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Article Types and Academic Submission Categories
International Journal of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Commerce (IJAHSSC) is an international peer-reviewed, refereed and open access scholarly journal committed to the publication of original, innovative and high-quality academic research. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, professors, faculty members, PhD scholars, postdoctoral researchers, industry experts and academic professionals seeking to advance knowledge, promote scholarly excellence and contribute meaningful insights to their respective fields of study.
The journal accepts a diverse range of manuscript categories, including Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Systematic Reviews, Case Studies, Short Communications, Conceptual and Theoretical Papers, Policy Analyses, Technical Notes, Scholarly Commentaries and other academically significant contributions. Each submission is evaluated through a rigorous editorial and peer-review process to ensure originality, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, academic relevance and contribution to existing scholarly literature.
Selecting the most appropriate article category helps improve editorial assessment, peer-review efficiency, research discoverability, citation potential and scholarly dissemination. Authors are encouraged to choose the manuscript type that best represents the objectives, methodology, findings, practical implications and academic contribution of their work. All submissions should align with the journal’s aims, scope, publication ethics and quality standards to maximize their value for the global academic and research community served by IJAHSSC.
Author Guidance
Helps authors choose the correct article category before submitting a manuscript.
Scholarly Integrity
Promotes originality, transparent authorship, research ethics and citation honesty.
How Authors Should Select the Correct Article Type
Before submission, authors should compare the purpose, depth, evidence, methodology and contribution of the manuscript with the categories listed below. Correct classification improves editorial screening, reviewer assignment, metadata accuracy and academic discoverability.
New Data or Findings
Select Original Research Article when the manuscript presents new evidence, data, analysis or field-based findings.
Literature Synthesis
Select Review Article or Systematic Review when the work analyzes existing scholarly literature.
Real Case Analysis
Select Case Study when the paper examines a specific institution, event, policy, community, practice or model.
Theory or Concept
Select Conceptual or Theoretical Paper when the manuscript develops a framework, model or scholarly argument.
Original Research Articles
Advancing Knowledge Through Novel Scholarly Investigation
Original Research Articles are the primary scholarly publication category of IJAHSSC. These manuscripts present new findings, field investigation, empirical observation, experimental results, theoretical advancement, policy analysis or evidence-based academic contribution relevant to the journal's official scope.
Suitable Content Includes
- Empirical research studies
- Quantitative, qualitative or mixed-method studies
- Survey-based research
- Experimental or field-based studies
- Policy-oriented research
- Applied academic research
- Discipline-specific or interdisciplinary research
Recommended Structure
- Title
- Abstract and Keywords
- Introduction
- Review of Literature
- Research Methodology
- Results / Findings
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
Recommended Word Count: 4000–9000 words. Original Research Articles should demonstrate novelty, academic relevance, methodological soundness and clear contribution to knowledge.
Review Articles
Synthesizing Existing Knowledge for Scholarly Advancement
Review Articles critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize previously published scholarly literature on a specific topic, theme, theory, method or research domain. A strong review article should identify research gaps, unresolved debates, future directions and meaningful scholarly patterns.
Suitable Review Types
- Narrative review
- Critical review
- Scoping review
- Thematic review
- Comparative literature review
- Research trend analysis
Expected Features
- Clear review objective
- Authentic scholarly sources
- Critical interpretation
- Research gap identification
- Future research recommendations
- Accurate citation and references
Recommended Word Count: 5000–12000 words. Review Articles should not be simple summaries; they must provide analytical and scholarly value.
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
Transparent, Structured and Evidence-Based Review Research
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses follow a transparent search, selection, screening and synthesis protocol. These manuscripts are suitable when authors systematically evaluate published evidence using clear inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Search Strategy
Define databases, keywords, search period and selection criteria.
Screening Method
Explain inclusion, exclusion, duplication removal and quality assessment.
Data Synthesis
Present structured synthesis, comparative analysis or statistical interpretation.
Reporting Quality
Use transparent tables, diagrams and methodological explanation wherever applicable.
Case Study Articles
Real-World Analysis and Practical Academic Insights
Case Study Articles present detailed investigation and analytical interpretation of a specific event, institution, organization, classroom practice, field situation, community, policy, project, method, intervention or real-world scholarly case relevant to the journal's academic scope.
Suitable Case Study Topics
- Institutional or organizational analysis
- Educational, social, professional or scientific practices
- Policy implementation examples
- Community or field-based cases
- Discipline-specific applied cases
- Innovation and intervention models
Recommended Components
- Background and context
- Problem statement
- Case methodology
- Observations and analysis
- Lessons learned
- Practical implications
- Recommendations
Short Communications
Concise Scholarly Communication of Emerging Findings
Short Communications are brief academic manuscripts intended for focused, meaningful and timely dissemination of preliminary findings, compact observations, urgent scholarly insights, pilot study results or concise evidence-based contributions.
Suitable Submissions
- Preliminary research findings
- Pilot studies
- Focused observations
- Short reports
- New research concepts
- Compact academic insights
Expected Qualities
- Concise but evidence-based
- Focused contribution
- Clear research relevance
- Original academic value
- Readable and well-structured presentation
Recommended Word Count: 1500–3500 words.
Technical Notes
Focused Explanation of Methods, Tools, Procedures or Applied Innovations
Technical Notes are concise manuscripts that explain a method, tool, protocol, dataset, experimental process, instructional model, analytical procedure, software workflow, professional practice or applied innovation within the journal's field of interest.
