About the Journal

ISSN - 3079-1146

Publication Policy

The Journal of Arts, Sociology and Humanities (JASH) ISSN: 3079-1146

Manuscripts and other scholarly communications submitted to The Journal of Arts, Sociology and Humanities (JASH) are accepted on the explicit understanding that they have not been published previously, nor are they under consideration for publication elsewhere, in whole or in part.

Manuscript Preparation and Submission

• Manuscripts must be written only in the English and Urdu language and submitted in Microsoft Word format. The text should be typed on A-4 size paper, using 5 line spacing, with 2.54 cm margins on all sides. Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts are carefully checked for grammatical, typographical, and factual errors prior to submission.                                       
• JASH follows the APA 7th edition style for citations and references. All submitted manuscripts are subjected to a Similarity Index check using appropriate plagiarism-detection software against published literature and internet.
• Manuscripts showing a Similarity Index exceeding 19% may be rejected without further review.
• Similarity Index exceeding 19% may be rejected without further review.

Copyright and Open License

The copyright of manuscripts accepted for publication is retained by The Journal of Arts, Sociology and Humanities (JASH). However, authors and readers are granted an open-access license under Creative Commons, allowing immediate and free access to the published work. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to full texts, crawl articles for indexing, or use them for any other lawful purpose, provided proper citation is ensured.

All contributions are subject to editorial revision. The decision of the Editor and Editorial Board regarding acceptance or rejection of a manuscript shall be final and not subject to appeal.

Peer-Review Process

Upon successful submission, an automated manuscript identification number is generated and communicated to the corresponding author. JASH follows a double- blind peer-review policy, ensuring anonymity of both authors and reviewers.

The journal management endeavors to complete the review process in a timely manner. Reviewers are requested to submit their evaluations promptly; however, delays beyond the control of the journal management may occur. Under normal circumstances, if submission, review, and revision processes proceed smoothly, a final decision (acceptance or rejection) is typically reached within 15–20 weeks.

Proofs and Final Corrections

Following acceptance, manuscripts are typeset and proofs are sent to authors via email for final checking. Authors must return corrected proofs within the stipulated

Timeframe. Only minor corrections are permitted at this stage. No changes to the authorship list are allowed after acceptance.

Open Access Policy

The Journal of Arts, Sociology and Humanities (JASH) is a peer-reviewed, open- access journal. All published articles are freely and permanently accessible to readers worldwide immediately upon publication.

Reuse of published content is permitted under the Creative Commons Attribution- Non-Commercial License, allowing non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is appropriately cited.

Publication Ethics

JASH considers publication ethics a core value and strictly adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards, including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. The double-blind peer-review process is employed to ensure the integrity, originality, and scholarly value of submitted work.

Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors must confirm that:

• The manuscript is original work of the author(s)
• The work has not been published or submitted
• Simultaneous submission to more than one journal is unethical
• A signed certificate accompanies the manuscript stating that:

“The manuscript (title) is based on original research and the data presented have neither been published in whole or in part nor are under consideration for publication elsewhere. All authors have read and approved the manuscript and agree to the order of authorship.”

• Any conflict of interest is clearly disclosed
• All sources of data and references are properly acknowledged
• Any errors identified after submission are promptly communicated to the Editor

Reviewers’ Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to assess manuscripts objectively for scholarly merit, originality, critical depth, and ethical integrity. Reviewers must ensure that:

• Reviews are conducted fairly and without discrimination
• Any conflict of interest is disclosed to the Editor
• Manuscript contents remain confidential
• Any ethical concerns or grounds for rejection are communicated to the Editor

Editors’ Responsibilities

Editors must ensure that:

• Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit
• Confidentiality of manuscripts is maintained 
•  are disclosed and managed transparently
• Publication decisions are based on reviewer reports, editorial policies, and legal considerations related to plagiarism, libel, and copyright infringement

Editors’ Responsibilities

Editors must ensure that:

• Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit
• Confidentiality of manuscripts is maintained 
•  are disclosed and managed transparently
• Publication decisions are based on reviewer reports, editorial policies, and legal considerations related to plagiarism, libel, and copyright infringement

Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

JASH does not accept plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, redundant publication, citation manipulation, or other forms of research misconduct. Submitted manuscripts may be checked using plagiarism-detection software. Where research misconduct is suspected, the matter will be investigated and appropriate action will be taken in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Authorship and Contributor ship

, the article may be retracted. Corrections and retractions will be clearly identified and linked to the original article. Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the research and preparation of the manuscript. All listed authors should approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission. Any change in authorship after submission should be properly justified and approved by all concerned authors.

Condition Advisory Board Members submit manuscripts to JASH.

Advisory Board Members may submit manuscripts to JASH. Their manuscripts will undergo the same independent double-blind peer-review process as all other submissions. Advisory Board Members shall not participate in the review or editorial decision-making process concerning their own manuscripts

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose any financial, personal, professional, or other interests that may influence the research, review, or editorial decision. Appropriate measures will be taken to manage disclosed conflicts of interest.

Ethical Oversight

Research involving human participants, personal data, or other ethically sensitive subjects should comply with relevant ethical standards. Where applicable, authors should provide information regarding ethical approval and informed consent.

Condition Advisory Board Members may submit manuscripts to JASH.

Advisory Board Members may submit manuscripts to JASH. Their manuscripts will undergo the same independent double-blind peer-review process as all other submissions. Advisory Board Members shall not participate in the review or editorial decision-making process concerning their own manuscripts

Data Sharing and Research Transparency

Authors are encouraged to make research data, materials, and methods available where ethically and legally appropriate to support transparency and reproducibility. Any restrictions on data availability should be clearly stated.

Corrections and Retractions

JASH provides a mechanism for authors and other concerned parties to submit complaints or appeal an editorial decision. Complaints and appeals should include clear reasons and relevant information and will be considered fairly and confidentially by the Editor and Editorial Board.

Corrections and Retractions

JASH will publish corrections when errors are identified in published articles. Where a published article contains serious errors, plagiarism, research misconduct, or findings that are considered unreliable

Post-Publication Concerns

JASH welcomes legitimate concerns regarding published articles. Such concerns will be considered by the Editor and Editorial Board, and appropriate action may be taken, including correction, expression of concern, or retraction.

Intellectual Property and Copyright

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts do not infringe copyright or other intellectual property rights. JASH's copyright and licensing conditions are clearly stated on the journal website and in published articles.

Generative AI and Automated Tools

Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscripts. The use of generative AI or other automated tools in preparing a manuscript should be disclosed where applicable. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Reviewers and editors should maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and should not use generative AI to prepare peer-review reports.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

From July 2025 following charges will be applied for open access publication to meet the publication expenditures.

From Pakistan:

• PKR 20,000 for manuscripts up to eight printed pages From Abroad:
• USD 300 for manuscripts up to eight printed pages

Article Processing Charges are applicable only after acceptance of the manuscript. For the members of the Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum, 20% concession in publication fee will be granted if the annual membership has been renewed regularly.

This publication policy is approved by the executive council of Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum in consultation with editorial board of the JASH.

 

Prof. Dr. Abdul Wakeel

Chairman Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum