Publisher

PUBLISHER INFORMATION

(Aligned with International Publishing Governance Standards, OASPA Principles, and Global Open-Access Protocols)

The Insights–Journal of Life and Social Sciences (IJLSS) is published by Health and Research Insights, an independent research, publishing, and academic development organization headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. The publisher is committed to promoting ethical research practices, advancing multidisciplinary scholarship, and supporting open-access dissemination in alignment with global standards of scholarly communication.

 

  1. About the Publisher: Health and Research Insights

Established in 2023, Health and Research Insights is a research-driven, SECP-registered organization dedicated to:

  • Scientific publishing
  • Research training
  • Academic writing support
  • Professional competency development
  • Journal development and indexing assistance
  • Public health and social research initiatives

Its mission is to create accessible, high-quality academic platforms that support global knowledge exchange and scientific advancement.

 

  1. Publisher Mission and Vision

2.1 Mission

To promote responsible, ethical, and high-quality academic research by providing open-access, peer-reviewed platforms that enable scholars to contribute to global scientific and social discourse.

2.2 Vision

To become a leading research and publishing institution in Asia, recognized globally for innovation, ethical publishing, and academic contribution across life and social science disciplines.

 

  1. Publisher Responsibilities

Health and Research Insights ensures:

3.1 Editorial Independence

The publisher guarantees that:

  • Editorial decisions remain independent
  • Editors are free from commercial influence
  • Manuscripts are judged solely on academic merit

3.2 Ethical Oversight

Publisher ensures strict adherence to:

  • COPE guidelines
  • ICMJE recommendations
  • WAME editorial ethics
  • International standards for peer review and publication

3.3 Research Integrity

The publisher upholds:

  • Transparency
  • Accuracy
  • Data integrity
  • Intellectual honesty

Any allegations of misconduct are handled promptly and in accordance with COPE flowcharts.

3.4 Quality Assurance

The publisher maintains:

  • Standardized editorial workflows
  • Technically robust manuscript processing
  • High-quality formatting and digital presentation
  • Long-term digital archiving

 

  1. Publisher Infrastructure and Technical Systems

Health and Research Insights manages:

4.1 Digital Publishing Systems

  • Professional manuscript management
  • Secure submission platform
  • XML, PDF, and HTML article production
  • DOI assignment through appropriate channels
  • Digital preservation systems

4.2 Website Management

Publisher ensures:

  • Accessibility compliance
  • Mobile responsiveness
  • Secure hosting
  • Metadata optimization
  • Integration with ORCID, Crossref, Google Scholar

 

  1. Commitment to Open Access and Global Knowledge Sharing

The publisher follows Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) principles, ensuring:

  • Free and unrestricted access to all articles
  • No subscription barriers
  • Broad dissemination of academic knowledge
  • Transparent APC policies

The publisher supports:

  • Self-archiving rights
  • Public reuse rights under CC BY licensing
  • Academic freedom in research dissemination

 

  1. Transparency in Financial Management

The publisher ensures:

  • Clear APC information
  • Ethical use of publication fees
  • No hidden charges
  • Waiver policies for eligible authors
  • Funds allocated to peer reviewers, editorial processes, platform maintenance, and journal development

 

  1. Academic and Community Partnerships

Health and Research Insights collaborates with:

  • Universities
  • Research institutions
  • Public health agencies
  • Scientific societies
  • Subject matter experts worldwide

These collaborations strengthen the journal's interdisciplinary reach.

 

  1. Publisher Contact Information

Health and Research Insights
Address: 535 Sunfort Gardens, Near Architect Society, Lahore, Pakistan
Email: editor@insightsjlss.com
Phone: +92 333 4605590
Support Contact: +92 300 4009459
Website: www.hrinsights.link

All communication regarding publications, indexing, review processes, or administrative assistance is handled through the official channels.

 

  1. Publisher Ethical Commitments

Health and Research Insights pledges to:

  • Support diversity and global representation
  • Reject unethical research or discriminatory practices
  • Ensure that all published work adheres to human dignity, safety, and scientific transparency
  • Continuously update policies to remain aligned with international publishing standards

 

  1. Continuous Improvement

The publisher regularly evaluates its:

  • Editorial policies
  • Peer review workflows
  • Ethical guidelines
  • Digital systems
  • Reviewer training programs
  • Author support systems

This ensures ongoing enhancement and alignment with global scientific publishing standards.