Peer-Reviewed · Open Access · Bi-Annual

International Journal of Social Science Research & Foundation

IJSSRF publishes original research, reviews, and critical commentary across the social sciences, advancing rigorous, evidence-based scholarship with a fast, transparent, and fair peer-review process.

120+Published Articles
340+Contributing Authors
48Countries Represented
6–8 wksAverage Review Time

About the Journal

Advancing rigorous social science scholarship

IJSSRF is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across sociology, political science, economics, education, anthropology, and allied social science disciplines.

Founded to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world social impact, the journal provides a credible, rapid, and fully open platform for researchers, practitioners, and policy analysts worldwide. We are committed to methodological rigor, transparent peer review, and zero predatory publishing practices.

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Why Publish With Us

  • 01 Double-blind peer review completed in 6–8 weeks
  • 02 100% open-access — no reader paywalls, ever
  • 03 Introductory Article Processing Charge waiver
  • 04 Indexed discoverability via Google Scholar & Crossref
  • 05 Dedicated editorial support throughout submission

Aim & Scope

A multidisciplinary home for social science research

IJSSRF welcomes empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented contributions across the following core areas of focus.

Sociology & Anthropology

Social structures, cultural dynamics, identity, and community studies.

Political Science & Governance

Policy analysis, public administration, and comparative governance.

Economics & Development

Development economics, labor markets, and socio-economic policy.

Education & Pedagogy

Educational psychology, curriculum design, and learning outcomes.

Don't see your area listed? View the full scope statement — submissions in emerging interdisciplinary fields are encouraged.

Journal Features

Built for researchers, by researchers

Rigorous Peer Review

Every submission undergoes thorough double-blind evaluation by domain experts.

Global Reach

Published work reaches an international audience of scholars and policy practitioners.

Rapid Publication

An efficient editorial process ensures timely publication without compromising quality.

Open Access

All published papers are freely accessible online, maximizing visibility and citation impact.

Publication Process

From manuscript to publication in four steps

01

Prepare Manuscript

Format your paper according to our author guidelines and templates.

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02

Submit Paper

Upload your manuscript securely through our online submission system.

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03

Peer Review

Your paper undergoes double-blind evaluation by qualified subject experts.

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04

Publication

Accepted papers are copyedited, typeset, and published open access worldwide.

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Current Issue

Volume 1, Issue 1 — 2026

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Volume 1 · Issue 1

January–June 2026

This inaugural issue brings together original research articles and critical reviews spanning sociology, governance, and development economics, reflecting the journal's commitment to methodological rigor from day one.

Submission Status: Open Peer Review: Double-Blind Access: Open Access License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Latest Articles

Recently Published

Informal Labor Markets and Household Resilience in Peri-Urban Economies

S. Okafor, T. Lindqvist

Curriculum Reform and Equity Outcomes in Secondary Education Systems

Dr. N. Castillo, P. Singh

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Editorial Board

Guided by leading scholars

Our editorial board comprises distinguished academics and researchers committed to upholding the highest standards of scholarly publishing.

Dr. A. Sharma

Editor-in-Chief

Dept. of Sociology, University of Delhi

Dr. M. Lindqvist

Associate Editor

Stockholm School of Economics

Dr. N. Castillo

Section Editor, Education

National Autonomous University, Mexico

Dr. S. Okafor

Section Editor, Economics

University of Lagos

Journal Policies

Publishing with integrity and transparency

Publication Ethics

IJSSRF adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. We are committed to ensuring ethical conduct at every stage of the publication process.

  • Zero tolerance for plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate submission
  • Mandatory conflict-of-interest disclosure for authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Transparent procedures for handling allegations of misconduct
  • Authorship determined by genuine intellectual contribution
Peer Review Policy

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, typically completed within 6–8 weeks.

  • Initial editorial screening for scope and quality
  • Evaluation by a minimum of two independent expert reviewers
  • Author identity withheld from reviewers and vice versa
  • Final decision by the handling editor based on reviewer recommendations
Open Access Policy

IJSSRF is a fully open-access journal. All articles are made freely available immediately upon publication, with no subscription or paywall restrictions.

  • Free, immediate, and permanent access to full-text articles
  • Readers may read, download, copy, and distribute articles for non-commercial use with attribution
  • Compliant with major funder open-access mandates
Publication Frequency

IJSSRF publishes bi-annually, with two issues released each year.

  • Issue 1: January – June
  • Issue 2: July – December
  • Manuscripts are accepted on a continuous, rolling basis

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Contact

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Editorial Office

123 Scholar Avenue, Research District, New Delhi, India – 110001

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST

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