Author Guidelines
American Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Research (AJSSHR)
The American Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Research (AJSSHR) welcomes the submission of original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of social sciences, humanities, education, economics, sociology, psychology, political science, public administration, law, international relations, and related interdisciplinary disciplines.
Authors are encouraged to carefully read and follow these guidelines before submitting their manuscripts.
Scope of the Journal
AJSSHR publishes scholarly research in, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Economics
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- International Relations
- Education
- Anthropology
- History
- Philosophy
- Law and Legal Studies
- Human Geography
- Communication and Media Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Development Studies
- Gender Studies
- Social Work
- Business and Management
- Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and Humanities Research
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
The journal accepts the following categories of submissions:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Case Studies
- Conceptual Papers
- Short Communications
- Policy Analysis Papers
- Literature Reviews
- Theoretical Studies
- Book Reviews
Manuscript Language
All manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English.
Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited prior to submission.
Manuscript Formatting Requirements
File Format
Manuscripts should be submitted in:
- Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Page Layout
- A4 Page Size
- Single Column Format
- Times New Roman Font
- Font Size: 12 pt
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Length of Manuscript
- Research Articles: Minimum 6–7 pages
- Review Articles: Minimum 8 pages
- Longer manuscripts are welcome when justified by the scope of the study.
Manuscript Structure
Authors should organize manuscripts using the following structure:
Title Page
The title page should include:
- Full Title of the Manuscript
- Author Name(s)
- Institutional Affiliation(s)
- ORCID ID (if available)
- Corresponding Author Name
- Email Address
Abstract
The abstract should:
- Contain 150–300 words
- Clearly summarize the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
- Avoid references and unexplained abbreviations
Keywords
Provide 4–8 relevant keywords immediately after the abstract.
Main Text
Research articles should generally follow the IMRAD structure:
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
Depending on the nature of the research, slight modifications to the structure may be acceptable.
Tables, Figures, and Illustrations
- Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively.
- Each table and figure must include a descriptive title.
- Sources must be acknowledged where applicable.
- Images and illustrations should be of high quality and suitable for publication.
References and Citations
Authors must ensure that:
- All references cited in the text appear in the reference list.
- All references listed are cited within the manuscript.
- References are accurate and complete.
The journal accepts the following citation styles:
- APA Style
- Harvard Style
- Chicago Style
- MLA Style
Authors should use one citation style consistently throughout the manuscript.
Ethical Requirements
Authors must confirm that:
- The manuscript is original.
- The work has not been published previously.
- The manuscript is not under review by another journal.
- All sources have been properly cited.
- Ethical standards have been followed throughout the research process.
The journal strictly prohibits:
- Plagiarism
- Data Fabrication
- Data Falsification
- Duplicate Publication
- Citation Manipulation
- Authorship Misrepresentation
Authorship Criteria
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to:
- Research conception and design
- Data collection and analysis
- Manuscript preparation
- Critical revision of the manuscript
All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.
Plagiarism Policy
All submissions may be screened for similarity and originality.
Manuscripts containing substantial plagiarism may be:
- Rejected immediately
- Returned for revision
- Withdrawn from the publication process
Authors are strongly encouraged to verify the originality of their manuscripts before submission.
Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo:
- Initial Editorial Screening
- Plagiarism Assessment
- Double-Blind Peer Review
- Editorial Evaluation
- Final Publication Decision
The journal aims to provide a timely and transparent review process.
Copyright and Open Access
AJSSHR operates under an Open Access publishing model.
Published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide, enabling greater dissemination and impact of scholarly research.
Authors retain responsibility for the content of their manuscripts and must ensure that all necessary permissions have been obtained for copyrighted materials.
Submission Procedure
Authors may submit manuscripts through the journal's online submission system or via the journal's official submission email.
Submission files should include:
- Manuscript File
- Author Details
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Supplementary Materials (if applicable)
Editorial Decision Categories
Following peer review, manuscripts may receive one of the following decisions:
- Accept
- Accept with Minor Revisions
- Major Revisions Required
- Reject
The Editor's decision is final and based on reviewer recommendations and editorial assessment.