Author Guidelines

We appreciate your interest in submitting your manuscript to the International Journal of Social Sciences and Development Review (IJSSDR), a peer-reviewed journal published by Scholar Club Pvt Ltd, dedicated to high-quality research in social sciences and development studies. Please carefully review the following guidelines before submission.

General Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to IJSSDR must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. If the manuscript has been submitted to another journal, authors must provide a clear explanation in the “Comments to the Editor.”

All submissions must be made electronically via the journal’s submission system:
https://scholarclub.org/index.php/IJSSDR

  • Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word (2016 or later)
  • All content (text, tables, figures) must be included in a single document
  • References should include active URLs where applicable
  • Authors must register on the journal website prior to submission

Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

Title and Author Information

  • Title: Bold, UPPERCASE, centered, Times New Roman, 16 pt
  • Author Details: Centered, Times New Roman, 12 pt, including:
    • Full Name
    • Designation
    • Department, Institution, City, Country
    • Email Address

Corresponding Author

Clearly identify the corresponding author with:

  • Full postal address
  • Email
  • Contact number (with country code)

Abstract

  • Maximum 200 words
  • Italicized, justified, Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Should include background, objectives, methodology, results, and conclusion

Keywords

  • Provide 3–10 keywords
  • Arrange in alphabetical order, separated by commas, ending with a full stop

Word Count

  • Manuscripts should be between 3,500–6,000 words
  • Longer manuscripts may be returned for revision

Page Setup

  • Paper Size: A4
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • Header/Footer: 0.5 inches
  • Use clear section headings and subheadings

Structure of Manuscript

  • Title Page
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References

(Abstract and References should not be numbered)

Tables and Figures

  • Must be embedded within the manuscript
  • Tables: Title above (bold, centered)
  • Figures: Caption below (centered)
  • Use consistent formatting (Times New Roman, 12 pt)

Equations (if applicable)

All equations or formulas must be clearly formatted and consistent with the manuscript style.

References

  • Use APA Style (latest edition)
  • List references alphabetically at the end
  • Ensure all in-text citations appear in the reference list

In-Text Citations

  • Must match the reference list
  • Avoid citations in the abstract
  • Personal communications should be cited only in-text

Web References

Provide complete URLs along with available details (author, title, date).

Author Biography

Each author must submit:

  • A short biography (50–100 words)
  • Recent passport-sized photograph
  • Signed Copyright Agreement Form

Funding and Acknowledgment

Any financial support, sponsorship, or institutional funding must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript.

Authors are strongly encouraged to follow these instructions carefully to ensure a smooth review and publication process.