Copyright and Publishing Rights

Copyright

All articles published in the "Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR)" are the property of their authors, but the journal has the right to first publication. The journal also has the right to archive and distribute articles through its website and other channels.

Publishing Rights

Authors of articles published in the "PPSR" grant the journal the following publishing rights:

  • The right to reproduce the article in any format, including print, electronic, and microfilm.
  • The right to distribute the article to subscribers and other authorized users.
  • The right to make the article available to the public through the journal's website and other channels.

Author Self-Archiving

Authors of articles published in the "PPSR" may self-archive their articles in their personal or institutional repositories, but they must include a link to the original article published in the journal. Authors may also post their articles on open-access websites, but they must comply with the journal's copyright policy.

Third-Party Use

Authors of articles published in the "PPSR" may grant third parties the right to reproduce, distribute, or translate their articles, but they must obtain permission from the journal in advance.

Questions

If you have any questions about the copyright and publishing rights for "Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR)," please contact the journal editor.

Introduction

The Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR) is committed to providing high-quality, peer-reviewed research to the academic community. In order to ensure the widest possible dissemination of its research, the PPSR offers a paper prints policy to authors.

Policy

Authors of accepted articles in the PPSR may request a complimentary paper print of their article. Authors must submit their request to the PPSR editorial office within six months of the publication of their article.

Limitations

The PPSR reserves the right to limit the number of paper prints that are provided to authors. The PPSR may also deny paper prints to authors who have not paid their publication fees.

Distribution

Paper prints will be sent to the corresponding author of the article. The corresponding author is responsible for distributing the paper prints to their co-authors.

Additional Information

Please note that the PPSR is not responsible for any damage or loss that occurs to paper prints during shipping. Authors are also responsible for paying any customs duties or taxes that may be imposed on their paper prints.

Contact Information

Please contact the PPSR editorial office at [editor@ppsa.org.pk] for more information about the paper prints policy.

Introduction

The Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality original research in all areas of political science. The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and rigor, and the peer review process is an essential component of this commitment.

Purpose of Peer Review

The purpose of peer review is to ensure that the articles published in PPSR are:

  • Original: The research presented in the article must be original and not previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
  • Significant: The research must make a significant contribution to the field of political science.
  • Methodologically sound: The research must be conducted using sound and appropriate methods.
  • Well-written: The article must be well-written and clearly communicate the research findings.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to PPSR undergo a rigorous peer review process. The process is as follows:

  1. Initial Screening: The Editor-in-Chief screens all submissions to ensure that they meet the journal's submission guidelines and are within the scope of the journal. Submissions that do not meet these criteria are desk rejected.

  2. Double-Blind Review: Submissions that pass the initial screening are sent to two anonymous reviewers, who are experts in the relevant field of study. Reviewers are asked to assess the manuscript based on the following criteria:

    • Originality
    • Significance
    • Methodological soundness
    • Clarity and writing style

  3. Review Decision: The Editor-in-Chief considers the reviewers' comments and makes a decision on whether to accept, reject, or request revisions to the manuscript.

  4. Revisions: If the manuscript is requested to be revised, the authors are given the opportunity to address the reviewers' concerns. The revised manuscript is then sent back to the reviewers for their feedback.

  5. Final Decision: The Editor-in-Chief considers the reviewers' feedback on the revised manuscript and makes a final decision on whether to accept or reject the manuscript.

Confidentiality

All aspects of the peer review process are confidential. Reviewers are not allowed to disclose their identity to the authors, and authors are not allowed to disclose the identities of the reviewers.

Ethical Guidelines

All reviewers are expected to follow the highest ethical standards in their reviews. Reviewers must be objective and unbiased, and they must not have any conflicts of interest with the authors or the research presented in the manuscript.

Conclusion

The peer review process is an essential part of the publication process for PPSR. The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and rigor, and the peer review process helps to ensure that the journal publishes only the highest quality research.

Waiver Eligibility for "Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR)"

The following individuals may be eligible for a waiver of the submission fee for the "Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR)":

  • Graduate students: Graduate students enrolled in a full-time program at a recognized university are eligible for a 50% waiver of the submission fee.
  • Early career scholars: Early career scholars who have completed their PhD within the past five years are eligible for a 25% waiver of the submission fee.
  • Scholars from developing countries: Scholars from developing countries are eligible for a 25% waiver of the submission fee.

To request a waiver, please submit the following documents to the journal editor:

  • A copy of your student ID or graduation certificate (for graduate students and early career scholars)
  • A copy of your passport or other documentation of your country of residence (for scholars from developing countries)

Please note that waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.

