Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy

Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities

 

Ensuring Academic Excellence & Ethical Publishing

1. Aim and Scope

Wisdom Vortex is dedicated to publishing high-quality research. Our aims include:

  • Providing a platform for scholarly discourse on contemporary issues.
  • Promoting interdisciplinary research bridging social sciences and humanities.
  • Ensuring rigorous academic standards through robust peer-review.

Submissions Welcomed: Original research, review papers, theoretical discussions, book reviews, and case studies.

2. Editorial Board & Responsibilities

Our board comprises renowned academicians and experts ensuring quality and integrity. Key responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing the peer-review process.
  • Upholding publication ethics.
  • Making final manuscript decisions.
  • Addressing complaints & violations.

3. Double-Blind Peer Review Policy

We follow a double-blind process where identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Evaluation is based on academic merit, originality, and clarity.

Timeline: Typically 4-8 weeks.
Criteria: Originality, Rigor, Writing Quality, and Significance.

The Process: Initial Screening → Peer Assignment (2 Reviewers) → Feedback (Accept/Revise/Reject) → Final Board Decision.

4. Ethical & Publication Standards

The journal follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Authors must ensure:

  • Authorship Transparency: All authors must have significantly contributed.
  • Conflict of Interest: Must be declared upon submission.
  • Data Integrity: Falsification or manipulation is strictly prohibited.

Retractions are issued for serious ethical violations; minor errors are handled via Erratum.

5. Submission & Formatting

Manuscript Length 4,000 - 5,000 words (excluding references)
Referencing Style APA 7th Edition
Language English (Free of grammatical errors)
Abstract Structured (200-250 words) with 4-6 Keywords

Special Issues

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