Comprehensive instructions, ethical policies, and submission guidelines for authors
Policies for protecting participant rights, privacy, and data in research involving human subjects.
All research involving human participants must respect their personal rights, including control over personal data, interview responses, photographs, and identifiable biological information. Authors must ensure that participants are informed about how their data will be used and provide written consent wherever applicable, especially in studies involving vulnerable groups (e.g., minors, patients, refugees) or sensitive content.
Identifiable information such as names, dates of birth, biometric details, or distinguishing characteristics should not be published unless it is essential to the study and explicit, written consent has been obtained from the participant or their legal representative. Informed consent should be obtained when there is any uncertainty about participant anonymity.
Note: Masking the eye region alone in images does not ensure anonymity.
Consent is not required if:
Even when using previously collected biological samples or data (including from deceased individuals), informed consent must have been obtained from the subject or their legal representative. Confidentiality and ethical considerations should be upheld, and biobank/repository policies should be consulted for consent provisions.
Authors must inform participants about:
Where applicable, broad consent (e.g., from biobanks or repositories) may suffice, provided it aligns with ethics committee guidelines.
All studies involving human subjects must obtain freely given, informed consent from participants or from a legal guardian (e.g., for children under 16). A statement confirming this must be included in the manuscript.
For studies involving organ or tissue transplantation, authors must confirm that no organs/tissues were sourced from prisoners and must specify the institutions through which they were obtained.
Studies involving vulnerable or potentially coerced participants will undergo heightened editorial scrutiny.
Participation consent does not automatically include consent to publish. Authors must obtain separate written consent to publish any identifiable participant data, particularly in case studies or personal narratives.
Authors must include a clear “Declarations” section before the reference list, summarizing:
If any of these items do not apply, please include the heading and state “Not applicable.”
If authors fail to obtain informed consent for identifiable material, NIET Journal of Discourse, Technology, and Society (NJDTS) reserves the right to:
NIET Journal of Discourse, Technology, and Society (NJDTS) is committed to fostering ethical, responsible, and high-quality scholarly research. We encourage researchers, academicians, students, and scholars to uphold the principles of honesty, transparency, originality, and academic integrity in all stages of research and publication.
The Journal strictly prohibits and discourages:
All authors and contributors are expected to:
The Journal is dedicated to promoting a culture of ethical research and meaningful academic contribution. Our mission is to support innovative, impactful, and original scholarly work while maintaining the highest standards of professional and ethical publishing practices.
NIET Journal of Discourse, Technology, and Society (NJDTS) publishes scholarly communication for academic and research purposes only. The opinions and views expressed in published articles are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal, editors, or publisher. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy and ethical publishing standards; the journal is not responsible for errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of published information.
NIET Journal of Discourse, Technology, and Society (NJDTS) follows a permissions policy for the reuse of published content.
To reuse any content from NIET Journal of Discourse, Technology, and Society (NJDTS) publications, such as figures, tables, text excerpts, or entire articles in materials like journal articles, books, theses/dissertations, course packs, presentations, reports, or promotional content, you must obtain the appropriate permissions.
Steps to Request Permission
NIET Journal of Discourse, Technology, and Society (NJDTS) seeks original research that engages critically with the intersections of language, technology, and society. Contributions may be theoretical, analytical, or empirical in orientation, provided they demonstrate clarity of argument, methodological rigour, and relevance to contemporary academic discourse.
Submissions that reflect interdisciplinary perspectives-particularly those bridging literary studies, communication, digital cultures, and technological systems-are especially encouraged. Please note that:
Publishing with NIET Journal of Discourse, Technology, and Society (NJDTS) follows a structured editorial process designed to ensure scholarly rigour and transparency.
Following submission, manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their alignment with the journal’s scope and standards. Suitable submissions are then forwarded for double-blind peer review.
Reviewer evaluations inform editorial decisions, and authors may be invited to revise their manuscripts in response to feedback. The editorial team works with authors through this process to support the development of submissions to publication standards.
Accepted manuscripts proceed through copyediting and final preparation before publication in one of the journal’s biannual issues.
NIET Journal of Discourse, Technology, and Society (NJDTS) maintains a commitment to equitable and transparent academic publishing.
There is no fee for submission.
The journal does not currently levy any article processing or publication charges.
The journal is supported institutionally, allowing us to provide high-quality peer review and publication without cost to authors.
Open-access articles in NIET Journal of Discourse, Technology, and Society (NJDTS) are published under Creative Commons (CC) licenses, ensuring flexible reuse while protecting author rights.
By default, NIET Journal of Discourse, Technology, and Society (NJDTS) uses:
This allows others to share, adapt, and reuse your work even for commercial purposes as long as you are properly credited.
Other license variations can be arranged to comply with specific funder or institutional mandates.
NIET Journal of Discourse, Technology, and Society (NJDTS) operates as a non-commercial, institutionally supported academic journal, with a primary emphasis on scholarly contribution and knowledge dissemination.
Any revenue associated with the journal is directed towards essential functions, including editorial management, publication infrastructure, and the visibility of published research.
The journal disseminates through academic and institutional channels, including scholarly networks, conferences, and digital platforms, to enhance reach and academic engagement.
All communication and outreach practices adhere to principles of transparency, accuracy, and academic integrity. The journal does not engage in aggressive solicitation, misleading representation, or predatory publishing practices.