Author Guidelines

Thank you for considering the Intercontinental Journal of Social Sciences (IJSS) for your scholarly work. To ensure the quality of our journal and to facilitate the submission process, we kindly ask all authors to adhere to the following guidelines.

All manuscripts must be written in British English and should be formatted in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with double-line spacing. Pages should be numbered consecutively, beginning with the title page. The structure of the manuscript should generally consist of a title page, including the title, author names, affiliations, and contact details; an abstract not exceeding 250 words; 4-6 keywords for indexing; and sections covering the introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. All sources must be cited in accordance with the APA citation style.

To submit your work, please use our secure online submission system. If you are a new user, you will need to register an account. Detailed instructions for submission can be found on the portal. After submission, your manuscript will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. You will be required to comply with all suggestions and modifications recommended by the reviewers.

Please note that IJSS is an Open Access journal, and as such, you will need to comply with our Open Access Policy. Upon acceptance of your manuscript for publication, you will be invoiced for the Article Processing Charges. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows for maximum dissemination and re-use of the work while authors retain the copyright to their manuscripts. We expect authors to adhere to the highest ethical standards, which include ensuring informed consent from participants, maintaining confidentiality, and avoiding plagiarism. After your article is published, we encourage you to promote it through academic channels and social media to maximise its visibility and impact.

Should you have any queries or require additional information, please feel free to contact our editorial office. Your interest in publishing with IJSS is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions to the social sciences. Following these guidelines will expedite the review and publication process, ensuring that your work gains the widest possible audience. Thank you for your cooperation.