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Author Guidelines

Manuscripts must include the following: Submitted manuscripts must contain original content and must not be published or under consideration for publication elsewhere. Although no strict maximum length is imposed, Author(s) are invited to write as concisely as possible. Unnecessarily long manuscripts may be returned without review.

The submitted file (in .doc/.docx format) should be anonymous, single-spaced, and must include the title of the paper, an abstract of no more than 200 words, 3 to 4 keywords, 3 to 4 JEL Classification codes, and the main text.

At the initial stage of submission, strict formatting is not required. However, after acceptance, Author(s) will be asked to follow the Formatting Requirements illustrated below.

You can download the example submission template from the following link:

IJSSD Manuscript Template (.docx) 

Formatting Requirements

This section outlines the essential requirements for copyediting, typesetting, and layout for final manuscript submissions. To maintain the strict integrity of the double-blind peer review process, authors must submit their work as two distinct documents: a separate cover page and the main manuscript. The manuscript file must contain only the article title and the body of the work. Under no circumstances should the manuscript include author names, affiliations, contact details, or identifying document metadata.

Authors are entirely responsible for copyediting their manuscripts prior to submission. The text must be thoroughly checked for grammatical accuracy and stylistic consistency. Additionally, the document must be formatted according to the required layout standards to be considered ready for publication.

Please ensure that no acknowledgments, funding disclosures, or personal thanks are included in the initial submission, as this information frequently compromises anonymity. Acknowledgments may only be incorporated into the final version of the manuscript after official acceptance. Manuscripts that fail to comply with these anonymization and formatting guidelines will be returned immediately without undergoing review.

Page Layout and Spacing

  • Page size must be A4. Do not use “letter” size (8.5 x 11-inches).

  • Left margin must be 4 cm; right, top, and bottom margins must be 3 cm, including your tables and figures.

  • Single-space your text.

  • Use a single-column layout. All text (including references) should be fully justified (flush with the left and right margins).

  • Indent all paragraphs except those immediately following a section heading. An indent should be at least 1.25 cm. Make sure to be consistent throughout the manuscript.

  • Equations, long quotations, theorems, propositions, special remarks, tables, figures, etc., should be set off from the surrounding text by additional space above and below.

  • Avoid “widows” and “orphans”; make sure that headings are on the same page as the text that follows them, and do not begin a page with the last line of a paragraph. This also applies to titles or notes attached to tables.

  • Avoid leaving more than a quarter of a page empty unless absolutely necessary.

Fonts

  • Main Body: 12 pt. Times or the closest comparable font available.

  • Equations: 12 pt. Times or the closest comparable font available.

  • Tables, graphs & figures: Text accompanying graphs, figures, and tables should be no smaller than 8 pt.

  • Use Times or the closest comparable font available, except where special symbols are needed.

  • Set the font color to black for all text.

  • Use italics rather than underlining or bolding to emphasize text.

  • Foreign terms should be set in italics rather than underlined or bold.

  • Titles of books, movies, etc., should be set in italics.

Headings Headings should be distinguished from the main body text by their font size and style. Please format headings and sub-headings as follows:

  • Headings: 14 pt. Times, bold.

  • Sub-headings: 12 pt. Times, bold.

  • Sub-sub-headings: 12 pt. Times, bold and italic.

Footnotes

  • Do not use footnotes for referencing or additional explanations. All citations must be made in-text according to the APA style.

Tables, Figures & Graphs

  • Use high-resolution figures.

  • To the extent possible, tables and figures should appear in the document near where they are referenced in the text.

  • Large tables or figures should be put on pages by themselves.

  • Make sure to use at least an 8 pt. font size in tables, figures, and graphs.

  • Everything must be easily readable when viewed on a computer screen at 100% and when physically printed.

  • All tables and figures must fit within the margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right) in both portrait and landscape views.

Mathematics and Equations

  • Roman letters used in mathematical expressions as variables must be italicized. Roman letters used as part of multi-letter function names should not be italicized. Subscripts and superscripts must be a smaller font size than the main text.

  • Use 12 pt. Times or the closest comparable font available.

  • Type short mathematical expressions inline.

  • Longer expressions and expressions using many different levels (e.g., fractions) must appear as display math.

  • Important definitions or concepts can also be set off as display math.

  • Number your equations sequentially. Put equation numbers on the right.

  • Insert a blank line before and after each equation.

  • Avoid symbols and notation in unusual fonts.

  • When proofing your document, pay particular attention to the rendering of the mathematics.

References

Style Guide

  • Please note that the International Journal of Social Sciences Dimensions only accepts online submissions.

  • The electronic file should be in MS Word for Windows (.doc/.docx). In the electronic file, please be sure to:

    • Clear the file of all possible viruses.

    • Erase everything from the file except the manuscript.

    • Remove all information that could identify the author(s) of the paper (including acknowledgments and contact information) to ensure a blind review process. Be sure to remove all identifying information from the 'File > Info > Properties' menu in MS Word.

    • Place the entire submission in a single file.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • A similarity and plagiarism report is added to the submission as a a separate file. The similarity index must not exceed 15%; manuscripts failing to meet this requirement will be rejected without further review.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines. The first page should feature the full name(s) of the author(s), along with a footnote containing the email address, ORCID number, and institutional affiliation for each author.

Please ensure that the following 4 documents are uploaded to the system:

  • Cover Page: Must be fully completed and must include all author information. For the correct formatting of names, affiliations, and contact details, you can refer to the structure displayed in this template: Cover Page Template (.docx)
  •  Article Text: Must contain the full text of the article. Crucially, it must not contain any author information (names, institutions, or identifiers) to ensure a double-blind peer review. Manuscript Template (.docx)
  • Similarity Report: The overall similarity index must not exceed 15%. 
  • Copyright Transfer Agreement: This document must be uploaded with a corresponding author's handwritten signature. Copyright Transfer and Author Declaration Form

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Copyright Notice

The Author(s) must make a formal transfer of copyright for each article prior to publication in the International Journal of Social Sciences Dimensions. Such a transfer enables the Journal to defend itself against plagiarism and other forms of copyright infringement. The Author(s) agree(s) that the copyright of the article to be published in the International Journal of Social Sciences Dimensions is hereby transferred, throughout the world and for the full term and all extensions and renewals thereof, to the International Journal of Social Sciences Dimensions.

The Author(s) reserve(s): (a) all trademark and patent rights, if any, and (b) the right to use all or part of the information contained in this article in future, non-commercial works of the Author's own. Additionally, if the article is a "work-for-hire" and made within the scope of the Author's employment, the employer may use all or part of the information contained in this article for intra-company use, provided the usual acknowledgements are given regarding the copyright notice and reference to the original publication.

The Author(s) warrant(s) that the article is the Author's original work and has not been published before. If excerpts from copyrighted works are included, the Author(s) will obtain written permission from the copyright owners and shall credit the sources in the article. The Author(s) also warrant(s) that the article contains no libelous or unlawful statements and does not infringe upon the rights of others. If the article was prepared jointly with other Author(s), the submitting Author agrees to inform the co-Author(s) of the terms of the copyright transfer and to sign on their behalf; alternatively, in the case of a "work-for-hire", the employer or an authorized representative of the employer must sign the agreement.

You can download the Copyright Transfer Form from the following link: 

Copyright Transfer and Author Declaration Form (.docx)

Copyright Transfer and Author Declaration Form (.pdf)

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