Education & Social Sciences

Welcome to IJESS!

 

Thank you for considering the International Journal of Education & Social Sciences (IJESS) as the venue for publishing your research. We are committed to disseminating high-quality, original, and impactful scholarly work that contributes to the advancement of education, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary research.

 

IJESS provides an international platform for researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and scholars to exchange innovative ideas, evidence-based findings, and theoretical insights that address contemporary educational and societal challenges. The journal welcomes submissions from researchers worldwide and is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality, editorial excellence, and publication ethics.

 

Before submitting your manuscript, authors are encouraged to carefully read the following guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and review process.

 

 

Authors should ensure that their manuscript:

 

•           Falls within the aims and scope of the journal.

•           Is original and has not been published previously.

•           Is not under consideration by another journal or publisher.

•           Has been approved by all listed authors.

•           Complies with applicable ethical standards.

•           Has been proofread for clarity, grammar, and academic writing quality.

•           Follows the journal's formatting and referencing requirements.

•           Includes all required declarations and supporting documents.

 

Submitting a manuscript signifies that all authors agree to the journal's editorial and publication policies.

 

 

IJESS welcomes a variety of scholarly contributions, including:

 

Original Research Articles

Original empirical or theoretical studies that present significant and previously unpublished research findings.

 

Review Articles

Comprehensive and critical reviews synthesizing existing literature while identifying emerging trends, research gaps, and future directions.

 

Conceptual Papers

Scholarly discussions proposing new theoretical frameworks, models, or perspectives relevant to education and the social sciences.

Case Studies

In-depth analyses of educational practices, organizations, communities, policies, or social phenomena that provide valuable practical and theoretical insights.

 

Short Communications

Brief reports presenting novel research findings, pilot studies, or innovative educational practices.

Book Reviews

 

Critical evaluations of recently published academic books relevant to the journal's scope.

 

 

Authors should prepare manuscripts in clear, concise, and professional English. Manuscripts should be logically organized and easy to follow.

 

A typical research article should include:

 

•           Title

•           Author Information

•           Abstract

•           Keywords

•           Introduction

•           Literature Review

•           Research Methodology

•           Results

•           Discussion

•           Conclusion

•           Acknowledgements (if applicable)

•           Funding Statement

•           Conflict of Interest Declaration

•           Data Availability Statement

•           References

•           Appendices (if necessary)

 

Authors should ensure consistency in headings, numbering, tables, figures, and citations throughout the manuscript.

 

Title

The manuscript title should accurately reflect the content of the study while remaining concise and informative. Avoid unnecessary abbreviations and overly lengthy titles.

 

Abstract

The abstract should provide a concise summary of the research, including:

•           Background

•           Objectives

•           Research methodology

•           Major findings

•           Conclusions

•           Practical or theoretical implications

 

The abstract should be understandable without reference to the main text.

 

Keywords

Authors should provide between four and eight keywords that accurately describe the subject matter and improve article discoverability.

 

Language Requirements

Manuscripts can be of any language as we are multi lingual journal.

Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited before submission. Language editing improves readability but does not guarantee acceptance.

 

Formatting Requirements

Authors should:

 

•           Use a standard readable font.

•           Maintain consistent spacing and margins.

•           Number all pages consecutively.

•           Number tables and figures sequentially.

•           Provide captions for all illustrations.

•           Ensure that images are of publication quality.

•           Use SI units where applicable.

 

The editorial office may adjust formatting during production while preserving the scientific content.

 

References

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all references.

Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list, and every reference listed must be cited within the manuscript.

References should be prepared according to the citation style specified in the journal's Author Guidelines.

Authors should avoid excessive self-citation and citation manipulation.

 

 

IJESS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity.

 

Authors are expected to:

 

•           Submit only original work.

•           Properly acknowledge the work of others.

•           Present accurate research findings.

•           Avoid fabrication, falsification, and selective reporting.

•           Maintain complete research records.

•           Cooperate with editorial investigations when required.

 

Any breach of publication ethics may result in rejection, correction, or retraction.

Authorship

 

Authorship should reflect substantial intellectual contributions to the research.

Each listed author should have:

 

•           Contributed significantly to the conception or design of the study.

•           Participated in data collection, analysis, or interpretation.

•           Contributed to drafting or revising the manuscript.

•           Approved the final version.

•           Accepted responsibility for the integrity of the work.

 

Individuals who contributed to the project but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately.

 

 

The corresponding author serves as the primary contact between the journal and all co-authors throughout the submission, peer-review, and publication process.

 

The corresponding author is responsible for:

 

•           Ensuring author approval before submission.

•           Managing communication with the editorial office.

•           Coordinating revisions.

•           Reviewing publication proofs.

•           Ensuring compliance with journal policies.

 

 

All submitted manuscripts must be original.

The journal screens every submission using plagiarism detection software.

 

The following are considered unacceptable:

 

•           Direct plagiarism

•           Mosaic plagiarism

•           Self-plagiarism

•           Duplicate publication

•           Salami publication

•           Unattributed paraphrasing

 

Manuscripts containing unethical levels of similarity may be rejected immediately.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

 

Authors may use AI-assisted tools for language improvement, grammar correction, or formatting support.

However:

 

•           AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

•           Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy and originality of the manuscript.

•           AI-generated text, images, or analyses must be carefully reviewed by the authors.

•           Significant use of AI should be transparently disclosed within the manuscript.

 

 

Studies involving human participants should comply with applicable ethical standards.

Where appropriate, manuscripts should include:

 

•           Institutional ethical approval.

•           Informed consent.

•           Protection of participant confidentiality.

•           Compliance with national and international ethical guidelines.

 

Authors may be asked to provide supporting documentation during editorial review.

 

 

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the research.

If no conflicts exist, authors should clearly state:

"The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this manuscript."

 

 

All financial support received for the research should be disclosed.

The funding statement should identify:

 

•           Funding organization

•           Grant number (if applicable)

•           Role of the funding agency

 

If no funding was received, this should also be stated.

 

 

Authors are encouraged to make research data available whenever possible.

The manuscript should include a Data Availability Statement explaining:

 

•           Where data can be accessed.

•           Conditions for access.

•           Reasons for restricted availability, if applicable.

Transparency strengthens research reproducibility.

 

 

Authors submit manuscripts through the journal's online submission system. Following submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening to assess its relevance to the journal's scope, compliance with formatting requirements, and adherence to ethical standards.

 

Suitable manuscripts proceed to a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by independent experts. Authors may be invited to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer comments. Once revisions are satisfactorily addressed and the manuscript is accepted, it enters copyediting, proofreading, typesetting, DOI assignment, and final publication.

 

Authors are encouraged to respond to reviewer comments thoroughly, respectfully, and within the specified revision period to facilitate timely publication.

 

 

Following acceptance, authors will receive page proofs for final review. Proofs should be checked carefully for typographical or formatting errors, as only minor corrections are permitted at this stage. Substantial changes to the manuscript after acceptance may require editorial approval.

Once finalized, the article will be published online with complete bibliographic information and a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI), making it immediately accessible to the global research community.