In addition to the above, the following individuals may also be eligible for a waiver of the submission fee:

  • Members of the Pakistan Political Science Association (PPSA): Members of the PPSA are eligible for a 25% waiver of the submission fee.
  • Reviewers for the PPSR: Reviewers for the PPSR are eligible for a 50% waiver of the submission fee for their next submission.

To request a waiver based on your membership in the PPSA or your service as a reviewer, please contact the journal editor.

Please note that all waivers must be requested prior to submission of the manuscript. Waivers will not be granted after the submission deadline.

Introduction

Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR) is committed to providing high-quality products and services to our customers. However, we understand that there may be circumstances where a customer may need to request a refund. This policy outlines the conditions and procedures for requesting a refund from PPSR.

2. General Refund Policy

All sales of PPSR products and services are final and non-refundable. This includes, but is not limited to, subscriptions, individual articles, and back issues.

3. Exceptions to the General Refund Policy

In certain limited circumstances, PPSR may consider a refund request. These circumstances may include:

  • Duplicate or incorrect orders: If you have been charged for an order that you did not place, or if you have received an incorrect order, please contact us immediately. We will work to rectify the situation and may issue a refund if necessary.
  • Technical problems: If you are unable to access or download a PPSR product or service due to a technical problem on our end, we will work to resolve the issue and may issue a refund if the problem cannot be resolved promptly.

4. Refund Request Procedures

To request a refund, please contact us at [editor@ppsa.org.pk] Please include the following information in your request:

  • Your name and contact information
  • The date of your purchase
  • The product or service for which you are requesting a refund
  • The reason for your refund request

5. Refund Processing

If your refund request is approved, we will process your refund within 5 business days. The refund will be issued to the original payment method used for the purchase.

6. Questions

If you have any questions about this refund policy, please contact us at [editor@ppsa.org.pk]

Introduction

The Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct in all aspects of its publication process. This document outlines the ethical principles that authors, reviewers, and editors must adhere to.

Authorship

  • Originality: Authors must ensure that their submissions are original and do not infringe on the copyright of others.
  • Accuracy: Authors must ensure that their submissions are accurate and based on sound research methodology.
  • Transparency: Authors must disclose all conflicts of interest and sources of funding.
  • Authorship Attribution: All authors who have made significant contributions to the work should be listed as authors.

Reviewing

  • Objectivity: Reviewers must evaluate submissions objectively and without bias.
  • Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of submissions.
  • Expertise: Reviewers should only review submissions in their area of expertise.
  • Timeliness: Reviewers should provide prompt and timely reviews.

Editing

  • Fairness: Editors must ensure that submissions are evaluated fairly and without bias.
  • Impartiality: Editors must remain impartial throughout the review process.
  • Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submissions.
  • Transparency: Editors must make clear the criteria for acceptance and rejection of submissions.

Additional Guidelines

  • Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a serious academic offense and will not be tolerated. Authors must ensure that their submissions are free of plagiarism.
  • Data Fabrication and Falsification: Data fabrication and falsification are also serious academic offenses and will not be tolerated. Authors must ensure that their data is accurate and reliable.
  • Multiple Submissions: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
  • Self-Citation: Authors should not excessively cite their own work.
  • Reviewer Misconduct: Reviewers who engage in misconduct, such as stealing data or submitting fake reviews, will be blacklisted from the journal.
  • Editor Misconduct: Editors who engage in misconduct, such as accepting bribes or publishing plagiarized work, will be removed from their positions.

Conclusion

The PPSR is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct in all aspects of its publication process. We ask all authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold these ethical principles to ensure the integrity of the journal.

Withdrawal Policy

Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR) is committed to providing authors with a fair and transparent withdrawal process. This policy outlines the procedures for withdrawing a manuscript from the PPSR submission and review process.

Conditions for Withdrawal

An author may request to withdraw a manuscript from the PPSR submission and review process at any time, provided that the following conditions are met:

  • The manuscript has not yet been accepted for publication.
  • The manuscript has not yet been sent to external reviewers.

Withdrawal Procedure

To withdraw a manuscript, the corresponding author must submit a written request to the PPSR editorial office. The request must include the following information:

  • The name of the corresponding author
  • The title of the manuscript
  • The date of submission
  • The reason for withdrawal

Once the PPSR editorial office has received the withdrawal request, the manuscript will be immediately removed from the submission and review process. The corresponding author will be notified of the withdrawal by email.

