These Terms & Conditions outline the permitted uses of the JDSSI platform and its content. Our journal is dedicated to fostering and disseminating research in design service and social innovation, providing a platform for academics, practitioners, and policymakers. JDSSI serves as a comprehensive resource that bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, ensuring that cutting-edge research reaches those who can implement meaningful change in society.
The scope of JDSSI encompasses various aspects of design thinking, service innovation, and social impact, making it an invaluable resource for individuals and institutions committed to advancing knowledge in these fields. Our platform is designed to facilitate both individual research endeavors and collaborative projects that contribute to the broader discourse in design service and social innovation.
JDSSI content can be used for academic research, educational purposes, and professional development. This includes access to peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and methodology papers that advance understanding in the field. Users may incorporate JDSSI content into their research work, classroom materials, and professional training programs, subject to proper citation and usage guidelines.
Our journal serves as a hub for collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the fields of design service and social innovation. We facilitate connections between researchers, practitioners, and institutions worldwide, enabling cross-disciplinary projects and international partnerships. Through our platform, users can engage with fellow scholars, participate in academic discourse, and contribute to collaborative research initiatives.
JDSSI supports the development and implementation of innovative solutions to societal challenges. We encourage submissions that showcase novel approaches to design service and social innovation, including experimental methodologies, transformative frameworks, and breakthrough applications. Our platform provides a space for discussing emerging trends, documenting successful interventions, and exploring new frontiers in design-driven social change.
These core areas of focus reflect our commitment to advancing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in the field. Through careful curation and rigorous academic standards, JDSSI ensures that all content serves these fundamental purposes while maintaining the highest levels of scholarly integrity.
Access Rights and Restrictions
JDSSI respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. Authors retain copyright to their original works, while JDSSI holds the right to publish and distribute the content.
Typically, authors own the copyright to their work unless they transfer it through agreements.
Copyright safeguards against unauthorized use and supports authors’ interests in publication and licensing.
In academic publishing, authors may transfer copyright to publishers or retain certain rights depending on the journal's policy, allowing reuse under specific conditions.
Ownership of copyright also empowers authors to negotiate permissions and protect their work from plagiarism, unauthorized reproduction, or distribution.
JDSSI retains specific rights enabling publication, distribution, and archiving of submitted works. This includes the responsibility to uphold the integrity and quality of the scholarly content while ensuring wide accessibility to readers across various platforms. JDSSI also oversees compliance with relevant copyright laws and ethical standards in scholarly publishing.
Proper attribution means correctly crediting original authors for their intellectual contributions. This includes acknowledging the source of ideas, data, images, and text that are used in authors own work to respect the creator's rights and uphold academic integrity. It is a fundamental practice in research and writing that ensures transparency and fairness, allowing others to trace the origin of information and build upon it appropriately.
Proper citation is essential to maintaining academic integrity. JDSSI provides guidelines for citing published articles to ensure accurate attribution.
Users must accurately cite all sources used in their own work.
Submitting work that is not your own is strictly prohibited.
Acknowledge the contributions of other researchers and scholars.
Users of JDSSI are expected to conduct themselves responsibly and ethically. This includes respecting the rights of others and adhering to these Terms & Conditions.
Treat all users with courtesy and respect.
Uphold academic and ethical standards.
Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.
Authors submitting to JDSSI are expected to adhere to high ethical standards. This includes avoiding plagiarism, falsification of data, and other forms of misconduct.
Be truthful in reporting research findings.
Avoid bias in research design and interpretation.
JDSSI is not liable for any damages or losses arising from the use of the platform or its content. This limitation of liability is essential to protect JDSSI from undue risk.