AUTHOR INFO

The International Journal of Social Sciences, Management and Arts (IJSSMA) welcomes original submissions from academic and non-academic authors. Contributors are requested to follow the guidelines below to ensure smooth editorial processing.

📑 Key Components of the Manuscript

Authors should ensure that the manuscript includes the following components where applicable:

  • Abstract
  • Statement of the problem / research objectives
  • Scope and limitations of the study
  • Methodology or approach adopted
  • Data sources, tools, or analytical techniques (if applicable)
  • Findings and conclusions
  • Recommendations or implications (optional)
  • References

Note: Manuscripts missing essential components or lacking clarity may be returned for revision or rejected during editorial review.

✍️ Manuscript Style Guidelines

Language

  • Manuscripts should be written in English
  • Clear, simple, and academic language is preferred

(Submissions in regional languages may be considered at the discretion of the editor.)

Font & Format

  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font size: 12 pt
  • Line spacing: Double-spaced
  • Pages should be numbered consecutively

📏 Length of Manuscript

  • Research Articles: 5–8 pages (including tables, figures, and references)
  • Review Articles / Essays: 4–6 pages
  • Book Reviews: 2–4 pages

🗓 Submission & Publication Schedule

  • Submission: Open throughout the year
  • Submission Deadline: 20th of every month
  • Publication Date: 30th of every month

Manuscripts accepted after editorial review are scheduled for publication in the corresponding monthly issue.

📄 Structure of the Manuscript

Title Page

The title page should include:

  • Title of the paper
  • Full name(s) of the author(s)
  • Institutional affiliation(s) (if any)
  • Corresponding author’s email address

Abstract

  • Length: 100–150 words
  • Should clearly state:
    • Purpose of the study
    • Scope or context
    • Key findings or arguments
    • Main conclusions
  • Avoid abbreviations where possible
  • Provide 3–5 keywords immediately after the abstract

Introduction

The introduction should:

  • Present the research problem or theme
  • Briefly review relevant literature or background
  • Explain the purpose and significance of the study

The content should be accessible to readers from different academic backgrounds.

Methodology / Approach

  • Describe the research design, methods, or analytical approach
  • Previously established methods should be cited
  • Only new or modified approaches need detailed explanation

(This section may be adapted or renamed depending on the nature of the paper.)

Results / Analysis

  • Present findings clearly and systematically
  • Use tables or figures where appropriate
  • Avoid interpretation unless combined with discussion

Discussion

  • Interpret findings in relation to existing literature
  • Highlight implications and relevance
  • Results and discussion may be combined if suitable

Conclusion

  • Summarize key findings or arguments
  • Highlight contributions and limitations
  • Provide recommendations or future directions where relevant

📊 Tables and Figures

  • Use tables and figures only when necessary
  • Each table or figure should be clearly titled and numbered
  • Avoid duplication of information in text and visuals

📚 References

  • References should be listed in alphabetical order
  • Follow a consistent referencing style

General format:

Author(s). (Year). Title of the work. Source/Publisher, Page numbers.

⚖️ Ethics & Originality

  • Submissions must be original and unpublished
  • Manuscripts should not be under consideration elsewhere
  • Plagiarism in any form is not acceptable
  • Manuscripts may be screened for plagiarism during editorial review