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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • A list of 3-5 potential reviewers for the submitted paper is provided; including their names, affiliation, and email addresses and state the reason for each suggestion (Colleagues within the same institution and co-authors within the last 5 years should not be included in the suggestions. The editor retains the sole right to decide whether or not the suggested reviewers are used).

Author Guidelines

IJEMD-SS: International Journal of Emerging Multidisciplinaries Social Sciences accepts submissions through its online portal only.

1. How to Submit

All manuscripts must be submitted online via the Open Journal Systems (OJS) at:

https://ojs.ijemd.com/index.php/SocialScience/about/submissions

Submissions by email will not be accepted.

2. Manuscript Requirements

  • Originality: The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under review in any other journal. Simultaneous submission is not permitted.

  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, academic English.

  • Article Types: Original Research Articles, Systematic Review Articles, Theoretical Papers, Case Studies.

  • Word Count: Research Articles: 7000-10000 words including references. Review Articles: 9000-12000 words including references. Manuscripts below 7000 words will not be considered.

3. Manuscript Preparation

  • File Format: MS Word .doc or .docx

  • Formatting: A4 page size, 1-inch margins, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt

  • Citation Style: APA 7th Edition

  • Sections: Title Page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Limitations, References

4. Title Page Requirements

The title page must include: Paper Title, Full Author Names, Affiliations, Email Addresses, Corresponding Author Details, and ORCID IDs. Note: This page will be removed for double-blind review.

5. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: 250-300 words structured: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions

  • Keywords: 5-7 keywords

6. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review by at least 3 independent experts. The initial review decision is communicated within 8-12 weeks.

7. Article Processing Charges

  • International Authors: USD 100

  • National Authors: PKR 35,000

  • Student Waiver: 20% waiver for graduate and PhD students with valid institutional proof.

8. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened through plagiarism detection software. Similarity index must be below 15% as per HEC guidelines.

For technical support: editor@ijemd.com

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