By accessing and using the Maros Law and Social Studies journal website and its services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. These terms govern your use of the journal’s platform, and by continuing to use this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these terms in their entirety. The journal reserves the right to amend these Terms of Use at any time, and it is your responsibility to review them periodically.
1. General Terms
- Content Ownership: All articles, research papers, content, and materials published on the Maros Law and Social Studies website are the intellectual property of the authors and the journal. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of any material without prior written consent is prohibited.
- Acceptable Use: You agree to use the Maros Law and Social Studies website for lawful purposes only. Any misuse or illegal activity will lead to the suspension of your access to the journal and may result in legal action.
- Copyright Compliance: All users must adhere to the copyright laws and guidelines, including properly citing all sources and obtaining necessary permissions for third-party content. The journal will take necessary actions to prevent any violations of copyright laws.
2. Submission Guidelines
- Manuscript Submissions: Manuscripts submitted to Maros Law and Social Studies must meet the specific submission guidelines outlined on the journal’s submission platform. Authors must ensure that their work is original, not under simultaneous submission to another journal, and free from any form of plagiarism.
- Originality and Plagiarism: Authors are responsible for ensuring their manuscripts are free from plagiarism, and they must cite any sources of data, ideas, or text that are not their own. All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software, and any evidence of plagiarism will result in the manuscript being rejected or withdrawn.
- Multiple Submissions: Maros Law and Social Studies prohibits submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. Any instances of multiple submissions or redundant publications will be treated as unethical behavior and will lead to the rejection of the manuscript.
- Duplicate Publication: Authors must avoid publishing the same research or data in more than one journal unless explicitly authorized by the editors. The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts that are deemed duplicate publications.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that might affect the research, interpretation of the data, or manuscript presentation. Any potential conflict must be declared at the time of manuscript submission.
3. Peer Review Process
- Double-Blind Review: Maros Law and Social Studies follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity and fairness in manuscript evaluation. Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other throughout the review process.
- Reviewers’ Responsibilities: Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, unbiased, and thorough evaluations of the submitted manuscript. They must maintain confidentiality and refrain from discussing the manuscript with others or using any privileged information for personal gain.
- Reviewer Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must immediately inform the editor if they have any potential conflicts of interest with the manuscript. If a reviewer is associated with the author or has any other competing interest, they should not review the manuscript.
- Timeliness of Review: Reviewers must complete their reviews within the agreed-upon timeframe. If they are unable to meet the deadline, they should notify the editorial team so the manuscript can be reassigned.
- Editorial Decision: Based on the peer review feedback, the editorial team will make a decision on whether to accept, revise, or reject the manuscript. The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief, who may consult the editorial board when necessary.
4. Ethical Guidelines
Maros Law and Social Studies adheres to the ethical guidelines provided by the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). These include:
- Publication Integrity: All articles published by the journal must adhere to the highest standards of publication ethics, including honesty, transparency, and the absence of any fraudulent practices.
- Plagiarism: Any form of plagiarism, whether self-plagiarism or copying from other sources, is strictly prohibited. Manuscripts that contain plagiarized content will be rejected, and appropriate actions will be taken against the author(s).
- Fabrication and Falsification: Authors must present accurate and reliable data. Fabrication or falsification of research data or findings is considered unethical and will result in the rejection of the manuscript and potential retraction of previously published work.
- Authorship and Acknowledgment: All authors listed on a manuscript must have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All contributors who do not meet these criteria should be acknowledged in the acknowledgment section, not as authors.
- Transparency in Funding and Conflicts of Interest: All sources of financial support for the research must be disclosed. This includes any grants, sponsorships, or other forms of funding that could potentially influence the results or interpretation of the study. Authors must also declare any personal, professional, or financial conflicts of interest that could bias the manuscript.
- Retractions and Corrections: If a significant error or inaccuracy is identified in a published manuscript, the authors are responsible for notifying the journal editor immediately. The journal will work with the authors to correct the mistake or, if necessary, retract the publication. If a paper is found to be fraudulent or violates ethical standards, the journal reserves the right to retract the paper even after publication.
- Human and Animal Rights: Manuscripts involving research with human subjects or animals must comply with ethical guidelines and the respective laws regarding the treatment of human and animal subjects. The authors must include a statement in the manuscript confirming that ethical approval was obtained from the relevant institutional review board.
5. User Responsibilities
- User Conduct: By using the Maros Law and Social Studies website and submitting manuscripts or peer reviews, you agree to use the website only for lawful and ethical purposes. You are prohibited from uploading, posting, or transmitting any material that is offensive, harmful, or illegal.
- Accuracy of Submission: Authors and reviewers are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted to the journal is accurate, complete, and presented in a clear and professional manner. The journal holds the right to reject submissions that do not comply with the required standards.
- Data Privacy: Maros Law and Social Studies respects user privacy and complies with applicable data protection laws. Personal data provided by authors, reviewers, and users is collected and processed for the purposes of manuscript submission, peer review, and publication management. The journal will not share personal information with third parties without consent, except where necessary for publication processes.
6. Liability and Disclaimers
- Accuracy of Published Material: Maros Law and Social Studies strives to ensure the accuracy and quality of the content published on its website. However, the journal makes no warranty regarding the completeness or accuracy of the published content. The journal is not liable for any errors or omissions in the content or any loss or damage arising from the use of such material.
- Third-Party Content: The journal may contain links to third-party websites. Maros Law and Social Studies is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites, and such links are provided for convenience only.
7. Modification of Terms
- Changes to Terms: Maros Law and Social Studies reserves the right to modify, update, or change these Terms of Use at any time. Any such changes will be posted on the website, and the effective date of the most recent version will be noted. Users are encouraged to review these Terms regularly to stay informed of any changes.
8. Governing Law
- Jurisdiction: These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the country where Maros Law and Social Studies is based. Any legal disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction.
9. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use or the Maros Law and Social Studies journal, please contact us at contact@iacs.co.id.
