Confidentiality Protocols

Given the community-focused nature of its research, JSSCS enforces strict confidentiality to protect authors and social participants.

1. Confidentiality of Manuscripts

• Sociological Privacy: Editors and reviewers must treat ethnographic data and community findings as confidential intellectual property.

• Reviewer Obligation: Reviewers may not discuss manuscript content with others unless authorized in writing.

2. Peer Review Anonymity

• Double-Blind Model: Ensures that social analysis is judged on its own merit without influence from the author's reputation or affiliation.

• Confidential Correspondence: Feedback provided to authors is anonymized and must not contain revealing information.

3. Secure Handling and Compliance

• System Access: Access to the editorial platform is restricted to authorized users only.

• Ethical Commitment: JSSCS adheres to COPE guidelines, ensuring the review history remains private and secure.