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Policies

Editorial Policies

Open Access Policy

The Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series is an open-access journal, i.e. all articles are immediately and permanently free to read, download, copy & distribute. The journal is published under the CC BY 4.0 Attribution user license, which defines the permitted 3rd-party reuse of its articles.

Open Access License

All articles within Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows for free access, sharing, and adaptation of the content, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors, who retain the copyright of their work.

Conflict of Interest Policy

The Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series places great importance on maintaining transparency and integrity throughout the publication process. To ensure trust in the scientific process and the credibility of published articles, we require authors, reviewers, and editors to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Editorial Policies and Peer Review Process

The editorial board is responsible for managing the overall direction of the journal and, over the peer review process and they follow the COPE’s guidelines for retracting articles when considering retracting, issuing expressions of concern about, and issuing corrections for the articles that have been published in journal. And the editorial board should search for reviewer and editor misconduct and the editor should take reasonably responsive measures when ethical complaints have been presented concerning a submitted manuscript or published paper.

Peer Review Process:

The peer-review process assists the editorial board in making decisions concerning the submitted manuscripts. It may also assist the authors in improving their manuscript through the editor communication with the author. Partnering with our extensive network of expert peer reviewers, our editorial team provides rigorous, objective and constructive peer review, and will support you throughout the publication process. Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series  is led by the ethical and editorial policy guidelines (COPE) to ensure that all the research we publish is scientifically robust, original, and of the highest quality.

Review process:

Our review process is double-blind: Neither author nor reviewers know the identity of the other. The following steps usually take place before reviewers are asked to review an article:

• The author submits their article to the journal through an online system.
• The editorial office checks the article for compliance with the submission guidelines, including formatting and language requirements, and returns it to the author if revisions are necessary.
• The handling editor decides if the article should proceed to peer review, based on its suitability for the journal and perceived academic quality.
• The handling editor selects suitable reviewers from a list of specialized reviewers on our system and based on suggestions from a specialist on the editorial board.
• Invitations for peer review are sent to the selected reviewers.
• Based on the reviewers' feedback, the handling editor makes a decision regarding the manuscript, which could include acceptance, revision, or rejection. Authors receive anonymized reviewers’ comments to guide any necessary revisions.

Editor Responsibilities:

• The editor is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be sent to reviewers, guided by the manuscript submission guidelines as well as by legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement and plagiarism.
• The editor may consult the reviewers and the editorial board to make publication decisions.
• The editor should exclude business needs from compromising intellectual and ethical standards to maintain the integrity of the academic record.
• The editor should always be willing to publish corrections, clarifications, retractions and apologies when needed.
• The evaluation process is confidential; thus, the editor is committed not to share any information about a manuscript under consideration to anyone other than the author(s), reviewers and potential reviewers in some instances and the editorial board members, as appropriate.
• The editor is committed not to use unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript. Private information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not to be used for personal advantage.
• The editor should guarantee a fair and appropriate peer review process.

Reviewer Responsibilities:

• Punctuality: it is expected from any invited reviewer, who feels unqualified to review the submitted manuscript or knows that he/she will not be able provide the report because of time constraints should immediately inform the editor so that alternative reviewers can be contacted.
• Confidentiality: Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except if authorized by the editor.
• Standards of objectivity: Reviews should be conducted professionally. Personal criticism of the author is unacceptable. Referees should express their views clearly with appropriate supporting arguments.
• Acknowledgement of sources: Reviewers should identify the relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. A reviewer should also inform the editor about any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published data of which they have personal knowledge.
• Disclosure and conflict of interest: Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not consider evaluating manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the submission.

Discretionary Waiver Policy:

At Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series , we are dedicated to ensuring that the publication of significant research is not hindered by financial barriers. To support this commitment, we offer a Discretionary Waiver Policy for our Article Processing Charge (APC) of $200.

Eligibility Criteria:

Financial Need: Authors who are unable to pay the APC due to financial constraints may apply for a waiver. All requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Significance of Research: Manuscripts that contribute substantially to their field may be eligible for a waiver, as determined by our editorial team.

