Social contract is an agreement between individuals according to which, any of various theories, Rousseau etc, organized society is brought into being and invested with the right to secure mutual protection and welfare or to regulate the relations among its members. It is an agreement of mutual benefit between an individual or group and the government or community as a whole.
A journal is a periodical publication intended to further progress of science, usually by reporting new research. Most journals are highly specialized, although some of the oldest journals publish articles, reviews, editorials, short communications, letters, and scientific papers across a wide range of scientific fields. Journals contain articles that peer reviewed, in an attempt to ensure that articles meet the journal's standards of quality, and scientific validity. Each such journal article becomes part of the permanent scientific record.
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