Peer Review Process

All submissions to AIJSSH are subject to a rigorous, double-blind peer-review process. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent expert reviewers with relevant specialization, ensuring the soundness of the research methodology, the accuracy of results, and the significance of the scholarly contribution.

Following successful peer review, accepted manuscripts undergo a comprehensive editorial review conducted by the Editorial Board to ensure full compliance with the journal’s publication policies and academic standards. This review includes, but is not limited to, the following criteria:

  • Adherence to research and publication ethics.
  • Quality of academic writing and linguistic accuracy.
  • Clarity of research objectives, methodology, and originality of findings.
  • Proper citation and referencing in accordance with the journal’s adopted style.
  • Verification of originality and absence of plagiarism through similarity detection tools.

Through these procedures, AIJSSH aims to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly excellence, ensuring the publication of credible, high-quality research that effectively advances knowledge in the social sciences and humanities.

Estimated Timeline for Peer Review

The journal follows well-defined procedures to ensure the quality and integrity of the peer review process. The estimated timelines are as follows:

  1. Initial editorial screening: 3–7 days
  2. Assignment and dispatch to reviewers: 7–14 days
  3. Scientific peer review process: 2–4 weeks
  4. Author revision period (if required): 1–2 weeks
  5. Final review after revision (if applicable): 1 week

These timelines may vary slightly depending on the nature of the manuscript and reviewers' responsiveness.

Publication Workflow from Submission to Release

Each manuscript undergoes the following stages prior to publication:

  1. Submission through the OJS platform
  2. Initial screening and assessment of the manuscript’s relevance to the journal’s scope
  3. Plagiarism and similarity check
  4. Assignment to a section editor and dispatch for peer review
  5. Receipt of reviewers’ reports and editorial decision
  6. Request for revisions from the author (if necessary)
  7. Final acceptance for publication
  8. Copyediting, formatting, and technical production
  9. Publication in the upcoming issue and online availability in PDF format under the open-access model