The Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Development Studies invites submissions of original, high-quality manuscripts that align with the journal’s interdisciplinary focus. Authors must ensure that their work adheres to the following guidelines before submission. Manuscripts that do not meet these standards may be returned for revision prior to peer review.

General Requirements
All manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English. Submissions should be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Any form of plagiarism or data fabrication will result in immediate rejection. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and ethical integrity of their research.

Manuscript Types Accepted
• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Short Communications
• Case Studies or Technical Reports
• Methodological Papers
• Invited Editorials or Commentaries

Manuscript Formatting
Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format, using Times New Roman (12-point font), with double spacing and standard 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins. Pages must be numbered consecutively. The text should follow a clear structure with appropriate section headings and subheadings.

Title Page
• Full title of the manuscript (brief yet descriptive)
• Names and affiliations of all authors
• Corresponding author’s name, email, and contact number
• ORCID iDs (if available)
• Short running title (maximum 50 characters)

Abstract and Keywords
• Abstract: 200–300 words summarizing the background, methodology, results, and conclusion. Structured abstracts are preferred where applicable.
• Keywords: 4 to 6 relevant keywords placed after the abstract.

Main Text Structure
For Original Research Articles, the structure should typically follow the IMRaD format:
• Introduction: State the background, significance, and objectives of the study.
• Materials and Methods: Provide sufficient detail for reproducibility, including sampling design, data collection instruments, analytical frameworks, and research settings.
• Results: Clearly present the findings with supporting tables, figures, or qualitative excerpts.
• Discussion: Interpret the results, relate them to prior literature, and emphasize implications for policy, theory, or practice.
• Conclusion: Summarize key insights and suggest directions for future inquiry.

Review Articles should provide a comprehensive synthesis of current trends, debates, and research gaps in relevant disciplines, such as development studies, cultural theory, governance, education, or sociology. Systematic reviews must comply with PRISMA guidelines where applicable.

Case Studies or Technical Reports should include a clear problem definition, methodology, contextual background, results, and practical or policy implications.

Tables and Figures
• Each figure and table must be numbered and cited in the text.
• Provide a clear title or legend for every figure or table.
• Images must be submitted at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
• Avoid duplication of data in both figures and tables.

References
References should follow APA style. All in-text citations must correspond to full references at the end of the manuscript. Use the author–date format consistently.

Ethical Considerations
If the study involves human participants, interviews, focus groups, or archival content with identifiable subjects, authors must include ethical clearance details and informed consent statements. All procedures must align with institutional or national research ethics standards.

Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work. A conflict of interest declaration is required even when there are no conflicts.

Funding Statement
Provide a clear statement of any financial support received, including the names of funding agencies and grant numbers, if applicable.

Acknowledgments
Optional acknowledgments can be included to credit individuals, institutions, or contributors who do not meet authorship criteria.

Authorship Criteria
All listed authors should have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript.

Submission Process
Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online submission portal or via the official submission email. Ensure that all necessary files are included: title page, main document, figures, tables, and any supplementary material.

Peer Review Process
All submitted articles undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by a rigorous double-blind peer review. Revisions may be requested to ensure scientific quality and clarity. The editorial team is committed to a fair and timely review process.

Copyright and Licensing
The journal follows an open-access publishing model. Authors retain the copyright and grant the publisher permission to publish the accepted version under a Creative Commons license. All accepted articles are freely accessible upon publication.

Proofs and Corrections
Page proofs will be sent to the corresponding author before publication. Authors should review and return the corrected proofs promptly. Only minor corrections will be accommodated at this stage.

Article Processing Charges (APC)
An Article Processing Charge (APC) applies only to accepted articles. This fee supports the editorial workflow, peer review administration, online hosting, indexing, and production. There are no charges at the submission stage. Invoices are issued upon acceptance.

Contact Information
For further assistance, please contact the editorial office through the official email provided on the journal’s website.