Editorial Policy Scope and Editorial Standards Palimpsest: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality, and interdisciplinary research across a wide range of fields, including literature and cultural studies, media and communication studies, the social sciences, commerce and education, science and technology, psychology, and other emerging interdisciplinary domains. The journal is published annually and may include thematic or special issues that reflect current developments in research. Submissions to the journal must be original and should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Editorial decisions are based exclusively on scholarly merit, originality, methodological rigour, and relevance to the journal’s scope. The journal operates in accordance with internationally recognised ethical standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics, ensuring integrity and transparency in all aspects of the publication process. Ethics and Permissions All submissions must adhere strictly to established ethical requirements. Authors are required to provide formal consent for submission, confirming that all listed authors have approved the manuscript and agreed to its submission in the prescribed format provided by the journal. In cases where research involves human participants, authors must clearly indicate that appropriate ethical approval has been obtained from a recognised institutional or regulatory body, where applicable. Furthermore, all authors are required to disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest, as well as all sources of research funding. Failure to comply with these ethical requirements may result in the rejection or withdrawal of the manuscript at any stage of the editorial process. Peer Review Policy All manuscripts submitted to Palimpsest undergo a rigorous blind peer review process designed to ensure academic quality and objectivity. Each submission is initially screened by the editorial team and, if deemed suitable, is evaluated by independent expert reviewers. The identities of both authors and reviewers are...
Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy
Palimpsest is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusivity in all aspects of academic publishing. The journal actively promotes gender balance and inclusive representation within its editorial team, advisory board, and reviewer pool, recognising that diverse perspectives strengthen scholarly dialogue and research integrity.
The journal requires authors to employ inclusive and non-discriminatory language in their submissions. Manuscripts should avoid expressions that marginalise, stereotype, or discriminate against individuals or groups based on gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or other identities. Authors are expected to ensure that their writing does not reinforce biased assumptions or perpetuate unjust distinctions between or within social groups. Language should be respectful, precise, and sensitive to the diversity of human experience.
In addition, Palimpsest encourages responsible and critical engagement with gender and sex as analytical categories in research. Where relevant, authors should clearly indicate whether and how gender or sex has been considered in the design, methodology, analysis, and interpretation of their study. Research should avoid presenting the male gender as a universal norm or naturalising socially constructed inequalities. Instead, scholars are encouraged to adopt approaches that acknowledge diversity and enable the identification of differences, intersections, and complexities across gendered experiences.
Through these commitments, Palimpsest seeks to contribute to a more inclusive, equitable, and critically engaged academic environment.
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
Palimpsest is firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly originality. All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subject to rigorous screening using recognised plagiarism detection tools to ensure the authenticity and originality of the work.
Authors are required to submit entirely original manuscripts and to provide accurate and complete acknowledgement of all sources, whether published or unpublished. Any use of quotations, paraphrased material, data, images, or other intellectual content must be properly cited in accordance with established academic conventions. Failure to do so constitutes a serious breach of ethical standards.
The journal adopts a zero-tolerance approach to academic misconduct. Any instance of plagiarism, including but not limited to direct copying, improper paraphrasing, duplicate publication, or unacknowledged use of sources, will result in the immediate rejection of the manuscript. Where such misconduct is identified after publication, the journal reserves the right to retract the article and issue formal notices to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
In line with evolving academic practices, authors remain fully accountable for the content of their submissions, including any material generated or assisted by digital or automated tools. The use of such tools must not compromise the originality, intellectual rigour, or ethical integrity of the work.
Through these measures, Palimpsest seeks to ensure the credibility, transparency, and scholarly value of all published research.
Privacy Statement
Palimpsest is committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of personal data entrusted to the journal by authors, reviewers, and users. All personal information, including names, institutional affiliations, and contact details, is collected and processed solely for purposes directly related to manuscript submission, peer review, editorial management, and the publication of scholarly work.
The journal ensures that personal data is handled in accordance with established standards of data protection and confidentiality. Such information will not be disclosed, shared, or transferred to third parties except where necessary for the editorial and publication process or where required by applicable legal or regulatory obligations. In particular, the names and email addresses entered in the journal system will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
All manuscripts, reviewer reports, and editorial communications are treated as strictly confidential. Access to submitted materials is restricted to members of the editorial team and designated reviewers involved in the evaluation process. The journal maintains appropriate administrative and technical safeguards to prevent unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or loss of data.
By submitting a manuscript to Palimpsest, authors acknowledge and consent to the collection, processing, and use of their personal data in accordance with this policy.