Publication Policy

On 1st March 2026, the Seshadripuram Research Foundation (SRF) and the Seshadripuram Journal of Social Sciences (SJSS) formally expressed their commitment to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). By supporting this initiative, the institution affirms its dedication to responsible and transparent research evaluation practices. SJSS emphasizes the quality, originality, and scholarly contribution of research rather than relying solely on journal-based metrics. The journal encourages fair and ethical peer-review processes that recognize diverse forms of academic output. Through this commitment, SRF aims to foster a research culture that values integrity, academic merit, and meaningful societal impact. This initiative reflects the institution’s ongoing efforts to strengthen responsible research assessment and scholarly communication.

• The Editorial Board is responsible for upholding the academic quality and ethical standards of the journal.
• Members review and evaluate submitted manuscripts for originality, relevance, and clarity.
• The board ensures all submissions go through a fair and timely peer review process.
• Editors maintain confidentiality and avoid any bias or conflict of interest.
• Authors may be guided with constructive feedback to improve their work.
• Board members must promote academic integrity and help prevent plagiarism or unethical practices.
• The Editorial Board includes a mix of experienced academicians and researchers from relevant disciplines.
• Subject experts may be invited as Guest Editors for special editions or thematic issues.
• Members are appointed for a renewable term of two years.
• The structure and performance of the board are reviewed periodically by the publisher.
• All members are expected to actively contribute to the journal’s growth and reputation.

• Reviewers are selected based on relevant academic qualifications and research experience.
• All manuscripts are reviewed through a standard peer review process.
• Reviewers must maintain confidentiality of the manuscript content at all times.
• Reviews must be impartial, focused on the quality and originality of the manuscript.
• Any reviewer with a conflict of interest must inform the editorial board and step aside.
• Reviews should be submitted within the given timeframe to ensure timely publication.
• Any suspected ethical issues such as plagiarism must be reported to the editor immediately.
• Reviewers should give clear, constructive, and respectful feedback to help improve the work.
• Manuscripts may be re-reviewed after revisions, based on editorial decision.
• Reviewers are encouraged to follow ethical standards and maintain academic integrity.
• Confidential information in manuscripts must not be used by reviewers for personal gain.
• Consistently contributing reviewers may be acknowledged in the journal.