About the Journal

The EPH-International Journal of Humanities & Social Science (IJHSS) is a premier, quarterly, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published under the stewardship of Southern Cross Academic Press. Established in 2015, the journal serves as an elite international forum for researchers, academicians, and practitioners to disseminate transformative insights across the expansive landscape of humanities and social sciences.

Our platform is dedicated to the democratization of scholarly discourse, providing barrier-free, Open Access to high-caliber intellectual output. By bridging the gap between theoretical exploration and societal application, IJHSS ensures that qualitative and critical research achieves maximum global visibility and cultural impact.

We uphold the highest standards of academic integrity through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Every submission is evaluated by independent experts based solely on theoretical depth, originality, and relevance, ensuring a fair and objective path to publication.

Commitment to Excellence & Ethics

Indexing & Discoverability

All accepted articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via Crossref, ensuring persistent access and reliable citation. Our content is integrated into major academic repositories to enhance long-term discoverability and global academic reach.

Ethical Standards

We strictly adhere to the professional standards recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Our editorial team maintains professional oversight and ensures the integrity of the record through every stage of the publication cycle.

Publication Timeline & Access

Review Management

Recognizing the importance of timely publication in evolving fields, IJHSS maintains an efficient review environment, ensuring authors receive an editorial decision promptly following the completion of the peer-evaluation phase.

Digital Hosting

Following formal acceptance and final proofreading, articles are fast-tracked for online publication and assigned a DOI to facilitate immediate citation and global dissemination.

Scope and Focus

The EPH-International Journal of Humanities & Social Science (IJHSS) aims to stimulate the advancement of theory, policy, and practice by addressing contemporary issues and emerging trends across diverse global contexts. We welcome original research articles, review papers, and case studies in the following domains:

Social Sciences
  • • Anthropology & Sociology
  • • Business Studies & Economics
  • • Criminology & Corporate Governance
  • • Political Science & Population Studies
  • • International Relations & Law
Humanities & Arts
  • • Linguistics & Literature
  • • History, Geography & Philosophy
  • • Education & Psychology
  • • Visual & Performing Arts
  • • Religious Studies & Ethics