Usage Terms

1. Originality of Submission

• All manuscripts submitted to NIJHSS must be original and unpublished work.
• Submissions must not be under consideration by any other journal or publication at the time of submission.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work does not infringe upon any copyright or intellectual property rights.

2. Plagiarism Policy

• All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening.
• Manuscripts with significant similarity or evidence of academic misconduct will be rejected.
• Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources are mandatory.

3. Authorship Responsibility

• All listed authors must have made substantial academic contributions to the research.
• The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the journal and ensuring that all co-authors approve the final version of the manuscript.
• Any changes to authorship after submission must be formally requested and justified.

4. Peer Review Process

• NIJHSS follows a double-blind peer review process.
• The editorial board reserves the right to accept, request revisions, or reject any manuscript based on reviewers' recommendations and editorial judgment.
• Editorial decisions are final.

5. Ethical Compliance

• Research involving human participants must comply with recognized ethical standards and must indicate appropriate ethical approval where required.
• Data fabrication, falsification, or unethical research practices are strictly prohibited.

6. Copyright and Publication Rights

• Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal the right to publish the article in online format.
• Authors retain intellectual ownership of their work but allow the journal to archive, index, and distribute the published article.
• Proper citation of the journal is required when republishing or referencing the work elsewhere.

7. Open Access and Usage

• Published articles are accessible online for academic and research purposes.
• Content may not be reproduced for commercial use without prior written permission from the publisher.

8. Disclaimer

• The views and opinions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board or publisher.
• The journal is not responsible for any consequences arising from the use of published content.

9. Amendments to Terms

• NIJHSS reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time.
• Changes will be reflected on the journal's official website.