Application Process:

Authors wishing to apply for a waiver should submit a waiver request at the time of manuscript submission. This request should include a brief explanation of the need for a waiver and any relevant supporting information.

Waiver requests will be reviewed by our editorial board, and decisions will be made based on the justification provided and the availability of funds.

We are committed to a fair and transparent waiver process and encourage all eligible authors to apply. Please note that waiver requests will not influence the editorial decision-making process regarding the acceptance of manuscripts.

Open Citations Policy:

Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series is committed to fostering transparency and openness in scholarly communications. We comply with the Initiative for Open Citations (I4OC) standards, which promote the unrestricted availability of citation data.

Our Commitment Includes:

1. Open Access to Citations: Citation data from all articles published in our journal is openly accessible and can be freely reused by researchers, practitioners, and the general public.
2. Data Sharing with Indexing Services: We share metadata, including reference lists, with indexing services such as CrossRef to ensure that our citation data is available for driving bibliometric research and improving the discoverability of our content.
3. Encouraging Scholarly Connectivity: By participating in I4OC, we contribute to a global scholarly ecosystem where research is interconnected, and citations are a critical component of scholarly collaboration and validation.

For further information about our open citations policy, please contact us at research1@asu.edu.jo.

Archiving Policy:

At Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series , we are committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of our published content. As an open access journal, all articles are freely available and can be accessed anytime through our website. In addition to this, we have implemented robust archiving measures to safeguard the integrity and accessibility of our scholarly works.

Archiving Measures:

1. Institutional Repository: All published articles are deposited in Applied Science Private University (ASU) Electronic Repository, which allows for long-term preservation and access.
2. Third-Party Archiving Services: Our journal partners with Arab Journals Platform to ensure that all content is digitally archived and protected against potential risks such as server failures or website downtime.
3. Regular Backups: We conduct routine backups of our website and its content to prevent data loss and ensure the availability of research materials.
4. Open Access Compliance: All articles are published under CC BY 4.0 License, ensuring that they remain freely available to the global scholarly community.

Retraction Policy

1. Purpose

The purpose of this retraction policy is to maintain the integrity of the academic record by addressing errors, misconduct, or any issues that may compromise the validity of the work published in the Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series . Retractions are considered a mechanism for correcting the literature and alerting readers about work that is flawed or unreliable.

1. Grounds for Retraction

Articles may be retracted for several reasons, including but not limited to:

• Evidence of data fabrication or falsification.
• Plagiarism or ethical misconduct.
• Significant errors in methodology or data that alter the conclusions of the work.
• Duplication of work already published elsewhere without proper citation or justification (redundant publication).
• Failure to disclose conflicts of interest that might influence the interpretation of results.

1. Retraction Process

• Initiation: The retraction process can be initiated by the authors, readers, or journal editors if they identify a significant issue in the published article.
• Investigation: Upon notification of potential issues, an initial assessment will be conducted by the editorial board to determine the validity and severity of the claims. This may involve consulting peer reviewers or external experts.
• Author Notification: Authors will be contacted to provide their response regarding the allegations or concerns. They will be given an opportunity to present any relevant information or context.
• Editorial Decision: Based on the results of the investigation and the authors’ input, the editorial board will decide whether a retraction, correction, or expression of concern is warranted.

1. Retraction Notice

• A retraction notice will be published in the journal and linked to the original article, clearly stating the reasons for the retraction and who is retracting the article (authors and/or editors).
• The original article will not be removed from the journal's website but will be clearly marked as "retracted" to ensure transparency and maintain an accurate academic record.

1. Notifications

• The authors of the article will be formally notified of the retraction decision and the reasons behind it.
• The relevant abstracting and indexing services will be informed promptly to ensure that bibliographic databases are updated.

1. Corrections and Expressions of Concern

• In cases where the findings are still valid, but the work is affected by minor errors, a correction notice may be issued instead of a retraction.
• In situations where there are strong indicators of potential issues but insufficient evidence for a retraction, an expression of concern may be published.

1. Continuous Improvement

• The journal commits to periodically reviewing and updating this retraction policy to align with evolving ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.