Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Canadian Social Science is an international, open-access journal that promotes knowledge advancement and intellectual exchange across the full spectrum of the humanities and social sciences. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, scholars, and practitioners worldwide, representing diverse perspectives and approaches.

Published in both English and French, Canadian Social Science offers a bilingual platform for researchers to share their findings and engage in scholarly discussions. The journal's editorial office is located in Quebec, Canada, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of the region.

Founded in 2005, Canadian Social Science has established itself as a reputable publication in the field, providing a valuable resource for scholars and researchers globally. With a commitment to open access, the journal ensures that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide, facilitating the dissemination of knowledge and promoting global collaboration.

The journal covers a wide range of disciplines within the humanities and social sciences, including but not limited to:

  • Anthropology

  • Sociology

  • Psychology

  • Political Science

  • Economics

  • Education

  • Communication Studies

  • Cultural Studies

  • History

  • Geography

  • Philosophy

  • Linguistics

  • Literature

  • Law and Legal Studies

  • Gender and Women's Studies

  • Ethnic Studies

  • Art

  • And other related fields

Canadian Social Science encourages the submission of original research articles, literature reviews, theoretical papers, methodological papers, and book reviews that address critical issues and challenges within the humanities and social sciences. The journal values interdisciplinary approaches and encourages the integration of diverse perspectives to foster comprehensive and insightful research.

The rigorous peer-review process employed by Canadian Social Science ensures the publication of scholarly and well-founded research. The journal strives to maintain high editorial standards and to provide a platform for rigorous academic discourse.

We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners from all countries to contribute to Canadian Social Science, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and promoting interdisciplinary dialogue within the humanities and social sciences.

Please note that the journal's aims and scope may be subject to periodic updates and revisions. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the journal's website or guidelines.

 

Section Policies

Contents

Unchecked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Unchecked Peer Reviewed

Articles

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Disscussion

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

French Article

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed
 

Peer Review Process

Canadian Social Science adheres to a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality scholarly work. Our review policy is designed to uphold academic integrity, promote fair evaluation, and provide constructive feedback to authors.

1. Double-Blind Peer Review Process

The identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to maintain impartiality throughout the review process.

  • Authors' identities are removed from the manuscript before it is sent to reviewers.
  • Reviewers are instructed not to seek information about the authors.

2. Manuscript Evaluation Criteria

Manuscripts are evaluated based on the following aspects:

  • Originality and Contribution: The work’s novelty and its contribution to the field of social sciences.
  • Relevance: Alignment with the journal’s scope and objectives.
  • Methodological Rigor: Appropriateness and robustness of the research methods and analysis.
  • Clarity and Organization: Quality of writing, logical flow, and presentation of findings.
  • Ethical Compliance: Adherence to ethical standards in research practices.

3. Review Process Steps

  1. Initial Screening:
    All submissions undergo an initial review by the editorial team to ensure compliance with the journal’s submission guidelines, focus, and scope. Manuscripts that fail to meet basic requirements may be desk-rejected without external review.

  2. Assignment to Reviewers:
    Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to at least two qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.

  3. Reviewer Recommendations:
    Reviewers submit detailed reports, including recommendations to:

    • Accept without revisions.
    • Accept with minor revisions.
    • Major revisions required.
    • Reject.

  4. Editorial Decision:
    Based on reviewer feedback, the editorial team makes the final decision and communicates it to the authors. Authors may be required to revise and resubmit their manuscript.

4. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

  • Confidentiality: All submitted manuscripts and reviewer reports are treated as confidential. No information about a manuscript is disclosed to anyone outside the editorial and review team.
  • Conflict of Interest: Reviewers and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Reviewers who identify a conflict must decline the review.

5. Timeframe

Canadian Social Science aims to provide timely feedback to authors:

  • Initial editorial screening: Within 2 weeks of submission.
  • Peer review: Typically completed within 4-6 weeks.
  • Final decision: Communicated within 8 weeks of submission.

6. Appeals

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions. Appeals must be submitted in writing, explaining the grounds for reconsideration. The editorial board will review appeals, and the decision made after the appeal process is final.

7. Ethical Responsibilities

Canadian Social Science adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all participants in the review process to uphold the highest ethical standards.

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We appreciate the contributions of our reviewers, authors, and editors to maintaining the academic excellence of Canadian Social Science.

 

Publication Frequency

 

Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy

Canadian Social Science is an open-access journal, committed to making scholarly research freely available to the global academic community and the public. We believe that open access promotes the dissemination of knowledge, fosters collaboration, and enhances the visibility and impact of scholarly work.

1. Definition of Open Access

Under the open-access model, all articles published in Canadian Social Science are:

  • Freely Accessible: Articles are available immediately upon publication without subscription fees or paywalls.
  • Licensed for Use: Published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided proper attribution is given to the original work.

2. Benefits of Open Access

  • For Authors: Increased visibility and citation potential for their research.
  • For Readers: Unrestricted access to the latest developments in the fields of humanities and social sciences.
  • For Society: Broader dissemination of knowledge to inform policies, education, and practices.

3. Author Rights

By publishing in Canadian Social Science, authors agree to grant the journal the right to distribute their articles under the CC BY 4.0 license.

4. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To support open access, Canadian Social Science may charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs associated with peer review, editing, production, and hosting. Information about APCs is available on our website. Waivers or discounts may be granted on a case-by-case basis for authors with financial constraints.

5. Archiving and Preservation

Canadian Social Science ensures the long-term availability of its published articles through:

  • Digital archiving with trusted repositories.
  • Compliance with international standards for data preservation and metadata.

6. Indexing and Accessibility

All articles published in Canadian Social Science are indexed in major academic databases and repositories to enhance discoverability and accessibility.

7. Compliance with Funders’ Open Access Policies

The journal complies with the open-access mandates of funding organizations. Authors are encouraged to check funder requirements and ensure compliance when submitting their work.

8. Supporting the Open Access Movement

Canadian Social Science is dedicated to advancing the principles of open access and supporting initiatives that improve access to scholarly research worldwide.

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Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

 

Indexed/Included/Archived

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Journals of CSCanada are indexed or included and archived by databases from the following famous companies or organizations:

The journal archived in Library and Archives Canada (http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/index-e.html )

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The journal indexed in Journal TOCs (http://www.journaltocs.ac.uk/ )

 

ISSN Register Information

All CSCanada journals have two ISSNs (in electronic and in print).

You can visit issn.org to check any of our ISSNs.

All CSCanada ISSNs are legally registered with issn.org.

 

Anyone can find the following information relating to CSCanada and its publications in http://amicus.collectionscanada.gc.ca/electroniccollection-bin/Main/AdvSearch?coll=11&l=0&v=1

1. You can search CSCanada as the keyword to find our publications.

2. You can search any of our journals’ ISSN or E-ISSN as key word.

3. You can also search Canadian Research & Development Centerof Sciences, and Cultures and Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture as key word.

If you have any difficulty in searching our journals or our organizations from the above website we provide, we suggest you directly visit the following related website to find the information you need.

 

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CSCanada Register Information

Anyone can get our register information in Quebec government’s website http://www.registreentreprises.gouv.qc.ca/en/consulter/rechercher/instructions_recherche.aspx
You can search the following items in the website by clicking“Find an enterprise” on the right of the above website.
1) CSCanada
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3) Canadian Research & Development Center of Sciences and Cultures
If you have difficulty in finding our information, please send us an email office@cscanada.net; office@cscanada.org

 

License

Canadian Social Science publishes all its articles under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license allows unrestricted use, sharing, adaptation, distribution, and reproduction in any medium or format, provided that proper credit is given to the original author(s) and the source.

Key Terms of the CC BY 4.0 License

  1. Attribution

    • Users must provide appropriate credit, including the author(s)' name, the title of the work, a link to the license, and an indication of any changes made to the original work.
    • Attribution should not imply endorsement by the author(s) or the journal unless explicitly agreed.

  2. Permitted Uses

    • This license allows for both commercial and non-commercial use of the content.
    • Users may adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material, as long as attribution is provided as specified above.

  3. No Additional Restrictions

    • The CC BY 4.0 license ensures that users are not restricted by terms or conditions beyond those outlined in the license.

Rights Retained by Authors

Authors publishing with Canadian Social Science retain copyright of their work. By submitting and publishing with the journal, authors agree to grant the journal the right to distribute their work under the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license.

Disclaimer

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the content published in Canadian Social Science, the journal and its publisher make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or reliability of the articles. The use of any published content is at the user’s own risk.

More Information

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Plagiarism Policy

Introduction:

Plagiarism is a serious offense in the academic community and undermines the integrity of scholarly publications.

Canadian Social Science (CSS) is committed to maintaining high ethical standards and expects authors to adhere to the principles of academic honesty and integrity.

Definition of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism involves the presentation of someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property as one's own without giving appropriate credit. This includes, but is not limited to, verbatim copying, paraphrasing, or summarizing without proper citation.

Detection of Plagiarism:

CSS employs advanced plagiarism detection tools to screen all submitted manuscripts. Authors are also encouraged to ensure the originality of their work before submission.

Types of Plagiarism:

  1. Verbatim Plagiarism: Directly copying and pasting text from another source without proper citation.
  2. Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Rewriting someone else's work without proper attribution.
  3. Self-Plagiarism: Reproducing one's own previously published work without proper acknowledgment.
  4. Mosaic Plagiarism: Combining elements from various sources without proper citation.

Consequences of Plagiarism:

If plagiarism is identified in a submitted manuscript, the following actions may be taken:

  • The manuscript may be rejected.
  • The author will be notified, and their institution may be informed.
  • The details of the plagiarism may be shared with other publishers and relevant authorities.
  • The author may be banned from submitting to CSS in the future.

How to Avoid Plagiarism:

Authors should follow these guidelines to prevent plagiarism:

  1. Always provide proper citation for any text, ideas, or data borrowed from other sources.
  2. Use quotation marks for verbatim text and provide the source.
  3. Clearly distinguish between your original work and the work of others.
  4. Obtain permission for the use of copyrighted material.

Appeals:

Authors have the right to appeal a plagiarism decision. Appeals should be submitted in writing, providing detailed information and evidence refuting the plagiarism claim.

Conclusion:

CSS takes plagiarism seriously and is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with this policy to ensure a commitment to ethical research and writing practices.