The Ibero-American Journal of Social Sciences and Sustainability (IAJSSS) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in publishing. All participants in the publication process are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:

For Authors:

Originality: Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cite all sources. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

Authorship: All contributors should be listed as authors, with their contributions clearly outlined. Any changes to authorship must be agreed upon by all authors.

Data and Transparency: Authors should be ready to provide raw data for editorial review and be transparent about their methodologies.

Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts that might influence their work.

For Reviewers:

Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and not share information with others.

Objectivity: Reviews should be objective, providing constructive feedback to improve the manuscript.

Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify uncited relevant work and report similarities to the editor.

Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers should recuse themselves if conflicts of interest exist.

For Editors:

Fairness: Editors should evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without bias.

Confidentiality: Editors must ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

Publication Decisions: Decisions should be based on the work's academic merit and the journal’s policies.

Corrections: Editors should correct or retract work when necessary and address ethical breaches promptly.

By adhering to these guidelines, IAJSSS ensures the integrity and quality of its publications.