The Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH) is a distinguished peer-reviewed publication committed to the advancement of scholarly research and the promotion of intellectual dialogue within the expansive fields of social sciences and humanities. Our overarching mission is to establish a robust platform where academics, researchers, and practitioners can disseminate their insights, discoveries, and theoretical innovations. By doing so, we aim to enrich the collective understanding of the multifaceted challenges confronting modern society. Our quarterly publication schedule ensures a consistent stream of groundbreaking research and insightful analysis, reinforcing our dedication to facilitating scholarly exchange and fostering academic excellence in these critical disciplines.

Vision and Scope

Our vision for the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH) is to establish ourselves as a premier publication that serves as a catalyst for bridging diverse disciplines within the realms of social sciences and humanities. We strive to foster a vibrant environment conducive to interdisciplinary research and collaboration, aiming to break down traditional silos and encourage innovative approaches to understanding complex societal issues.

The scope of JSSH is expansive, encompassing a broad spectrum of topics that reflect the richness and diversity of human experience. From sociology, anthropology, and psychology to political science, history, literature, philosophy, cultural studies, and linguistics, we welcome submissions that explore these disciplines from multiple perspectives and methodologies. We are particularly interested in articles that offer novel insights, rigorous analysis, and critical reflections on both historical legacies and contemporary challenges.

By promoting a global dialogue that transcends cultural and disciplinary boundaries, JSSH seeks to facilitate meaningful exchanges that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the enrichment of scholarly discourse worldwide. Our goal is to serve as a beacon of intellectual inquiry, where researchers and scholars can engage in thoughtful exploration and collaboration, ultimately making significant contributions to our collective understanding of human societies and cultures.

Journal Particular

Journal Title: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Journal Abbreviation: JSSH
ISSN: Applying after first issue
DOI: will be getting
Publisher: NADT Journals (India)
Managing Editor (in-house): Chand Ansari
Starting Year: 2024
Publication Format: Online Only
Publication Frequency: Quarterly
Copyright: Authors (Exclusive), NADT Journals (Non-exclusive with first publishing right)
Licensing: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
Subject: Social Sciences and Humanities
Language: English
Email: admin@nadtjournal.com
Website: https://nadtjournal.com/index.php/jssh
Address: NADT Journals, Brahmpura, Muzaffarpur-842003

Disciplines Included

JSSH covers a diverse array of disciplines within the social sciences and humanities. Key areas include:

Sociology
Anthropology
Psychology
Political Science
History
Literature
Philosophy
Cultural Studies
Linguistics
Education
Gender Studies
Media and Communication Studies
Economics
Law
Ethics
Geography
Art History
Musicology
Religious Studies

Policy Regarding Peer Review

To uphold the highest standards of academic excellence, all submissions to the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH) undergo a rigorous blind peer review process. Each manuscript is critically evaluated by independent expert who is authority in the relevant field. This meticulous process is designed to ensure the integrity, quality, and validity of the research we publish.

Our commitment to excellence extends to providing authors with constructive feedback aimed at enhancing the clarity, rigor, and impact of their work. Through this collaborative approach, we aim to foster continuous improvement and scholarly growth among our contributors.

The peer review process at JSSH is characterized by transparency, fairness, and a steadfast commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. By maintaining rigorous evaluation criteria and engaging expert reviewers, we strive to ensure that only the most rigorous and impactful research articles are selected for publication, thereby contributing to the advancement of knowledge in social sciences and humanities.

Authors' Responsibilities

Originality and Prior Publication: Authors warrant that their manuscript is an original work that has not been published before and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, either in printed or electronic form.
Authorship and Contributions: Authors warrant that all who have contributed significantly to the manuscript are indicated as authors. All contributors who have made substantial contributions to the work must be listed as authors.
Third-Party Rights: Authors warrant that the rights of third parties will not be violated and that the publisher will not be held legally responsible should there be any claims for compensation. Authors must ensure they have secured permissions for any third-party material used.
Content Responsibility: Authors are exclusively responsible for the contents of their submissions and the validity of the results. They must ensure they have permission from all involved parties to make the data public.
Permissions for Published Material: Authors wishing to include figures, charts, or text passages that have already been published elsewhere are required to obtain permission from the copyright holder(s). Evidence of such permission must be included when submitting their papers. Any material received without such evidence will be assumed to originate from the authors.
Ethical Standards and Plagiarism: It is the responsibility of each author to ensure that papers submitted to this journal are written with ethical standards in mind and do not contain plagiarism. Authors affirm that the article contains no unfounded or unlawful statements and does not violate the rights of others.
Error Correction: When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author's obligation to promptly notify the journal editorial office or publisher. The author must cooperate to address the issue in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Editors' Responsibilities

