Information For Authors

The Journal of Social Impact Studies (JSIS) welcomes high-quality, original research that advances understanding of the societal impacts of policies, programs, innovations, and interventions. We encourage submissions from diverse disciplines, including sociology, economics, education, public health, political science, environmental studies, and development studies.

1. Scope of Submissions

JSIS accepts:

  • Original research articles

  • Review papers

  • Case studies

  • Policy analyses

  • Short communications

  • Book reviews

2. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts should be submitted through the online submission system available on the journal’s website.

  • Authors must ensure that their submission complies with the Author Guidelines regarding formatting, referencing style, and word limits.

  • All submissions undergo double-blind peer review to ensure fairness and academic rigor.

3. Ethical Standards

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.

  • Authors must adhere to the Publication Ethics and Plagiarism Policy of JSIS.

  • Research involving human or animal subjects must include appropriate ethical approval and informed consent statements.

4. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • JSIS operates as an open-access journal, and publication costs are covered through APCs.

  • APC details, waiver policies, and payment instructions are available on the journal’s website.

5. Manuscript Preparation

  • Use clear, concise, and scholarly language.

  • Include structured sections: Title Page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, References.

  • Follow the specified citation style (e.g., APA, Chicago, or journal-specific).

  • Ensure figures, tables, and images are of high resolution and properly labeled.

6. Authorship and Contributions

  • All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the research.

  • The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the journal and ensuring compliance with all submission requirements.

7. Post-Acceptance Process

  • Accepted manuscripts undergo professional copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading before online publication.

  • Authors will receive page proofs for final review and must return them within the given timeline.

8. Open Access Policy

  • All articles are published under an open-access license, ensuring free and permanent access for readers worldwide.

  • Authors retain copyright and grant JSIS the right to publish the work.

For full details, please refer to the Author Guidelines on the JSIS website or contact the editorial office for assistance.