Publication Ethics

Global Humanities Review (GHR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. These ethical principles apply to all stakeholders involved in the publishing process, including authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher. The journal adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and international best practices for scholarly publishing.

All parties are expected to act responsibly, transparently, and professionally to ensure the credibility, originality, and reliability of the research published by Global Humanities Review. For any clarification regarding these policies, please contact the editorial office at ghreditor@zohomail.in.

1. Duties of the Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Team

Fair Assessment

Manuscripts are evaluated solely based on their academic merit—originality, clarity, and relevance—without discrimination based on the author’s nationality, gender, ethnicity, religion, or political views.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts submitted to GHR are treated as strictly confidential documents. Editorial information is shared only with the corresponding author, reviewers, or other editorial advisors directly involved in the publication process.

Conflict of Interest and Disclosure

Editors must not use unpublished material disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author’s written permission. Any potential conflict of interest must be declared and managed in a transparent manner.

Editorial Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief holds the final authority to accept or reject a manuscript after considering the reviewers’ reports, editorial board policies, and ethical or legal considerations (e.g., plagiarism, copyright violations, or defamation).

2. Duties of Peer Reviewers

Role of Reviewers

Peer review is a crucial part of maintaining academic quality and supporting authors in refining their work. Reviewers provide objective, evidence-based assessments to help editors make fair publication decisions.

Promptness

Suppose a reviewer feels unqualified to evaluate a manuscript or is unable to complete the review within the agreed-upon timeframe. In that case, they should inform the editor immediately to avoid unnecessary delays.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential. They should not be discussed or shared with others unless explicitly authorised by the editor.

Objectivity and Constructive Criticism

Reviews should be conducted objectively, focusing on the content rather than the author’s identity or background. Criticism should be constructive, with clear and reasoned feedback.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that the authors have not cited and inform the editor of any similarities or overlap between the submitted manuscript and existing literature.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline to review any manuscript where they have a conflict of interest—personal, professional, or financial—with any of the authors or affiliated institutions.

3. Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present their findings accurately and objectively. Data should be represented truthfully and in sufficient detail to allow replication. Fabrication, falsification, or misrepresentation of data constitutes academic misconduct.

Originality and Plagiarism

Manuscripts must be entirely original. Authors must properly acknowledge and cite the work or ideas of others. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals or publishing substantially similar work elsewhere is strictly prohibited.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the research design, execution, or interpretation. All listed authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission. Others who contributed in supporting roles should be acknowledged separately.

Acknowledgement of Sources and Funding

Authors must properly cite all sources that influenced their work and disclose any funding received. Financial or personal relationships that could affect the results or interpretation must be declared.

Errors in Published Work

Suppose an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work. In that case, it is their responsibility to promptly notify the Editor-in-Chief and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article as necessary.

Use of AI Tools

Authors must disclose any use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) in drafting or analysing the manuscript. AI tools cannot be credited as co-authors, and human authors remain fully responsible for the integrity of the content.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

Ethical Oversight

The Global Humanities Research Forum (publisher of GHR) ensures that publication ethics are upheld throughout the editorial and review process. Allegations of misconduct, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research, will be thoroughly investigated and addressed in accordance with the COPE guidelines.

Correction and Retraction Policy

If ethical violations are confirmed, the publisher will issue appropriate actions, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern, to maintain the integrity of the academic record.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The publisher is committed to providing equal opportunity in all editorial activities regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, nationality, or sexual orientation.

Archiving and Accessibility

Global Humanities Review ensures the long-term digital preservation of all published articles and promotes open-access dissemination to maximise visibility and global readership.

5. Commitment to Ethical Scholarship

Global Humanities Review promotes an inclusive, transparent, and responsible research culture. The journal encourages scholarly dialogue founded on respect, fairness, and intellectual honesty. By submitting to GHR, authors affirm their commitment to ethical research and publishing practices.