Publication Decisions: An editor is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to this journal will be published and in which issue. This decision is guided by the policies of the Journal's Editorial Board, taking into account the quality of papers, their originality, relevance, readability, and alignment with the journal's aims and scope.
Guidance to Authors: The editor is obliged to provide clear and transparent guidelines for authors in preparing manuscripts for publishing. Detailed instructions for authors are available on the journal's website, ensuring that the submission process is straightforward and accessible.
Guidance to Peer Reviewers: The editor is obliged to provide clear and transparent guidelines for peer reviewers, ensuring confidentiality of the peer review process and protecting reviewers' identities. Editors are encouraged to recognize reviewers' contributions through the Publons reviewer recognition platform.
Reviewer Selection and Verification: The editor should send articles to verified reviewers available in the reviewer database. If additional reviewers are needed, the editor should verify their identity, email address, and subject expertise through comprehensive web searches to ensure their credibility.
Ethical and Legal Compliance: The editor and the Editorial Board are responsible for adhering to legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The editor must react to any justified suspicion of ethical misconduct in both published and unpublished papers, taking appropriate action in accordance with established ethical guidelines.
Conflict of Interest: The editor must hold no conflict of interest with regard to the articles considered for publication. If an editor feels there is a potential perception of a conflict of interest, another editorial board member shall handle the selection of reviewers and all decisions on the paper. The editor is also responsible for ensuring that the identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other, upholding the integrity of the double-blind peer review process.

Publishers' Responsibilities

Quality and Timeliness: Protect the reputation of our journals by publishing content of the highest quality and relevance in a timely and responsible manner. Ensure that all published work meets the highest standards of scholarly excellence.
Publication Ethics: Provide detailed information concerning our understanding of publication ethics and our implementation of these standards. Emphasize a proactive approach to preventing ethical misconduct rather than simply detecting it.
Adherence to COPE Guidelines: Adhere to COPE's core practices and keep our editorial boards, publishing staff, and society partners updated with their guidelines and policies, adapting our own where appropriate to maintain ethical integrity.
Verification of Originality: When necessary, request proof of originality and accuracy from the corresponding author of any work submitted to our journals. Ensure that all submissions are original and free from any form of plagiarism or ethical breaches.
Plagiarism Detection: Use plagiarism detection software for any submission at any stage of the submission and publication process. This helps maintain the originality and integrity of published work.
Transparent Submission Process: Provide a transparent submission and publication process with full respect and care for the author. This includes detailed instructions for authors, outlining referencing styles, accepted article types, and submission procedures for each journal.
Ethical Misconduct Investigation: Investigate thoroughly any suggestion of ethical misconduct detected during any stage of the submission process. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, redundant publication, fabrication or misuse of data, and authorial disputes.
Error Correction and Retractions: Correct substantive errors in the galley proofs according to COPE guidelines in a timely fashion. Retract articles deemed unethical, misleading, or damaging in accordance with our retraction policy and COPE guidelines. Publish errata, corrigenda, and retractions responsibly, with detailed notices explaining the decisions.
Communication and Collaboration: Maintain good communication with editors, authors, reviewers, and society partners. Ensure that all parties involved in the publication process are well-informed and supported.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not use knowledge of the work they are reviewing before its publication to further their own interests.
Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must not have any conflict of interest with respect to the manuscript and authors. If any conflicts exist, reviewers must report them to the Editor without delay.
Timeliness: Reviewers are obliged to send the review report to the Editorial Board within two weeks upon receipt of the manuscript. Timely reviews are essential for maintaining the publication schedule and quality of the journal.
Objectivity and Respect: Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is deemed inappropriate. Reviewers are expected to express their views clearly, with supporting arguments, providing constructive feedback to help improve the manuscript.
Expertise and Qualification: Reviewers should accept a reviewing invitation only if the manuscript is relevant to their expertise. If a reviewer feels unqualified to review the research work reported in the manuscript or knows that a timely review will be impossible, they should notify the Editor immediately.
Communication: Seek advice from the editor if anything is unclear at the time of invitation and remain in good communication with both the publisher and the editor throughout the review process.
Ethical Vigilance: If there is any justified suspicion about plagiarism or ethical misconduct in the manuscript, the reviewer is obliged to inform the Editor about it. Reviewers should alert the Editor to any well-founded suspicions or knowledge of possible violations of ethical standards by the authors.
Recognition of Relevant Work: Reviewers should recognize relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors. They should alert the Editor to substantial similarities between a reviewed manuscript and any manuscript published or under consideration for publication elsewhere, if they are aware of such.
Parallel Submissions: Reviewers should also alert the Editor to a parallel submission of the same manuscript to another journal, if they are aware of such.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

At the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH), we are committed to ensuring that all published articles are accessible to the global academic community without barriers. Therefore, all articles published in JSSH are fully open-access and freely available online immediately upon publication. We operate under a free publication model, which means that authors are not required to pay any fees for the publication of their accepted articles.

