Paper Prints Policy

Objective: The Liberal Journal of Management & Social Science (LJMSS) is committed to disseminating high-quality research and fostering scholarly communication in the fields of management and social science. This Paper Prints Policy outlines the guidelines and procedures for the publication of papers in the journal.

Submission Guidelines:

  1. Originality and Unpublished Work:

    • Submitted manuscripts must be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

  2. Manuscript Preparation:

    • Manuscripts should be prepared according to the journal's prescribed format and guidelines available on the LJMSS website.
    • Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the submitted work.

  3. Peer Review Process:

    • All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the academic and scientific rigor of the content.
    • Reviewers will evaluate the originality, methodology, results, and conclusions of the paper.

  4. Plagiarism Check:

    • Manuscripts will be subjected to plagiarism checks using appropriate tools.
    • Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will lead to immediate rejection of the manuscript.

Acceptance and Publication:

  1. Acceptance Criteria:

    • Acceptance is based on the significance of the research, methodological rigor, and contribution to the field.
    • The decision of the editorial board is final.

  2. Publication Schedule:

    • Accepted papers will be scheduled for publication in upcoming issues based on the editorial calendar.

  3. Open Access Policy:

    • LJMSS follows an open-access policy, ensuring that published content is freely accessible to readers worldwide, promoting the dissemination of knowledge.

  4. Author Rights:

    • Authors retain the copyright of their published work.
    • Proper attribution and citation are required when using or reproducing published content.

Ethical Considerations:

  1. Authorship:

    • All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the research.
    • Any changes in authorship after acceptance require the agreement of all authors.

  2. Ethical Approval:

    • Research involving human subjects or animals must have obtained appropriate ethical approval.
    • Authors should declare any potential conflicts of interest.

  3. Retraction Policy:

    • In cases of research misconduct or errors, LJMSS reserves the right to retract published papers.

Submission Process:

  1. Authors should submit manuscripts through the online submission system provided on the journal's website.
  2. Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the journal's template and guidelines.
  3. Correspondence related to submissions will be communicated through the email address provided during the submission process.