Consequences of Withdrawal

The withdrawal of a manuscript will not prejudice the author's ability to submit future manuscripts to PPSR.

Exceptions

In exceptional circumstances, the PPSR editorial office may grant permission for a manuscript to be withdrawn after it has been accepted for publication. However, this will only be done in cases where there are compelling reasons for withdrawal, such as the discovery of plagiarism or ethical misconduct.

Contact Information

For more information about the PPSR withdrawal policy, please contact the PPSR editorial office at:

[editor@ppsa.org.pk]

Introduction

Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of originality and ethical research. This Plagiarism Policy outlines the expectations for authors submitting manuscripts to the journal and the procedures for handling cases of suspected plagiarism.

2. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work as one's own without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Copying text verbatim from another source without using quotation marks and citing the source
  • Paraphrasing someone else's work without providing adequate attribution
  • Using someone else's ideas or data without properly citing the source
  • Self-plagiarism, which is reusing significant portions of one's own previously published work without proper citation

3. Expectations for Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to PPSR are expected to:

  • Conduct original research and provide clear and accurate citations for all sources used in their manuscript
  • Acknowledge any contributions made by others to the research or manuscript
  • Refrain from self-plagiarism

4. Procedures for Handling Suspected Plagiarism

If the Editor or reviewers suspect that a manuscript may contain plagiarism, they will follow these procedures:

  • The Editor will notify the corresponding author of the suspected plagiarism and provide them with an opportunity to respond
  • The corresponding author will be asked to provide evidence that their manuscript is original and does not contain plagiarism
  • If the corresponding author is unable to provide satisfactory evidence, the manuscript may be desk rejected or rejected after peer review

5. Sanctions for Plagiarism

If a manuscript is found to contain plagiarism, the following sanctions may be applied:

  • The manuscript may be desk rejected or rejected after peer review
  • The authors may be banned from submitting manuscripts to PPSR for a period of time
  • The authors may be publicly censured

6. Appeals

If an author disagrees with a decision regarding plagiarism, they may appeal the decision to the Editor-in-Chief. The Editor-in-Chief will review the appeal and make a final decision.

7. Conclusion

PPSR takes plagiarism seriously and is committed to maintaining the integrity of the journal. Authors are expected to adhere to the highest standards of ethical research and to avoid plagiarism.

Introduction

The Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR) is an open access journal that publishes original research in all areas of political science. The journal is committed to making its research freely available to the public, and therefore all articles published in the PPSR are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

2. Licensing Terms

The CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license allows others to share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material) the material, but only for non-commercial purposes. Attribution is required, which means that users must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.

3. Copyright

The copyright for all articles published in the PPSR remains with the authors. However, authors grant the PPSR the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display their articles in any medium or format, and to modify the articles as necessary for publication.

4. Archiving

The PPSR archives all published articles in a long-term digital repository. This ensures that the articles are permanently available to the public and that they are not lost or damaged.

5. Open Access

The PPSR is committed to open access, which means that all articles published in the journal are freely available to the public. There are no fees to access or download articles from the PPSR website.

6. Compliance with Funding Mandates

The PPSR is committed to complying with all applicable funding mandates that require open access to research. Authors are encouraged to check with their funders to determine if there are any specific open access requirements that they must meet.

Introduction

The Pakistan Political Science Review (PPSR) is committed to preserving and providing access to its scholarly content. This Archiving Policy outlines the procedures for archiving PPSR content in a secure and accessible manner.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all PPSR content, including articles, reviews, editorials, and any other material published in the journal.

3. Archiving Procedures

PPSR will archive its content in the following manner:

  • Deposit in CLOCKSS: PPSR will deposit its content in the CLOCKSS (Controlled Lock-step Deep Storage) archive. CLOCKSS is a distributed dark archive that ensures the long-term preservation of digital content.
  • Deposit in PubMed Central: PPSR will deposit its content in PubMed Central (PMC), a free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences literature. PMC is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative.
  • Deposit in JSTORE: PPSR will deposit its content in JSTORE, a digital library that provides access to scholarly journals and ebooks. JSTORE is a non-profit organization.

4. Archiving Frequency

PPSR will archive its content on a quarterly basis. New content will be archived within four weeks of publication.

5. Access to Archived Content

Archived PPSR content will be freely accessible to the public. Users can access archived content through the CLOCKSS, PubMed Central, and JSTORE websites.

6. Review

This Archiving Policy will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that it remains consistent with best practices in digital preservation.

7. Contact

For any questions about this Archiving Policy, please contact the PPSR Editor-in-Chief.