverability
  • Follows standard scholarly publishing formats

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

Authors must disclose any use of AI tools in manuscript preparation. AI cannot be listed as an author, and authors remain fully responsible for the content integrity.