Dear Stakeholders,

We are pleased to share some significant updates regarding the Journal's policies and processes to ensure transparency, enhance accessibility, and maintain the quality of our publication. Please find the details below:

1. SSIRN.NET Membership Update
   • SSIRN.NET will no longer exist, and its membership is no longer required for paper submission to the Journal Socrates.
   • Authors can now submit their papers directly through our website: Socrates Journal https://www.socratesjournal.com.
2. Revised Author Guidelines
   • We have updated our Author Guidelines. For detailed information, please visit:
     • Information for Authors https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/information/authors
     • Author Guidelines https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/about/submissions
3. Stay Updated – Subscribe to Our Newsletters
   • Our newsletter is now available at: Newsletter - Socrates Journal https://www.newsletter.socratesjournal.com. Stay informed by subscribing to our newsletters!
4. Revised Plagiarism Policy
   • Our plagiarism policy has been revised and is accessible here: Plagiarism Policy https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/plagiarism-policy.
5. Misconduct and Sanctions
   • A new section on Misconduct and Sanctions has been added. For details, visit: Misconduct Policy https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/misconduct.
6. Article Processing Charges (APCs) Introduced
   • Since its inception in 2013, the Journal has maintained a free submission, review, and publication model. To continue offering high-quality services, a minimal Article Processing Charge (APC) is now required upon manuscript acceptance. Learn more about APCs at: APC Details https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/apcs.
7. Waiver and Discount Policy for APCs
   • To support researchers facing financial challenges, we now offer a Waiver and Discount Policy for APCs. Authors from low-income countries or with limited resources can apply. For more details, visit: Waiver and Discount Policy https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/waiver-discount.
8. Strengthened Digital Preservation
   • All articles published in the Journal have been preserved by LOCKSS and CLOCKSS since 2013, ensuring long-term digital preservation. Read more about it here: Digital Preservation https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/digital-preservation.
9. Revised Correction and Retraction Policy
   • Our Correction and Retraction Policy has been revised to ensure academic integrity. For more information, visit: Correction and Retraction Policy https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/correction-retraction-policy.
10. Complaints and Appeals
    • We now have a dedicated section for handling complaints and appeals. Learn more about it here: Complaints and Appeals https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/complaints-and-appeals.

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We kindly request all stakeholders to adhere to these revised policies and encourage researchers to use Socrates Journal as a platform for their research dissemination.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to advancing scholarly research with Socrates Journal since 2013.

Warm regards,

Editorial Team
Journal Socrates
Website: https://www.socratesjournal.com