Review process

Reviewing Principles

• Every manuscript submitted to Social Sciences Forum through the journal's online platform (https://czasopisma.uwm.edu.pl/index.php/fns) undergoes a formal evaluation by the Editorial Board. Only manuscripts meeting the formal criteria proceed to the review process.
• The Editorial Board appoints two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field and are not affiliated with the author’s institution.
• The double-blind review process is applied, ensuring anonymity for both the reviewer and the author.
• The review process is conducted through the journal's online platform, with reviewers completing a standardized review form.
• Each review must include a clear recommendation: acceptance as submitted, acceptance after revisions, or rejection.
• Manuscripts receiving two negative reviews are rejected. If one review is negative, the Editorial Board decides whether to reject the manuscript or send it to an additional independent reviewer or a member of the Scientific Council for a final decision.
• Reviewed manuscripts, along with reviewer comments and editorial feedback, are returned to the author. The revised manuscript must be resubmitted electronically to the Editorial Board.
• The Editorial Board ensures no conflict of interest exists between the reviewer and the author. Relationships of a personal, professional, or direct scientific collaboration nature are avoided. Reviewers are required to submit a written statement confirming no conflicts of interest related to competition, collaboration, or other connections with the author(s).
• The Publisher publishes a list of collaborating reviewers on the Social Sciences Forum website.
• Manuscripts and associated reviews are retained in the Editorial Board's records.

Final Provisions:

• In accordance with civil law and copyright regulations, authors are prohibited from republishing articles from Social Sciences Forum, in part or in full, in other journals or for other purposes without the Editorial Board’s consent.
• Authors submitting manuscripts to Social Sciences Forum for publication take full responsibility for the authenticity and originality of their work, adhering to current copyright laws and related rights.