Editorial Policy

  1. Aim and Scope

Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in social sciences and humanities. The journal aims to:

  • Provide a platform for scholarly discourse on contemporary social, cultural, and humanistic issues.
  • Promote interdisciplinary research that bridges social sciences and humanities.
  • Ensure rigorous academic standards through a robust peer-review process.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, theoretical discussions, book reviews, and case studies from scholars, researchers, and practitioners worldwide.

 

  1. Editorial Board & Responsibilities

Editorial Board Composition

The editorial board comprises renowned academicians, researchers, and subject experts in various disciplines of social sciences and humanities. The board ensures the quality, integrity, and ethical compliance of the journal.

Responsibilities of the Editorial Board

  • Overseeing the peer-review process and ensuring unbiased evaluation.
  • Upholding publication ethics and addressing any ethical concerns.
  • Making final decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection.
  • Ensuring timely publication while maintaining high academic standards.
  • Addressing author complaints, conflicts of interest, and ethical violations.

 

  1. Peer Review Policy

3.1 Double-Blind Peer Review Process

Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities follows a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring that:

  • The identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous.
  • Submissions are evaluated purely on academic merit, free from bias.
  • Reviewers assess the originality, relevance, clarity, and methodological rigor of the work.

3.2 Review Process Timeline

The peer-review process typically follows these steps:

  1. Initial Screening: The editorial team screens submissions for formatting, scope alignment, plagiarism, and ethical compliance.
  2. Assignment to Reviewers: Manuscripts passing initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers.
  3. Reviewers’ Feedback: Reviewers provide comments and recommendations (Accept / Minor Revisions / Major Revisions / Reject).
  4. Decision by Editorial Board: Based on reviews, the editorial team makes a decision.
  5. Author Revision & Final Decision: Authors submit revisions (if required), after which the final decision is communicated.

Review duration: The review process typically takes 4-8 weeks, but this may vary.

3.3 Criteria for Evaluation

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Originality & Contribution to the field.
  • Theoretical & Methodological Rigor.
  • Clarity of Arguments & Writing Quality.
  • Relevance & Significance of Findings.

Manuscripts with substantial plagiarism, methodological flaws, or poor academic quality are rejected.

 

  1. Editorial Decision & Publication Process

4.1 Manuscript Acceptance Criteria

Acceptance is based on:

  • Alignment with journal scope.
  • Academic and ethical rigor.
  • Constructive reviewer feedback.
  • Author compliance with required revisions.

4.2 Types of Decisions

  • Accept: Minor edits required; ready for publication.
  • Revise & Resubmit: Significant improvements needed.
  • Reject: Not suitable for the journal due to poor quality, ethical concerns, or scope misalignment.

4.3 Appeals & Disputes

Authors may appeal rejections if they believe:

  • Reviewers misunderstood key aspects of their work.
  • The review process was unfair or biased.

Appeals must be well-reasoned and evidence-based, and the editorial board's decision is final.

 

  1. Ethical & Publication Standards

5.1 Ethical Compliance

The journal follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards in academic publishing.

5.2 Authorship & Contribution Transparency

  • All listed authors must have significantly contributed to the research.
  • The corresponding author must ensure all co-authors approve the final manuscript.

5.3 Conflict of Interest Disclosure

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any conflicts of interest that might influence their judgment.
  • If conflicts are found post-publication, corrective action may be taken.

5.4 Data Integrity & Research Misconduct

  • Falsification, fabrication, or manipulation of data is strictly prohibited.
  • Editors reserve the right to retract papers found guilty of misconduct.

5.5 Handling Retractions & Corrections

  • Retractions: If serious ethical violations are found, the article will be retracted with a public notice.
  • Corrections: If minor errors are found, an erratum or corrigendum will be issued.

 

  1. Open Access & Copyright Policy
  • Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities is an open-access journal, making all articles freely available to readers.
  • Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
  • Articles can be shared for educational purposes but not used for commercial gain without permission.

 

  1. Submission Guidelines

7.1 Formatting Requirements

  • Manuscript Length: 4,000-5,000 words (excluding references).
  • Referencing Style: APA 7th edition.
  • Language: Submissions must be in English & Hindi and free of grammatical errors.

7.2 Submission Process

  • Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s online submission portal.
  • Authors must provide a structured abstract (200-250 words) and keywords (4-6 terms).
  • Supplementary materials, such as data sets, must be properly labeled.

 

  1. Special Issues & Guest Editorships
  • The journal publishes special issues on emerging topics in social sciences and humanities.
  • Scholars may propose special issues, subject to editorial approval.
  • Guest editors are responsible for managing the review process of special issue submissions.

 

  1. Editorial Independence & Fair Review Policy
  • The editorial team maintains full independence in selecting content.
  • No external influence (institutional, financial, political) affects editorial decisions.
  • The journal follows a strict anti-discrimination policy, ensuring equal opportunity for all researchers.

 

  1. Contact & Communication

For any queries related to editorial policies, authors can contact:

 

The Editorial Policy of Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities ensures a transparent, ethical, and academically rigorous publishing process. By adhering to these policies, the journal aims to contribute meaningfully to the academic community while upholding the highest standards of scholarly excellence.