Method Notes
Focused explanation of a research method, procedure or analytical approach.
Dataset Notes
Brief description of useful data, records, observations or structured information.
Tool or Model Notes
Academic explanation of tools, frameworks, instruments or professional models.
Applied Innovation
Focused account of practical innovation with scholarly relevance.
Conceptual, Analytical and Theoretical Papers
Developing Scholarly Thought, Models and Academic Frameworks
Conceptual and Theoretical Papers focus on the development of new scholarly frameworks, academic interpretations, theoretical arguments, conceptual models or analytical paradigms. These papers should be grounded in literature, logic, comparison and academic reasoning.
Suitable Themes
- Theoretical model development
- Conceptual framework building
- Critical academic interpretation
- Comparative theoretical discussion
- Interdisciplinary concept development
- Policy or ethical argumentation
Recommended Components
- Conceptual foundation
- Theoretical discussion
- Scholarly justification
- Academic implications
- Future applicability
- Conclusion
Policy Papers
Evidence-Based Analysis for Institutional, Social, Educational or Professional Decision-Making
Policy Papers examine policies, practices, frameworks, governance systems, institutional mechanisms or public/professional decisions with evidence-based analysis. A good policy paper should be balanced, research-supported and academically responsible.
Policy Context
Clear explanation of policy background, stakeholders and relevance.
Evidence Base
Use authentic data, literature, reports or field-based evidence.
Recommendations
Offer realistic and academically justified recommendations.
Public Value
Explain implications for society, institutions, professionals or academic practice.
Book Reviews
Critical Engagement With Academic Literature
IJAHSSC may consider scholarly reviews of academic books relevant to the journal's scope. Book Reviews should provide critical evaluation, scholarly interpretation and balanced academic assessment rather than promotional description.
Expected Elements
- Book overview
- Author/editor background
- Critical analysis
- Strengths and limitations
- Academic contribution
- Relevance for scholars
Scholarly Value
Book Reviews help scholars, students, libraries and researchers identify important academic resources and emerging intellectual trends.
Recommended Word Count: 1000–3000 words.
Editorials, Commentary and Perspective Papers
Scholarly Reflection and Academic Dialogue
Editorials, Commentary and Perspective Papers provide academically grounded discussion on emerging research issues, ethical publishing, disciplinary developments, professional debates, educational reforms, social transformation or future academic directions.
Recommended Word Count: 1500–4000 words. These submissions should be analytical, balanced, evidence-informed and scholarly in tone.
Submissions Normally Not Considered
To protect academic quality and publication integrity, IJAHSSC normally does not consider manuscripts that fail to meet scholarly, ethical, technical or scope-related requirements.
Plagiarized Work
Copied, duplicated or excessively similar manuscripts are not accepted.
Unverified AI Content
AI-generated manuscripts, fabricated references or unverifiable claims are not accepted.
Fake References
Invented, predatory, irrelevant or misleading references may lead to rejection.
Out-of-Scope Work
Submissions unrelated to the journal's approved academic scope may be declined.
Initial Editorial Evaluation Before Peer Review
Submitted manuscripts may undergo an initial editorial screening before peer review. This step helps determine whether the paper is complete, relevant, ethical, original and suitable for further evaluation.
Scope Check
Alignment with the journal's aims, scope and research areas.
Format Check
Completeness of title, abstract, keywords, author details and references.
Integrity Check
Originality, plagiarism, citation accuracy and declaration review.
Reviewer Matching
Eligible manuscripts are assigned for appropriate expert review.
Before Submission Checklist
Manuscript Preparation
- Title is clear and searchable
- Abstract is complete and meaningful
- Keywords are relevant and specific
- Article type is correctly selected
- Tables, figures and captions are clear
- References are complete and authentic
Ethics and Declarations
- Originality confirmed
- Conflict of interest declared
- Funding statement included where applicable
- Human/animal ethics approval mentioned where required
- AI-use disclosure included where applicable
- Corresponding author details verified
Publication Visibility and Long-Term Discoverability
Manuscripts accepted by IJAHSSC should be prepared with clear metadata, structured headings, accurate citations and meaningful keywords to support Google Scholar discoverability, DOI-linked citation visibility, repository compatibility and long-term academic access.
Google Scholar Ready
Clear title, abstract, author metadata and references support academic search visibility.
DOI Identity
DOI prefix 10.65919 supports persistent academic identification.
Metadata Quality
Structured metadata improves indexing and article discovery.
Digital Preservation
Stable metadata and open access structure support long-term scholarly access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Article Types FAQ
Which article type should I select?
Select Original Research for new findings, Review Article for literature synthesis, Case Study for practical analysis, Short Communication for concise findings, and Conceptual Paper for theoretical or framework-based work.
Does IJAHSSC accept review articles?
Yes. IJAHSSC may accept review articles when they provide critical analysis, research gap identification and meaningful scholarly synthesis.
Can interdisciplinary manuscripts be submitted?
Yes. Interdisciplinary manuscripts may be considered when they are clearly aligned with the journal's official aims, scope and academic focus.
Can AI-generated manuscripts be submitted?
No. AI-generated manuscripts, fabricated references, fake data and unverifiable claims are not acceptable. Limited AI assistance must be disclosed where applicable.
Are all submissions peer reviewed?
Eligible scholarly submissions are evaluated according to editorial screening and peer review standards applicable to the manuscript category.
Where should I submit my manuscript?
Authors should submit manuscripts through the official online submission system of IJAHSSC after reviewing author guidelines, ethics policy and APC information.
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