Purpose and Scope:
The curation policy of Forefront in Sociology and Political Sciences ensures that all contributions to the repository meet high standards of academic quality, originality, and relevance. This policy aims to maintain the integrity and accessibility of research outputs in the fields of sociology, political science, and related interdisciplinary studies.
Submission Guidelines:
1. Relevance:
• Submissions must align with the repository’s focus areas, including social inequality, political representation, governance, and structural reforms.
• Interdisciplinary works that explore connections between sociology and political science are strongly encouraged.
2. Quality Assurance:
• Contributions must be peer-reviewed, preprints with accompanying methodological rigor, or gray literature of significant scholarly value (e.g., reports from recognized organizations).
3. Accessibility:
• Authors are encouraged to submit open-access works wherever possible to enhance knowledge dissemination.
Curation Process:
1. Initial Screening:
• Submissions are checked for completeness, relevance, and proper formatting.
2. Content Review:
• Curators evaluate the thematic and methodological soundness of submissions.
3. Feedback and Revision:
• Authors may be requested to revise submissions if they do not meet repository standards.
Ethical Considerations:
• Submissions must comply with ethical research practices, including appropriate citations and avoidance of plagiarism.
• Sensitive topics should be addressed with respect for cultural and social nuances.
Updates and Retractions:
• Contributors are responsible for updating their submissions if errors are identified post-publication.
• Content found to violate repository policies may be retracted with explanation.