The International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Development (IJSSHD) welcomes high-quality, original research in the fields of social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary studies. Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth submission, review, and publication process.
1. Scope of the Journal
IJSSHD publishes original research, review articles, case studies, conceptual papers, and short communications that contribute to knowledge in:
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Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Political Science, Economics)
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Humanities (Philosophy, History, Literature, Cultural Studies)
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Interdisciplinary Studies related to social sciences and humanities
2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
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Original Research Articles
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Review Articles
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Case Studies
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Conceptual Papers
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Short Communications
All submissions must be original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
3. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
3.1 General Formatting
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Manuscripts must be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins on all sides.
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Use A4 page size and 1.5 line spacing.
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Pages should be numbered consecutively.
3.2 Structure of Manuscript
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Title Page
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Title of the manuscript
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Full names of all authors
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Affiliations and addresses
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Corresponding author’s email address
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Abstract
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Maximum 250 words
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Include objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
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Keywords
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4–6 keywords representing the main topics
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Main Text
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Introduction
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Literature Review
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Methodology
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Results and Discussion
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Conclusion and Recommendations
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Acknowledgments (if applicable)
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References
4. Figures, Tables, and Illustrations
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All tables and figures must be numbered sequentially and cited in the text.
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Provide descriptive titles or captions for all tables and figures.
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Figures and images must be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
5. References
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IJSSHD follows the APA referencing style (7th edition).
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All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.
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Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of references.
6. Ethical Considerations
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Authors must adhere to the journal’s Publication Ethics Policy.
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Submissions must be original, truthful, and free from plagiarism.
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Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and acknowledge all funding sources.
7. Plagiarism
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All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.
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Manuscripts exceeding the acceptable similarity threshold may be rejected.
8. Submission Process
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Manuscripts should be submitted through the online submission system or via the official journal email.
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Authors will receive confirmation of submission.
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The corresponding author is responsible for all communication with the journal.
9. Peer Review Process
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IJSSHD follows a double-blind peer review process.
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Manuscripts are reviewed for originality, relevance, methodology, and academic quality.
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Authors are required to revise manuscripts based on reviewer feedback when necessary.
10. Article Processing Charges
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Details regarding Article Processing Fees (APF) are available on the journal’s dedicated APF page.
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No submission fee is charged.
11. Post-Publication
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Accepted articles are published online and made freely accessible under the Open Access Policy.
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Authors are encouraged to archive and share their work responsibly.
12. Contact Information
For queries regarding manuscript preparation or submission, authors can contact the editorial office via the contact details provided on the journal website.