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Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities



  • Authors may submit manuscripts in one of the following categories:
    • Original Research Articles: Presenting new and unpublished research findings.
    • Review Articles: Summarizing and critically analyzing existing literature on a topic.
    • Theoretical Papers: Focused on the development of new theoretical approaches or rethinking existing paradigms.
    • Case Studies: Analyses of specific events, institutions, or practices relevant to the journal’s scope.
    • Book Reviews: Evaluations of recent books within the fields of social sciences or humanities.
    • Short Communications: Brief contributions such as commentaries, report, or discussion notes.

  • Language
    Manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English. Submissions in Albanian or Macedonian may be considered for special issues but must be accompanied by an English version if accepted for publication.

    Length
    • Research Articles: 5,000 to 8,000 words
    • Review Articles: 4,000 to 7,000 words
    • Book Reviews or Short Communications: 1,000 to 2,500 words
    Word count includes references and footnotes.

    Formatting
    • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
    • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
    • Line Spacing: 1.5 or double spacing throughout the text
    • Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
    • Page numbers should be included on each page.

    Manuscript Structure
    Authors should organize their manuscript as follows:

    a. Title Page (submitted separately)
    • Full title of the article
    • Full name(s) of the author(s)
    • Institutional affiliation(s)
    • Email address of the corresponding author
    • ORCID iD (if available)
    • Acknowledgements or funding sources (if applicable)

    b. Main Document (anonymous for peer review)
    This document must not include any author-identifying information. It should contain:
    • Article title
    • Abstract (150–250 words)
    • Keywords (4–6, separated by commas)
    • Main text organized under appropriate headings:
    o Introduction
    o Literature Review (if applicable)
    o Methodology
    o Results
    o Discussion
    o Conclusion
    • Footnotes (if used)
    • References (see below for citation style)
    • Tables and Figures (inserted in the text or at the end)
  • The journal uses the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th Edition referencing style. Authors must ensure consistency in referencing both within the text and in the reference list.

    Examples:

    In-text citation:
    • One author: (Smith, 2022)
    • Two authors: (Smith & Jones, 2021)
    • Three or more authors: (Smith et al., 2020)
    Examples:
    Reference List:
    • Book:
    Smith, J. (2022). The study of society. Oxford University Press.
    • Journal Article:
    Brown, A., & Green, T. (2021). Social transformation and digital tools. Journal of Cultural Studies, 18(3), 45–67. https://doi.org/xxx

  • • All figures and tables must be numbered and clearly titled (e.g., Table 1, Figure 2).
    • They may be embedded in the manuscript or placed at the end, with their location indicated in the text.
    • If the article is accepted, authors may be asked to provide high-resolution image files for figures.