FOCUS & SCOPE

IJSS provides a platform for academics, practitioners, and social development experts to publish their intellectual works.  IJSS encourages empirical research, theoretical argument, short communications and commentaries, review and conceptual opinions on social development, policies and practices, relationships and innovations that empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, and small and large entities. Our interest is limited to social-related issues, social interpretations, and emancipation of socially disadvantaged groups, which contributes to creating a socially just, rights and humanity-based context. Refer to the author guidelines for detailed information on the "Types of Acceptable Articles".

This journal is considered an outlet for academic scholarships for all disciplines, including but not limited to the following perspectives:

  • Social Sciences
  • Cultural Science
  • Political and governance studies
  • Education and social pedagogy
  • Socio-political and economic studies
  • Social anthropology and relationship studies
  • Management and leadership studies
  • Psycho-social studies
  • Social health and well-being
  • Humanity and social communication
  • Language and socio-linguistics studies
  • Religion and human discipline
  • Social law and human rights
  • Social Justice and democracy
  • Management and digital innovation
  • Social geography
  • Socio-cultural issues, among others.

Definition of Terms

  • ERRCD Forum defines "Sociality Studies" as a socially informed discourse with a trace of socialisation and emancipatory tendencies involving human/non-human interactions and their relationships. 

Publication Frequency

Prior to 2025, IJSS published one issue per year under a continuous publication model, where articles were made available online on an article-by-article basis immediately upon acceptance and finalisation. Starting in January 2025, IJSS has transitioned to publishing two issues annually while maintaining the continuous publication model. Articles finalised between January and June constitute Issue 1, while those finalised between July and December form Issue 2. This update ensures the rapid dissemination of research findings while providing a structured organisation of biannual issues.

Starting in 2024, the Journal welcomes special issues and encourages prospective special guest editors to submit their proposals. Interested individuals can find detailed guidelines and submission procedures in the Special Issue Policy.