INTRODUCTION
International Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (IJSSH) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research that advances knowledge across the diverse disciplines of the social sciences and humanities. Published by the Global Research & Publishing Database (GRPD), the journal provides a global academic platform where researchers, scholars, educators, policymakers, and practitioners can disseminate original research, theoretical analyses, systematic reviews, case studies, and interdisciplinary studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of human society, culture, institutions, history, and intellectual development.
The journal recognizes that the complex challenges facing modern societies require interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based scholarship. IJSSH therefore encourages research that integrates diverse theoretical perspectives, research methodologies, and disciplinary approaches to address contemporary social, cultural, educational, political, legal, economic, and humanitarian issues. By promoting rigorous academic inquiry and international collaboration, the journal aims to foster meaningful dialogue among researchers from different countries, institutions, and academic backgrounds.
As a fully open-access journal, IJSSH is committed to ensuring that scholarly knowledge remains freely available to researchers, educators, students, policymakers, and the public worldwide. The journal believes that unrestricted access to quality research accelerates innovation, encourages collaboration, enhances educational opportunities, and increases the global impact of academic scholarship.
Mission: The mission of IJSSH is to promote excellence in research by publishing original, innovative, and methodologically sound studies that contribute to the advancement of the social sciences and humanities. The journal seeks to provide an inclusive international platform that supports both established and emerging researchers while facilitating scholarly collaboration across disciplines and geographical boundaries.
Through ethical publishing practices, rigorous peer review, and professional editorial standards, IJSSH strives to improve the quality, accessibility, visibility, and impact of academic research while supporting evidence-based policymaking and sustainable social development.
Vision: The vision of IJSSH is to become a globally recognized multidisciplinary journal known for academic excellence, research integrity, editorial quality, and meaningful contributions to international scholarship. The journal aspires to serve as a trusted source of knowledge that informs policy, improves professional practice, and advances intellectual development across diverse social and cultural contexts.
Aims and Objectives: The primary objectives of IJSSH are to:
- Publish high-quality, original, and impactful research in the social sciences and humanities.
- Encourage interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scholarly collaboration.
- Promote international academic cooperation among researchers, universities, and research institutions.
- Support evidence-based research addressing contemporary social and global challenges.
- Provide an open-access platform that maximizes the visibility and accessibility of published research.
- Maintain the highest standards of editorial quality, publication ethics, and research integrity.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange between academia, industry, government, and society.
- Encourage innovative theoretical and practical research that contributes to sustainable development and social progress.
Scope of the Journal: IJSSH welcomes original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, conceptual papers, methodological studies, policy analyses, case studies, short communications, and interdisciplinary research across a broad range of disciplines within the social sciences and humanities.
The journal considers submissions in, but is not limited to, the following fields:
| Discipline | Discipline |
| Anthropology | Literature |
| Sociology | Languages and Translation Studies |
| Psychology | Cultural Studies |
| Education | Gender Studies |
| Political Science | Media and Communication Studies |
| Public Administration | Journalism |
| International Relations | Library and Information Science |
| Law and Legal Studies | Social Work |
| Economics | Public Policy |
| Development Studies | Governance and Leadership |
| Human Geography | Peace and Conflict Studies |
| History | Urban and Regional Studies |
| Archaeology | Migration and Population Studies |
| Philosophy | Human Rights |
| Religious Studies | International Development |
| Linguistics | Arts and Design |
| Performing Arts | Heritage and Museum Studies |
| Digital Humanities | Environmental Policy and Society |
| Tourism and Hospitality Studies | Behavioral Sciences |
| Indigenous Studies | Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and Humanities Research |
Types of Articles: IJSSH accepts a variety of scholarly contributions, including:
| Original Research Articles | Methodological Papers |
| Review Articles | Policy Papers |
| Systematic Reviews | Perspectives and Commentaries |
| Meta-Analyses | Book Reviews (by invitation or editorial approval) |
| Case Studies | Special Issue Articles |
| Short Communications | Conceptual Papers |
| Theoretical Papers |
Peer Review Process: Every manuscript submitted to IJSSH undergoes an initial editorial screening to assess its relevance to the journal's scope, originality, scientific quality, ethical compliance, and adherence to submission guidelines.
Manuscripts that successfully pass the editorial assessment are subjected to a rigorous double-blind peer review process in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation. Independent reviewers assess each manuscript based on originality, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, ethical standards, clarity of presentation, validity of findings, and overall contribution to the field.
Editorial decisions are made solely on academic merit and are not influenced by authors' nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, ethnicity, or financial considerations.
Publication Ethics: IJSSH is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to internationally recognized ethical principles throughout the publication process.
The journal maintains strict policies regarding:
| Plagiarism | Conflicts of Interest |
| Duplicate or Redundant Publication | Ethical Approval and Informed Consent |
| Data Fabrication and Falsification | Corrections and Retractions |
| Authorship Responsibility | Research Transparency and Reproducibility |
All submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review.
Open Access Policy: IJSSH follows a fully open-access publishing model, allowing all published articles to be freely available immediately upon publication without subscription or registration barriers.
Readers may access, read, download, cite, and share published articles in accordance with the journal's copyright and licensing policies, thereby promoting wider dissemination and greater academic impact.
International Audience: IJSSH welcomes submissions from researchers, academics, universities, research institutions, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, policymakers, and industry professionals from around the world.
By publishing internationally relevant and multidisciplinary research, the journal aims to strengthen global academic collaboration and encourage knowledge exchange across geographical, cultural, and disciplinary boundaries.
Why Publish with IJSSH?: Authors who publish with IJSSH benefit from:
| International peer-reviewed scholarly publication | Commitment to publication ethics and research integrity |
| Rigorous double-blind peer review | Increased visibility and international readership |
| Fully open-access publishing with worldwide accessibility | Long-term online archiving and accessibility |
| Broad multidisciplinary scope | Rapid yet thorough editorial and peer review workflow |
| Professional editorial support throughout the publication process | Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and greater research impact |
Our Commitment: The International Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (IJSSH) is dedicated to advancing high-quality scholarship that promotes intellectual inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical research, and evidence-based solutions to the social, cultural, educational, political, and humanitarian challenges facing an increasingly interconnected world.
By providing a trusted international platform for scholarly communication, IJSSH seeks to contribute meaningfully to global academic development and the advancement of knowledge for the benefit of researchers, institutions, policymakers, and society as a whole.
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