Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Information for Authors

International Journal of  Social Sciences Review (IJSSR) is an international peer-reviewed academic Journal envisioned for researchers in all fields of social sciences. It is essential to give name, designation & email address, when submitting a manuscript. Articles must be written in good English. Submission of an article implies that the work: a) has not been published previously in whole or part b) is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, c) is approved by all Authors, d) if accepted, will not be published elsewhere in whole or part, in English or any other language. A letter will be sent to the corresponding Author confirming receipt of the manuscript. The Submission Process Manuscripts are to be submitted online. Stepwise guidance will be provided if needed. No other form of submission is accepted.

Submission

Submission to International Journal of  Social Sciences Review (IJSSR) proceeds totally online and you will be guided stepwise through the creation and uploading of your files. Submission of a manuscript to IJSSR needed an undertaking on the part of the author(s), that the particular manuscript which is going to be publish in IJSSR is neither whole nor any substantial part of the manuscript has been published before, in press, or is under consideration elsewhere.

Decision Regarding Publication

If a submission’s manuscript is considered fit for the mandate of the journal, it will be sent for peer reviews. After receiving reviews’ feedback, it will be decided to either accept or reject the manuscript for further process and the editorial board is under no obligation to justify its decision. This whole process normally takes 2-3 months. (See attached formats for all research designs)

General Instructions and Formatting

Title: 

The title of the article should be bold, centered and typed in capital letters (12 point) Times New Roman Font.

Author(s) Details:

These Author(s) details should be in (10 point) Times New Roman Font and centered below the title.

• Full name of the Author and Co-Authors
• Designations
• Name of the Organizations
• Email addresses
• Contact Numbers

Abstract: 

All manuscripts must be accompanied by a brief Abstract. Abstract should not exceed 150-200 words. It should be properly formatted as justified in italicized text in Times New Roman Font (11 point). It should highlight Research Background, Methodology, Major Finding(s) and Conclusion in brief.

Key Words: 

Authors must mention 3-10 Keywords. Keywords should be listed alphabetically, separated by commas and full stop at the end.

Page Setup:

One inch on all sides except the left side with 1.5 inches.

Manuscript:

Manuscripts must in between 3000 – 7000 words (all inclusive). Line spacing should be single throughout the paper, including abstract, body of the document, references, appendixes, footnotes, tables, and figures, Times New Roman font, 11 point. Utmost care should be taken to avoid any spelling or grammatical errors (it is advised to first get your draft reviewed from an English Language Expert before submission)

Tables and Figures/Images: 

All important tables and figures/images should be incorporated into the body of the paper. Heading of the Table should be in Times New Roman, Bold, 11 Points. Heading of the Figure/Images Should also be of the same specifications as Tables but below the Image/Figure and Centrally Aligned.

References:

All references should be listed alphabetically at end of the article using APA reference style only.

Author(s) Biography:

Every author must submit a brief biography and a photograph.