Editorial Policy

Times Journal of Health and Social Science (TJHSS)

The Times Journal of Health and Social Science (TJHSS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of editorial integrity, transparency, and professionalism in scholarly publishing. The editorial policy is guided by the principles of COPE, ICMJE, and HEC, ensuring fair, unbiased, and ethical handling of all submissions.

1. Scope and Aim

  • TJHSS publishes original research, reviews, case reports, and short communications in health sciences and social sciences.

  • The journal prioritizes manuscripts that contribute novel knowledge, advance research, or inform policy and practice.

2. Editorial Board

  • The Editorial Board consists of experts in relevant fields who provide guidance on editorial decisions, policy implementation, and quality standards.

  • Board members disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling submissions where a conflict exists.

3. Editorial Independence

  • Decisions on manuscript acceptance, rejection, and publication are solely based on scholarly merit.

  • Editors are independent of commercial or personal influence and do not allow external parties to affect editorial decisions.

4. Peer Review Process

  • TJHSS follows a double-blind peer review system to ensure fairness and confidentiality.

  • Manuscripts are evaluated for originality, methodology, relevance, and ethical compliance.

  • Reviewers provide constructive feedback, and editorial decisions are based on the reviewers’ recommendations and editorial judgment.

5. Confidentiality

  • All submissions are treated as confidential documents.

  • Authors, editors, and reviewers must not share or discuss any submitted material outside the review process.

6. Conflicts of Interest

  • Editors and reviewers must declare any financial, professional, or personal conflicts related to a manuscript.

  • Conflicted editors or reviewers are excluded from the decision-making process.

7. Corrections, Retractions, and Ethical Misconduct

  • TJHSS adheres to COPE guidelines for corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern.

  • Any ethical misconduct, including plagiarism or data fabrication, is investigated thoroughly and may lead to retraction or author sanctions.

8. Author Responsibilities

  • Authors must provide accurate, complete, and original work.

  • Authors should follow ICMJE authorship criteria, report conflicts of interest, and provide ethical approval for human or animal studies.