Journal-Specific Academic Scope

Research Area

International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Communication (IJHSSC) welcomes original, ethical, peer-reviewed and evidence-based scholarly work within its officially declared research scope. This page helps authors and scholars identify whether their manuscript is suitable for submission before entering editorial screening.

Journal-Wise Subject Scope Author Submission Guidance DOI Prefix 10.65919 Google Scholar Ready
Journal Identity First

Research Scope of IJHSSC

International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Communication (IJHSSC) is an international open access, peer-reviewed and refereed scholarly journal. Its research scope is determined by the official subject coverage maintained in the journal database record, ensuring that each journal under the Multi Journal CMS displays only its own academic areas.

Humanities, Culture, Heritage & Human Development Studies
Social Sciences, Society, Governance & Public Policy Research
Communication, Media, Journalism & Digital Communication Studies
Language, Literature, Identity, Culture & Representation Research
Development Studies, Social Transformation & Community Advancement
Political, Economic & Contemporary Societal Issues Research
Interdisciplinary Humanities, Social Sciences & Global Challenges
Emerging Human, Social & Communication Research Domains

Journal-Specific Identity

Journal name, short title, ISSN, DOI prefix, frequency, contact details and research scope are dynamically aligned with this journal only.

Author-Centered Scope Guidance

Authors can compare their manuscript title, abstract, keywords, methodology and contribution with the official research areas before submission.

SEO & Academic Search Ready

The page supports subject discoverability, metadata clarity, Google Search, Google Scholar readiness and indexing-friendly academic visibility.

Official Research Domains

Academic Areas Covered by IJHSSC

The International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Communication (IJHSSC) welcomes original research, review articles, empirical studies, theoretical investigations, case studies and interdisciplinary scholarly contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas

Humanities
Literature
Comparative Literature
World Literature
Indian Literature
Language Studies
Linguistics
Translation Studies
Cultural Studies
Heritage Studies
Folklore Studies
Religious Studies
Philosophy
Ethics
Intellectual History
History
Historiography
Area Studies
Civilization Studies
Social Sciences
Sociology
Social Theory
Social Change
Social Policy
Social Justice
Social Work
Psychology
Social Psychology
Behavioral Studies
Political Science
Public Administration
Governance Studies
Public Policy
International Relations
Diplomacy Studies
Economics
Development Economics
Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Development Studies
Rural Development
Urban Studies
Population Studies
Demographic Studies
Human Rights Studies
Gender Studies
Women’s Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies
Communication Studies
Journalism
Mass Communication
Media Studies
Digital Media
New Media Studies
Social Media Studies
Political Communication
Development Communication
Corporate Communication
Strategic Communication
Public Relations
Advertising Studies
Film Studies
Television Studies
Visual Communication
Intercultural Communication
Organizational Communication
Communication Theory
Media Ethics
Media Literacy
Digital Communication
Information Society Studies
Knowledge Management
Public Discourse Analysis
Cultural Communication
Community Communication
Educational Communication
Digital Humanities
Artificial Intelligence and Society
Technology and Society
Sustainable Development Studies
Environmental Humanities
Globalization Studies
Citizenship Studies
Democracy Studies
Interdisciplinary Social Research
Multidisciplinary Humanities Research
The journal also encourages innovative interdisciplinary research that integrates humanities, social sciences and communication perspectives to address contemporary social, cultural, political, educational and media-related challenges at local, national and global levels.
Interdisciplinary Research

Interdisciplinary and Emerging Research within IJHSSC Scope

IJHSSC encourages interdisciplinary studies when the manuscript clearly connects with one or more official research areas of the journal. Authors should explain the academic relationship between disciplines, justify the methodology and present a clear scholarly contribution.

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Subject Relevance

The manuscript must connect directly with one or more official research areas.

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Methodological Clarity

Research design, data source, analysis and interpretation should be clearly explained.

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Scholarly Contribution

The paper should add conceptual, empirical, applied, policy or theoretical value.

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Ethical Integrity

Originality, citation accuracy, authorship transparency and ethical conduct are required.

Accepted Methodologies

Research Methodologies Accepted by IJHSSC

The journal accepts suitable research approaches according to discipline, research question and nature of evidence. Authors should select a method that supports valid, transparent and academically defensible conclusions.

Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Mixed Methods Research
Survey Research
Case Study Research
Comparative Research
Experimental Research
Action Research
Historical Research
Policy Analysis
Systematic Review
Meta Analysis
Article Types

Types of Contributions Accepted

Original Research Articles

Empirical, theoretical, experimental, analytical or field-based scholarly studies.

Review Articles

Critical reviews, systematic reviews, narrative reviews and literature syntheses.

Case Studies

Institutional, professional, field-based or discipline-specific case investigations.

Conceptual Papers

Theoretical models, conceptual frameworks and scholarly position papers.

Policy Papers

Policy analysis, governance studies, institutional review and reform-oriented papers.

Short Communications

Brief scholarly findings, technical notes and focused academic observations.

Out of Scope

What IJHSSC Does Not Publish

To protect editorial credibility and scholarly trust, IJHSSC normally does not consider submissions that are outside its official scope or fail to meet academic, ethical and methodological standards.

Plagiarized or Duplicate Content

Copied, redundant, duplicate or improperly attributed content is not accepted.

Promotional or Non-Academic Writing

Advertisements, personal opinion pieces, commercial promotions and non-scholarly essays are not suitable.

Unsupported Claims

Unverified, fabricated, pseudoscientific or weakly evidenced claims are rejected.

Incomplete Manuscripts

Abstract-only submissions, incomplete drafts and papers lacking scholarly methodology are not suitable.

SEO & Search Guidance

Search-Friendly Research Area Selection

Authors should select research topics and keywords that clearly reflect the subject scope of IJHSSC. A scope-matched title, structured abstract, relevant keywords, accurate references and clear methodology improve Google Search visibility, Google Scholar discovery and indexing metadata quality.

Global Research Community

Global Authors and Scholars Welcome

IJHSSC welcomes researchers, faculty members, scientists, professionals, policy experts, research scholars, independent scholars and institutional contributors from universities, colleges, research centres, professional bodies, government organizations and industry worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Research Area FAQ

What research areas does IJHSSC accept?
IJHSSC accepts manuscripts within the official research areas displayed on this page. These areas are loaded from the journal database record.
Does IJHSSC accept interdisciplinary research?
Yes. Interdisciplinary research is welcome when it clearly connects with one or more official research areas of the journal.
How should I check whether my paper fits the journal scope?
Authors should compare the title, abstract, keywords, methodology and contribution of the manuscript with the research areas listed on this page.
Does the journal accept review articles?
Yes. Review articles, systematic reviews and conceptual papers may be accepted when they match the journal scope and follow scholarly standards.
Can I submit a paper outside the listed research areas?
Papers clearly outside the listed research areas may be desk rejected during editorial screening. Authors may contact the editorial office before submission.
Are research areas updated journal-wise?
Yes. Each journal has its own research area data in the database, so the same template displays different subject coverage for different journals.
Can I ask the editorial office for scope clarification?
Yes. Authors may contact editor@ijhssc.com for research-scope clarification before submission.
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