Author Information & Instructions
Author submission requirements
The Forman Journal of Social Sciences welcomes submissions in all Social Science disciplines. The following guidelines are obligatory for all authors. Only manuscripts of good quality that are consistent with the aims and scope of FJSS will be accepted for review.
Before submission please ensure the following:
- You are submitting your original work
- The submission is not under consideration elsewhere
- This work has not been published elsewhere
Only original articles will be accepted and electronic submissions are mandatory.
Authors will be required to submit one editable Microsoft Word file for processing in production (which will be blinded by Editors before being sent for review).
The Word File must include:
– Authors’ information (list the full names, institutional affiliation, designation and email for all authors)
- Abstract (250-300 words, with information pertaining to aim of study, methods, findings and conclusion)
- Relevant sections (Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, Findings, Concluding Recommendations)
- Complete Declarations section (which must include: An originality statement; A conflict of interest statement; Funding information; Informed Consent; Ethics Approval; Data sharing and availability statement; Acknowledgements)
- References in APA style (Follow guidelines on the following link: APA style referencing must be followed. Guidelines for APA referencing can be found at: https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-examples.pdf)
- Tables and figures must be presented in APA format (An annotated sample of a professional academic submission following APA guidelines can be found on: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/professional-annotated.pdf)
- Supplementary files and/ or appendix files may also be attached, such as: Questionnaire; Data-set; Intervention content; Pictures of data collection site etc.
A link of FJSS published paper which you may follow for formatting and preparation is below:
https://www.fccollege.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/M-Sajid-Dr-M.-Atiq-ur-Rehman.pdf
Style and language
For editors and reviewers to accurately assess the work presented in your manuscript author(s) will need to ensure the English language is of sufficient quality to be understood.
If authors need help with writing in English and editing they must consider:
- Asking a colleague who is a native English speaker
- Using a professional language editing service or hiring a Editor
If your manuscript does not meet any of the above criterion or other standards deemed suitable by the Editor your submission will be returned with request for changes.
Publication Fee
There is no fee for submitting or publishing in FJSS.
Double-blind reviewing policy
FJSS will follow a double-blind review process, with both reviewers and authors remaining anonymous. The Journal will have an external peer review policy. Between 2-3 reviewers, who are experts in the subject area will be solicited for the external review process; with one reviewer belonging to the international community.
Editorial response
The Editor will respond within 14 working days of receipt with a confirmation of receipt and a tracking number for the submission. Including request for meeting minimum requirements for submission, external review, and request for revision, the final decision will be communicated to authors within 200 working days.
Editorial Workflow
A transparent editorial flow for review and response will be followed by the Forman Journal of Social Sciences as depicted in the figure below:
Tentative Timeline of Issues
JUNE ISSUE
Call for Papers opens: 1st January
Submission deadline: 28th February
Editorial Office Assessment: From March 1st to March 15th
Reviewers Assigned: March 18th
Reviewers Comments by: April 10th
Revision Process by authors: April 12th to May 15th
Acceptance Letter Issued by: May 25th
Pre-publishing: May 26th to June 14th
Articles Published: 15th June
DECEMBER ISSUE
Call for Papers opens: 1st July
Submission deadline: 28th August
Editorial Office Assessment: From September 1st to September 15th
Reviewers Assigned: September 18th
Reviewers Comments by: October 10th
Revision Process by authors: October 12th to November 15th
Acceptance Letter Issued by: November 25th
Pre-publishing: November 26th to December 14th
Articles Published: 15th December
For Submissions:
FJSS uses Open Journal System (OJS) for online submissions. Authors are requested to register on the following OJS link and submit their manuscript: http://ojs.fccollege.edu.pk/index.php/FJSS/submission
