Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
- This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
- This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
- All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
- All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
- Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
Articles
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Copyright Notice
By submitting a manuscript to any journal hosted by the Global South Index (GSX), the author(s) agree to the following terms:
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Author Rights
Authors retain full copyright of their work. Upon acceptance, authors grant GSX a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article in print and electronic formats. -
License to Publish
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to share, copy, redistribute, adapt, and build upon the work—even commercially—provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source. -
Originality and Permissions
Authors confirm that:- The submission is their original work and has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
- All necessary permissions have been obtained for any third-party content (e.g., images, data, figures) included in the manuscript.
- The work does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
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Author Responsibility
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Archiving and Indexing
Upon publication, articles will be assigned a DOI and archived in GSX’s digital repositories and partner indexing services to ensure long-term accessibility and discoverability. -
Withdrawal and Retraction
GSX reserves the right to withdraw or retract published articles in cases of proven misconduct, plagiarism, or ethical violations, in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
By completing your submission, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in this Copyright Notice.
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