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Author Guidelines

International Journal of Social Sciences & Research Frontiers (IJSSRF) provides an opportunity for academicians to explore their research skills through publication in the journal. IJSSRF invites original, high-quality and unpublished research work from academicians, researchers, professionals and scholars. Authors are required to adhere strictly to the following guidelines to ensure quality, transparency and ethical publishing standards.

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Submission Process

From a finished draft to a published article in four straightforward steps.

Prepare Manuscript

Follow our formatting guidelines and prepare your research paper.

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Submit Paper

Upload your manuscript through our online submission portal.

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Peer Review

Your paper is evaluated by qualified subject-matter reviewers.

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Copy Editing & Publication

Accepted papers receive professional editing and final publication.

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1Types of Manuscripts Accepted

Original Research articles Review Papers Conceptual Papers Case Studies Book Reviews Conference Papers (Special Issue)

2Submission Requirements

Originality

Original & Unpublished Work

Manuscripts must be original and unpublished and should not be under consideration elsewhere.

Language

Clear Academic English

Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English, avoiding grammatical and typographical errors.

3Formatting Guidelines

Font Times New Roman, Size 12

Line Spacing 1.5

Margins Standard (1 inch on all sides)

Alignment Justified

4Structure of Manuscript

Title Page

Abstract (150–250 words)

Keywords (5–8 keywords)

Introduction

Literature Review

Objectives of the Study

Research Methodology

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Findings

Suggestions / Recommendations

Conclusion

References (Minimum 20)

5Citation and Referencing

Authors should use APA reference style and should ensure accuracy, consistency and proper citation of all sources.

6Plagiarism Policy

≤10%

Overall Similarity index

Manuscripts will undergo plagiarism screening.

7Authorship Criteria

Only individuals who contributed significantly should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to submission.

8Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose financial support, institutional affiliations and any potential conflicts.

9Ethical Requirements

Data Integrity

Authentic & Reliable Data

Data must be authentic and reliable; no fabrication or falsification is allowed.

Authentic Data Verifiable Sources No Fabrication No Falsification

10AI Usage Policy

Any use of AI tools must be clearly disclosed.

AI detection should be less than 10%.

Authors are fully responsible for content.

11Peer Review Process

Double-blind review system, reviewed by at least two experts. Each manuscript is guided toward one of the following outcomes:

Minor Revision

Major Revision

Reject

12Revision Guidelines

Authors must address all reviewer comments.

Submit revised manuscript with highlighted changes and a response to reviewers.

13Article Processing Charges (APC)

APC is applicable only for articles accepted for publication.

No hidden charges.

14Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright via the copyright form.

License terms are clearly specified in the form.

15Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal is allowed before peer review.

Withdrawal is restricted after acceptance.

16Publication Ethics Compliance

Authors must adhere to ethical publishing standards, transparency in research and UGC-aligned guidelines.

17Submission Process

Online Submission Only

Submit through the journal website with a single Word file including the manuscript, author details and declaration form.