Under our current policy, there are no charges for submission or any other fees associated with the articles submitted to JSSH. This approach aligns with our mission to facilitate the dissemination of high-quality research across various disciplines within social sciences and humanities, while ensuring equitable access to knowledge for researchers, scholars, and readers worldwide.

Upon submission, authors can expect a transparent and efficient review process, with review reports typically available within 6-10 weeks from the submission date. This commitment underscores our dedication to maintaining rigorous academic standards and providing timely feedback to authors.

By adopting a no-fee publication policy, JSSH aims to support scholarly communication and academic advancement, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for the exchange of innovative ideas and research findings.

Publication Ethics

At JSSH, we adhere strictly to the highest standards of publication ethics as delineated by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Our commitment to transparency, integrity, and accountability permeates every facet of our publication process.

Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold ethical principles paramount to maintaining the credibility and reliability of scholarly research. These principles include honesty in reporting findings, respect for intellectual property rights, and the avoidance of conflicts of interest. We maintain rigorous policies to prevent data fabrication, falsification, and other unethical research practices that could compromise the integrity of published work.

By adhering to these ethical standards, JSSH ensures that our published articles uphold the trust of our readership and the broader academic community. Our dedication to ethical publishing practices underscores our commitment to advancing knowledge responsibly and ethically in the fields of social sciences and humanities.

Open Access Policy

JSSH operates as an open-access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription fees. We strongly believe that open access facilitates the widespread dissemination of knowledge, promotes academic collaboration, and enhances the overall impact of research within the scholarly community.

Authors publishing with JSSH retain the copyright to their work, granting the journal a non-exclusive license to distribute the article under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. This licensing framework enables unrestricted sharing and adaptation of the research, making it accessible to a global audience while maintaining proper attribution to the original authors.

By embracing open access principles, JSSH aims to remove barriers to knowledge access, encourage broader engagement with scholarly content, and facilitate meaningful contributions to academic discourse in the fields of social sciences and humanities. We are committed to promoting a culture of openness and accessibility that benefits researchers, educators, policymakers, and the public alike.

Use of AI

At JSSH, we acknowledge the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing the research and publication process. We actively encourage authors to leverage AI tools for tasks ranging from data analysis and literature review to language refinement and beyond. However, it is crucial to underscore that AI should be employed as a supportive tool, complementing rather than substituting human expertise and judgment.

Authors utilizing AI are reminded that they retain full responsibility for the content, interpretation, and originality of their work. While AI can enhance efficiency and accuracy, it is essential for authors to maintain oversight and ensure the integrity of their research findings. We recommend authors to transparently disclose any substantial use of AI in their research methodologies, promoting openness and upholding ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

By embracing AI responsibly, JSSH aims to harness technological advancements to facilitate rigorous and impactful research in the fields of social sciences and humanities. We believe that a balanced integration of AI can contribute significantly to advancing knowledge while preserving the critical role of human creativity and scholarly rigor in academic endeavors.

Plagiarism

JSSH maintains a stringent zero-tolerance policy against plagiarism in all submitted manuscripts. To uphold the highest standards of academic integrity, we employ advanced plagiarism detection software to screen every submission for originality. Authors are expected to ensure that their work is entirely free from plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, and to appropriately acknowledge all sources and influences through proper citation.

Instances of plagiarism are taken very seriously and will be handled in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). If plagiarism is detected, appropriate disciplinary actions will be implemented, which may include the retraction of published articles and the prohibition of future submissions from the offending authors.

At JSSH, we are committed to maintaining the credibility and trustworthiness of our publication by preventing and addressing academic misconduct rigorously. Our stringent policies against plagiarism aim to safeguard the integrity of scholarly research and uphold ethical standards in academic publishing.

Copyright

At JSSH, authors retain the copyright to their work, granting the journal a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute their articles. Published articles are made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. This license permits others to download and share the work with proper attribution to the original authors, but prohibits any alterations to the content or its use for commercial purposes.

This policy ensures that authors maintain ownership and control over their intellectual property, while facilitating broader dissemination and accessibility of their research findings. By allowing others to freely access and share their work, authors can contribute to scholarly dialogue and academic progress without compromising their rights. JSSH is committed to supporting authors in maximizing the impact of their research while upholding ethical standards and promoting responsible use of scholarly content.

Privacy Statement

At JSSH, safeguarding the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers is of paramount importance to us. Any personal information collected during the submission and review process is utilized exclusively for journal operations and is not shared with third parties without explicit consent from the individuals concerned. We adhere strictly to data protection regulations and implement robust measures to ensure the secure and confidential handling of all personal data.

Our privacy policy is designed to foster a safe and secure environment for all stakeholders involved with the journal. By prioritizing privacy protection, we aim to instill confidence among authors, reviewers, and readers in engaging with JSSH. We are committed to maintaining transparency in our data practices and continuously strive to uphold the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality in scholarly publishing.

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