Statement

Privacy Statement
The International Academic Journal of Social Sciences (IAJSS) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. All personal data collected by the journal—such as names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details—will be used exclusively for the purpose of managing submissions, communication, peer review, and publication processes. This information will not be shared with third parties without the explicit consent of the individual, unless disclosure is required by legal obligation. All manuscript submissions and related correspondence are handled in strict confidence. Access is limited to authorized editorial staff and reviewers directly involved in the editorial workflow. IAJSS employs secure digital systems to protect data and communications from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. Authors and reviewers are encouraged to adopt standard security practices when submitting or reviewing materials. The journal may collect anonymized data for internal analytics, system optimization, and website functionality improvements. No personally identifiable information will be made public or shared. By submitting a manuscript or participating in the peer-review process, users acknowledge and consent to the terms of this privacy statement. IAJSS reserves the right to update this policy as needed and encourages stakeholders to review it periodically.

Ethical Statement
The International Academic Journal of Social Sciences (IAJSS) upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and is dedicated to ensuring integrity, fairness, and accountability throughout the editorial and peer-review processes. Authors submitting to IAJSS must guarantee that their manuscripts are original, accurately cited, and free of plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification. All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and must approve the final version of the manuscript. The journal follows a strict double-blind peer-review process to ensure impartial and scholarly evaluation. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive feedback, maintain confidentiality, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based solely on academic merit, relevance, and ethical standards. Editorial board members must avoid any personal or financial interests that could influence their judgment. IAJSS is committed to fostering a transparent and respectful scholarly environment, and it encourages all participants in the publication process to uphold these ethical responsibilities. Allegations of misconduct will be addressed seriously and investigated in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.