Publication Ethics
Southern Cross Academic Press adheres to the rigorous ethical benchmarks defined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We are committed to fostering integrity and transparency within the EPH–International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. To ensure total impartiality, all submissions undergo a double-blind peer review by qualified experts, supported by professional technical editing to uphold global standards of accuracy.
Integrity & Misconduct Protocols
Academic misconduct—including plagiarism, data fabrication, and redundant publication—is treated with maximum gravity. Our investigative process follows a structured path to ensure fairness:
Investigation
Upon receiving an allegation, an internal evidentiary review is conducted. The corresponding author is formally contacted for clarification and supporting evidence.
Enforcement
Unjustified allegations result in immediate rejection or formal retraction. Cases involving a lack of response are escalated to the host institution.
Authorship Governance
Modifications to authorship records require absolute transparency and universal agreement:
- 1.Submission of a formal justification for any addition or removal of names.
- 2. A formal agreement signed by all original and prospective authors is mandatory.
- 3.In event of disputes, publication is suspended until a consensus or institutional resolution is achieved.
