DASSRS

Journal Quality

Purpose and Scope

The Quality Management Policy of Dama Academic Scholarly & Scientific Research Society (DASSRS) is designed to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, peer-reviewed academic and scientific content across all its journals. This policy applies to all DASSRS editorial processes, authors, reviewers, editors, and publication staff.

 

Commitment to Excellence

DASSRS is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic publishing by ensuring:

  • Rigorous peer-review processes
  • Ethical editorial practices
  • Transparent communication with stakeholders
  • Continuous improvement in publishing quality
  • Global accessibility and scholarly impact

 

Editorial and Peer Review Standards

  • All manuscripts undergo double-masked peer review by qualified reviewers with subject-matter expertise.
  • Reviewers are selected based on their academic credentials, research output, and experience.
  • Editors ensure that all reviews are fair, unbiased, and timely, and that decisions are based solely on the academic merit of submissions.
  • Editorial decisions are independent of financial considerations.

 

Research Integrity and Ethics

DASSRS strictly adheres to internationally accepted publication ethics guidelines, including those established by:

  • COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
  • ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)
  • WAME (World Association of Medical Editors)

Policies on plagiarism, data fabrication, redundant publication, and conflicts of interest are clearly defined and enforced. All journals use plagiarism detection software.

 

Quality Control Measures

  • Standardised manuscript submission and review systems are used to streamline the editorial process.
  • Articles are professionally edited for language, format, and structure before publication.
  • All metadata is thoroughly checked to ensure accurate indexing and discoverability.
  • Author and reviewer feedback is regularly collected to improve editorial processes.

 

Continuous Improvement and Evaluation

  • Internal quality audits are conducted annually to assess editorial workflow efficiency and publication timelines.
  • Performance indicators, including acceptance rate, review duration, author satisfaction, and citation metrics, are closely monitored.
  • Editorial board members participate in regular training on peer review best practices and academic publishing ethics.

 

Open Access and Accessibility

  • All DASSRS journals are open access, ensuring global reach and free access to research content.
  • Articles are archived in reputable digital repositories to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility.
  • The society is committed to complying with international accessibility standards for online publications.

 

Author and Reviewer Support

  • Authors receive clear guidelines and responsive support throughout the submission and publication process.
  • Reviewers are recognised for their contributions and are provided with guidance to maintain high-quality standards.
  • A structured appeals and complaint process is in place for transparency and fairness.

 

Collaboration and Benchmarking

DASSRS journals actively collaborate with academic societies, libraries, indexing bodies, and publication platforms to benchmark and maintain the highest quality.

 

Policy Review and Updates

This Quality Management Policy is reviewed biennially or as required to reflect advancements in publishing practices, ethical standards, and technological innovation.