Frontline Social Sciences and History Journal (FSSHJ)
Journal DOI: 10.37547/fsshj
Frequency: Monthly (12 Issues per Year)
Submission Deadline: 25th of Every Month
The Frontline Social Sciences and History Journal (FSSHJ) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of Social Sciences, Humanities, History, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Public Administration, International Relations, Cultural Studies, and related interdisciplinary areas.
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
The journal welcomes the following categories of manuscripts:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Case Studies
- Historical Analyses
- Conceptual Papers
- Policy Papers
- Short Communications
- Book Reviews
Manuscript Preparation
Language
Manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English.
Article Length
- Research Articles: 3,000–10,000 words
- Review Articles: 4,000–12,000 words
- Short Communications: Up to 3,000 words
Formatting Requirements
- File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12 pt
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
- Page Numbering: Required
Manuscript Structure
Title Page
The title page should contain:
- Full title of the manuscript
- Author(s) name(s)
- Institutional affiliation(s)
- ORCID ID (if available)
- Corresponding author's email address
- Contact information
Abstract
Provide an abstract of 150–250 words summarizing:
- Background
- Objectives
- Methodology
- Key Findings
- Conclusion
Keywords
Provide 4–8 relevant keywords.
Main Text
The manuscript should generally include:
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology
- Results/Findings
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
Citation and Referencing
Authors may use any internationally recognized citation style, provided consistency is maintained throughout the manuscript. APA (latest edition) is preferred.
All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list.
Tables and Figures
- Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively.
- Include descriptive titles and captions.
- Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions for copyrighted materials.
Ethical Standards
Authors must ensure that:
- The manuscript is original and unpublished.
- The work is not under consideration elsewhere.
- Proper acknowledgment of sources has been provided.
- Data presented are accurate and authentic.
- Any conflicts of interest are disclosed.
Plagiarism Policy
The journal follows strict publication ethics.
- Manuscripts containing plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabricated data, or unethical content will be rejected.
- Similarity checks may be conducted before publication.
- Authors are responsible for ensuring originality of their work.
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a Double-Blind Peer Review process.
- Reviewer identities remain confidential.
- Author identities are concealed from reviewers.
- Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance.
Possible decisions include:
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Reject
Open Access Policy
Frontline Social Sciences and History Journal provides immediate open access to all published content, promoting global knowledge exchange and academic visibility.
Published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription charges.
Copyright
Authors retain copyright of their published work.
By submitting a manuscript, authors grant the journal the right to publish, archive, and distribute the article electronically and in print.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
There is no submission fee.
If an article is accepted for publication, authors will be informed regarding publication charges, if applicable. Discounts may be available for authors from developing countries.
Any publication fee paid after acceptance is generally non-refundable once publication processing has commenced.
Submission Process
Authors should submit:
- Manuscript File (Word format)
- Title Page
- Author Information
- Any supplementary files (if applicable)
Incomplete submissions may be returned for correction before review.
Indexing and Abstracting
The journal is indexed and listed in:
- OpenAlex Source List
- ROAD
- Crossref DOI
- Title DOI
- Neliti
- Google Scholar
Contact Information
For submission inquiries and editorial correspondence, authors should contact the journal through the official journal website or editorial office.
The editorial team welcomes high-quality scholarly contributions that advance research and understanding in the fields of Social Sciences and History.