Ethical Statement

The Future Horizon International Journal of Social Sciences and Educational Research (FHIJSSER) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity throughout the editorial and publishing process. The journal follows the principles and best practice guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All authors, editors, reviewers, and editorial board members are expected to comply with these ethical standards to ensure transparency, credibility, and integrity in scholarly publishing.

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors of FHIJSSER are responsible for making fair and unbiased publication decisions based on the academic quality, originality, significance, and relevance of submitted manuscripts. Editorial decisions are made without discrimination based on nationality, gender, institutional affiliation, religious beliefs, political views, or personal characteristics of authors. Editors maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and ensure that all articles undergo an appropriate peer-review process.

Authors' Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts represent original research and have not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal. Authors are responsible for presenting accurate research findings, properly acknowledging sources, and avoiding plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and unethical research practices. All individuals listed as authors must have made significant contributions to the research and approve the final manuscript before submission.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

Reviewers contribute to maintaining the quality of published research by providing objective, constructive, and unbiased evaluations of manuscripts. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality, identify relevant published work, avoid personal criticism, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect their evaluation.

Research Integrity

FHIJSSER promotes responsible research practices based on honesty, transparency, accountability, and academic integrity. Any form of research misconduct, including plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication of data, falsification of results, inappropriate manipulation of information, or unethical research behaviour, is strictly prohibited.

Plagiarism Policy

The journal follows a strict policy against plagiarism and academic misconduct. All submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software before entering the review process. Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism, copied content, self-plagiarism, or improper acknowledgment of sources may be rejected.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that may influence the objectivity of research evaluation or editorial decisions. Any potential conflict of interest must be declared during the submission or review process.

Human and Animal Research Ethics

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with recognized ethical standards and institutional requirements. Authors must confirm that appropriate ethical approval has been obtained where required and that participants' rights, privacy, and welfare have been protected.

Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts and related information are treated as confidential documents. Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff must not disclose or use unpublished information for personal benefit or any purpose outside the editorial process.

Corrections and Retractions

FHIJSSER is committed to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record. If errors, ethical concerns, or research misconduct are identified after publication, the journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions according to established ethical practices.

Publication Ethics Compliance

FHIJSSER follows internationally recognized standards of ethical publishing and adheres to the principles and best practice guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All contributors, including authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members, are expected to follow ethical publishing practices throughout the research and publication process. Any allegation of publication misconduct will be investigated fairly, transparently, and according to COPE guidelines.

Contact Information

For questions regarding publication ethics, research misconduct, or ethical concerns, please contact the Editorial Office of the Future Horizon International Journal of Social Sciences and Educational Research (FHIJSSER).

Email: editor@futurehorizon.pk
Website: https://futurehorizon.pk