Information For Readers

The Fari Journal of Social Sciences and Law is dedicated to upholding high academic standards and ensuring the integrity of its published research. As a reader, you play an essential role in maintaining the credibility of the academic community. This Publication Ethics for Readers policy outlines the expectations and responsibilities for readers to ensure that research is used ethically and responsibly.

1. Respect for Intellectual Property

  • Acknowledging Authors' Work: Readers should respect the intellectual property rights of the authors whose work is published in the Fari Journal of Social Sciences and Law. This includes properly attributing ideas, data, and content that are sourced from the journal’s articles when used in their own research or writings.
  • Citations: When referencing an article published in the journal, readers must use proper citation practices. This includes acknowledging the journal, author(s), title of the article, volume, issue number, and DOI (if available).

2. Responsible Use of Published Research

  • Academic Use: Readers are expected to use the research published in the Fari Journal of Social Sciences and Law for academic purposes, such as in scholarly writing, teaching, or further research.
  • Ethical Use: Readers should not manipulate or misinterpret the published work. When citing or applying the research, the integrity of the data and findings must be maintained. Any data or findings should not be taken out of context, which could lead to a misrepresentation of the research.

3. Avoiding Plagiarism

  • Proper Attribution: Readers must ensure that they do not engage in plagiarism when using the research published in the journal. This includes presenting the ideas, findings, or language of others as their own without appropriate credit or citation.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Readers should avoid reusing their own previous publications without proper citation or acknowledgment. This includes not submitting the same or slightly altered research to multiple journals or using sections of previous work without citation.

4. Confidentiality and Respect for Privacy

  • Confidential Information: Any unpublished information, data, or findings discussed in articles or submissions should be treated as confidential by readers. Readers should not use unpublished data or ideas for personal or professional gain.
  • Participant Privacy: If a published article involves research with human participants, readers must respect the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals involved. Authors are responsible for ensuring informed consent and the protection of participants' personal information in their studies.

5. Engagement with Authors

  • Respectful Interaction: Readers are encouraged to engage with the research community, including authors, but should do so in a respectful and professional manner. This may involve providing constructive feedback, asking for clarifications, or engaging in discussions about the research.
  • No Unauthorized Use: Readers should not contact authors or use the findings of the research for personal gain without the author’s permission, especially if the content is copyrighted or protected by intellectual property laws.

6. Identifying and Reporting Misconduct

  • Ethical Concerns: If a reader suspects that a published article has ethical issues, such as plagiarism, data manipulation, or falsification, they should report these concerns to the journal’s editorial team. The journal will investigate the allegations and take appropriate action, including the possibility of retraction or correction of the article.
  • Whistleblowing: Readers have a responsibility to the academic community to help identify and report unethical practices. The journal maintains a confidential process for reporting suspected misconduct and will investigate the issues according to the best practices in academic publishing.

7. Access and Usage of Published Content

  • Open Access: All content published in the Fari Journal of Social Sciences and Law is available on an open-access basis. Readers can freely access, download, and read the articles. However, the journal expects readers to use the published work ethically, particularly in accordance with the copyright laws and licensing agreements under which the article is published.
  • Archival Use: Readers are encouraged to archive and share the journal's articles within institutional repositories, libraries, or relevant databases in line with the journal's open-access policy, as long as proper citation and attribution are provided.

8. Contributing to the Scholarly Community

  • Critical Engagement: Readers are encouraged to engage critically with the research published in the journal. This may involve discussing the findings, offering new insights, or citing the articles in their own work. Critical feedback contributes to the ongoing development of research in the field.
  • Educational Use: Teachers and educators are encouraged to use the journal’s articles as educational materials in classrooms and seminars. However, they must ensure that proper citation practices are followed and that students understand the ethical use of scholarly research.

9. Respecting Editorial Decisions

  • Editorial Integrity: Readers should respect the editorial decisions made by the journal’s team, including the peer-review process and the publication of research articles. Disagreements with editorial decisions should be handled professionally and constructively.
  • Transparency: If readers notice any errors or concerns with the published research (such as data inaccuracies or methodological flaws), they should inform the editorial team so that corrections or retractions can be addressed, maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal.

10. Policy Review and Updates

  • This Publication Ethics for Readers policy is reviewed periodically to ensure it aligns with the best practices in scholarly publishing and addresses emerging ethical issues.
  • Any changes or updates to the policy will be communicated through the journal’s website and other official communication channels.

By adhering to this Publication Ethics for Readers policy, the Fari Journal of Social Sciences and Law encourages responsible, ethical engagement with published research. The journal relies on its readers to uphold the integrity of the academic process by respecting intellectual property, using published work ethically, and contributing to a transparent and responsible scholarly community.