The Prime Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (PJSSH), published by Research Journals Online (SMC-Private) Limited, is committed to maintaining high standards of academic quality, ethical integrity, and transparency. These editorial guidelines provide a structured framework for authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure a fair and rigorous publication process.
Scope and Relevance
Manuscripts must be original and fall within the journal’s scope, including social sciences, humanities, cultural studies, policy research, and interdisciplinary fields. Authors are encouraged to review the Aims & Scope before submission.
Plagiarism Screening
All submissions undergo plagiarism checks using standard tools (e.g., Turnitin). PJSSH enforces a maximum similarity threshold of 19%. Manuscripts exceeding this limit may be returned or rejected prior to peer review.
Manuscript Requirements
Submissions must comply with the Author Guidelines and include:
Title and author information
Abstract and keywords
Structured manuscript (IMRAD or relevant format)
References in APA style (latest edition)
Tables, figures, acknowledgments, and ethical statements
Licensing Terms
All accepted articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license.
Double-Blind Review
PJSSH follows a double-blind peer review process where both author and reviewer identities remain confidential. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts.
Reviewer Selection and Ethics
Reviewers are selected based on expertise and must declare any conflicts of interest. All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.
Timeliness
Reviewers are expected to submit evaluations within 2–4 weeks, and the editorial office ensures timely communication with authors.
Decision Outcomes
Accept
Minor Revisions
Major Revisions
Reject
Authors receive detailed decision letters along with reviewer comments.
Revisions and Resubmissions
Authors must respond to reviewer comments and submit revised manuscripts within the specified timeframe.
Appeals
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal request to the Editor-in-Chief.
Authorship Criteria
All authors must have made significant contributions. The corresponding author ensures that all co-authors approve the final submission.
Conflict of Interest
All parties (authors, reviewers, editors) must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Research Ethics
Studies involving human participants or sensitive data must include ethical approval and informed consent statements.
Corrections and Retractions
PJSSH may issue:
Erratum (publisher errors)
Corrigendum (author corrections)
Retraction (for serious ethical or research issues)
All notices are clearly linked to the original publication.
Archiving
All articles are digitally archived to ensure long-term accessibility and citation reliability.
Selection
Editorial board members are selected based on expertise, academic reputation, and commitment to ethical publishing.
Duties
Overseeing peer review
Maintaining quality standards
Supporting journal development and policy
Rotation
Board membership is periodically reviewed to ensure diversity and relevance.
Author Support
The editorial office assists authors with submission queries, revision guidance, and publication timelines.
Professional Conduct
All communication must remain respectful, timely, and professional, ensuring a collaborative academic environment.
By following these guidelines, PJSSH ensures the publication of ethical, high-quality, and impactful research in social sciences and humanities.
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