Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines Manuscript Format & Structure
The EPH - International Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IJHSS) welcomes the submission of original, high-quality scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of research, theory, and professional practice in the fields of humanities and social sciences, including sociology, political science, economics, history, education, psychology, cultural studies, and related disciplines.
Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below to ensure an efficient review and publication process.
Scope of the Journal
The journal publishes research addressing contemporary social challenges, theoretical developments, empirical investigations, and practical innovations in humanities and social science disciplines. Interdisciplinary research with academic, policy, or societal relevance is also encouraged.
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Conceptual and Theoretical Papers
- Case Studies
All submissions must demonstrate originality, scholarly rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Formatting Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Font | Times New Roman |
| Font Size | 12 pt (Title 14 pt bold) |
| Line Spacing | 1.5 |
| Margins | 1 inch on all sides |
| Alignment | Justified |
| Page Numbers | Bottom center or bottom right |
Manuscript Preparation
Authors are strongly encouraged to prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the official journal template to ensure consistency in formatting, citation style, structure, and presentation. Submissions that strictly follow the prescribed format facilitate a smoother peer-review and publication process.
The manuscript template includes standardized formatting for title pages, abstracts, headings, tables, figures, references, and author affiliations. Authors should ensure that all sections of the manuscript are completed accurately before submission.
Before Submission
Verify formatting, references, author details, plagiarism compliance, and overall manuscript structure.
Template Usage
Use the downloadable template below as the primary formatting guide for preparing your article.
Accepted File Format
Manuscripts should preferably be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
Ethical Standards
Authors must properly cite sources, avoid plagiarism, duplicate submission, and data fabrication, disclose conflicts of interest, provide accurate data, and obtain ethical approvals where applicable.
All submissions are subject to similarity screening prior to peer review.
For detailed publication ethics, authors are advised to review the journal’s complete Ethical Standards and Publication Ethics policy page before submission.
