Editorial Policies
Comprehensive editorial policies and ethical guidelines for VERITAS JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES
Peer Review Standards
Double-Blind Peer Review
VEJOH employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process. This ensures objective evaluation based solely on the scholarly merit of the work.
Review Timeline
Initial editorial screening: 2-3 weeks
Peer review process: 6-8 weeks
Editorial decision: 8-12 weeks from submission
Review Criteria
- • Originality and significance of contribution
- • Methodological rigor and theoretical framework
- • Clarity of presentation and argumentation
- • Relevance to journal scope and readership
- • Adherence to ethical research standards
Authorship Criteria
Authorship credit should be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research study.
Authorship Requirements
- • Substantial contribution to conception and design
- • Participation in data acquisition or analysis
- • Involvement in drafting or critical revision
- • Final approval of the version to be published
- • Agreement to be accountable for all aspects
Contributor Recognition
- • Technical assistance should be acknowledged
- • Financial support must be disclosed
- • Data providers should be credited
- • Writing assistance must be acknowledged
- • All contributors must consent to publication
Publication Ethics
Research Integrity
Originality: All submissions must be original work that has not been published elsewhere or is under consideration by another journal.
Plagiarism: Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection.
Data Integrity: Authors must ensure the accuracy and integrity of all data presented in their manuscripts.
Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could potentially bias their work or be perceived as doing so.
Financial Interests: Funding sources, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, or other financial interests must be declared.
Personal Relationships: Close personal relationships with individuals who might be affected by the research should be disclosed.
Ethical Approval
Research involving human subjects must have appropriate ethical approval from relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees.
Informed Consent: Evidence of informed consent must be provided for studies involving human participants.
Animal Research: Studies involving animals must comply with institutional and international guidelines for animal care and use.
Open Access Policy
VEJOH is committed to open access publishing to ensure the widest possible dissemination of scholarly research. All articles are freely available to readers worldwide with enhanced discoverability through CrossRef DOI assignment.
No Publication Fees
VEJOH does not charge authors any article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees, making quality publishing accessible to all scholars.
Copyright Policy
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting VEJOH non-exclusive rights to publish and distribute the article.
Editorial Misconduct
Handling Misconduct
VEJOH takes allegations of research misconduct seriously and follows established procedures for investigating and addressing such concerns.
Retraction Policy
Articles may be retracted if they contain significant errors, evidence of misconduct, or violate publication ethics standards.
Appeals Process
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing additional evidence or clarification to the editorial board.
Publication and Indexing
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
All accepted articles are assigned a unique DOI by CrossRef, ensuring permanent identification and enhanced discoverability across academic databases and search engines.
Academic Indexing
CrossRef DOI assignment helps articles rank well across educational sites and academic databases, increasing visibility and citation potential for published research.
Online Submission Process
All manuscripts must be submitted through our secure online submission portal, ensuring efficient processing and tracking throughout the review process.
Editorial Contact
For editorial inquiries, please contact:vejoh@veritas.edu.ng
Editor-in-Chief: Professor Gabriel Bassey Egbe
egbeg@veritas.edu.ng
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