Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy
At Noor Al-Ilm for Publishing, and Distribution we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical publishing practices. As part of our commitment to transparency, integrity, and accountability, we adopt and adhere to the principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity. These policies are designed to ensure the credibility, quality, and integrity of the content we publish.

1. Editorial Decision-Making:
Neutrality and Equality: We make editorial decisions based exclusively on the merit and relevance of the submitted content, without any prejudice towards the authors, their affiliations, their origin, or any other external factors.
Peer Review Process: All manuscripts undertake a rigorous peer-review process by experts in the field, certifying the quality and validity of the research or content.
Transparency: We maintain transparency in our decision-making process by clearly documenting the peer review and editorial handling process, providing authors with constructive feedback, and ensuring confidentiality throughout.

2. Ethical Responsibilities:
Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern: We take prompt action in cases of errors, misleading information, or ethical concerns. According to "Noor Al Ilm for Publishing and Distribution" publishing policy in the event of corrections reported by the authors, we arise with appropriate effectiveness with a note, correcting the paper and specifying what has been modified. In cases where it is discovered that an author has committed plagiarism or has violated ethical norms, a retracted of his paper is carried out. In this case a note appears on the page where the article was previously published.
Editorial Independence: Our editorial decisions are driven by the intellectual and scientific content of the submissions, free from any unjustified influence from the publisher, sponsors, or other external parties.
Intellectual Property: We respect intellectual property rights and require authors to obtain necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted materials, while providing appropriate citations and acknowledgments.

3. Editorial Board and Reviewer Policies:
Competence and Expertise: We ensure that the editorial board members and reviewers possess the necessary expertise, experience, and qualifications to provide fair, impartial, and constructive assessments of the submissions.
Confidentiality and Anonymity: We maintain confidentiality regarding the content of the submissions, the identities of the authors, reviewers, and editorial board members, and any other confidential information obtained during the review process.
Conclusion: By aligning our editorial policies with COPE principles and the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity we strive to maintain the highest ethical standards in our publishing practices. We believe that these policies contribute to the integrity, honesty, and long-term sustainability of our publications, confirming that the research and content we publish make a positive impact on the scholarly community.

Consent for Publication
Publication of any personal information about a patient will require the consent of the patient or full permission for the publication.
The patients should give their consent for images or other clinical information relating to their case to be reported in a medical publication.


Authorship
All the mentioned authors should work seriously in research paper to be responsible for the results. The authorship should be shared in proportion with different supporting. Authors should accept the responsibility and validity of the task which includes the authorship validity or compilation, only for the task which they have done practically or they have helped. Authors should typically list the name of the student as the main coauthor in the paper with multiple authors which has adapted from the student's thesis or dissertation. The responsible author who submits the paper to Al-Biruni Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences should send one sheet or one version of the article to all shared coauthors to satisfy them by paper submission and publishing.


Duplicate Publication
Duplicate publication refers to publishing the same intellectual material more than once, by the author. Authors should not submit the same manuscript, in the same or different languages, simultaneously to more than one journal. In this journal republication is not permitted at all.

Confidentiality
Editors and their editorial boards are not allowed to reveal relevant information of the article to anyone but reviewers and authors. Official and formal procedures should be determined to preserve the confidentiality of assessment process. Editors are expected to make sure the confidentiality of the Double-Blind peer review process and lack of information revelation which may reveal the authors' identity to reviewers and vice versa. Reviewers' anonymity can be breached only when reviewers permit editors to reveal their identity. Editors should make sure that their editorial boards are compatible and coordinated with them. Some parts of a submitted article which has not been published, are not allowed to be used in a personal research of an editor without the author's written permission. Confidential ideas or information which has been got by article assessment should be preserved privately not to be used toward private benefits.

 Appeals and Complaints Policy
Noor Al Ilm for Publishing and Distribution recognizes the right of authors to appeal editorial decisions when they believe that a decision has resulted from a significant procedural error, misunderstanding of the manuscript, or other substantive grounds that warrant reconsideration.
Grounds for Appeal
Authors may appeal an editorial decision when they can provide specific and substantive reasons for reconsideration. Appeals may include, but are not limited to:

• A significant misunderstanding of the manuscript's content or methodology.
• A substantive error in the evaluation of the manuscript.
• Evidence of an important procedural irregularity in the editorial or peer-review process.
• Evidence that relevant information was overlooked during the evaluation.

An appeal should not be based solely on disagreement with the editorial decision or dissatisfaction with the reviewers' opinions.
How to Submit an Appeal
Authors wishing to appeal an editorial decision should submit a written appeal to the journal's editorial office using the official journal contact email.
The appeal should include:

1. The manuscript title and manuscript identification number, if applicable.
2. The original editorial decision.
3. A clear explanation of the grounds for the appeal.
4. A detailed response to the specific issues or comments that the author believes warrant reconsideration.
5. Any relevant supporting information or documentation.

Review of Appeals
Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or an appropriate senior editor who was not solely responsible for the original decision, where practicable.
The editorial team may seek an additional independent editorial or peer-review assessment when necessary to determine whether the appeal has sufficient grounds for reconsideration.
An appeal does not guarantee that the original editorial decision will be changed.
Appeal Decisions
Following consideration of the appeal, the journal may:

• Uphold the original decision.
• Request further clarification or information from the author.
• Refer the manuscript for additional editorial or peer review.
• Reconsider and modify the original decision where sufficient grounds exist.

The decision following an appeal will normally be considered final, subject to the journal's applicable publication ethics procedures.
Complaints
Authors may also submit complaints concerning editorial procedures, peer review, publication ethics, or other aspects of the publication process. Complaints should be submitted in writing to the editorial office with sufficient details to allow the matter to be investigated fairly and appropriately.
Noor Al Ilm for Publishing and Distribution is committed to handling appeals and complaints objectively, transparently, and in accordance with established publication-ethics principles.


* Authors should normally submit an appeal within 30 days of receiving the editorial decision.
* Appeals normally apply to final editorial decisions, including decisions to reject a manuscript.
* Where practicable, an appeal will be reviewed by an editor who was not involved in making the original decision.


Statement Commitment to RRA
DORA Endorsement & Responsible Research Assessment
Al-Biruni Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (ISSN 3104-8900) is a proud signatory of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). It fully endorses the principles of Responsible Research Assessment (RRA).
We recognize that research should be evaluated on its own merits. Our commitment emphasizes:

• Assessing research on the quality, originality, and rigor of its content.
• Valuing a diversity of research outputs (including articles, datasets, software, methods, and open educational resources).
• Recognizing and rewarding open science practices, collaboration, and societal impact.
• Promoting equity, inclusion, and transparency in research assessment.

Our evaluation processes and editorial policies are aligned with DORA’s recommendations to ensure that researchers are assessed fairly and responsibly.
For more information, please see our public endorsement on the DORA website:



Last updated: 8 August 2026