About the Journal

Asian Journal of Social Science Studies (AJSSS) is an international, open-access, and peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by ChapJuly Press. The journal serves as a premier interdisciplinary forum dedicated to the advancement of research and critical discourse across the diverse fields of social sciences with a focus on Asian societies and their global interplay.

Focus and Scope

AJSSS invites submissions across, but not limited to, the following disciplines:

  • Sociology

  • Anthropology

  • Political Science

  • Economics

  • Cultural Studies

  • Social Policy

  • Demography

We welcome a variety of manuscript types, including:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Theoretical and Conceptual Articles

  • Comprehensive Review Articles

  • Methodological Advances

The journal encourages contributions that:

  • Offer novel theoretical insights or empirical findings.

  • Employ innovative methodological approaches.

  • Engage in comparative and cross-societal analysis.

  • Examine the interconnection between local phenomena and global trends.

  • Address pressing contemporary social issues and transformations.

Open Access Policy
AJSSS is a strong proponent of barrier-free access to knowledge. All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This allows for immediate, free access to and sharing of all published work, provided the original authors and source are properly credited. The journal operates under an Article Processing Charge (APC) model to support the costs of high-quality publishing, ensuring that there are no subscription fees for readers.

Copyright
Authors retain the copyright of their published work, while granting ChapJuly Press the non-exclusive right to publish and distribute it. The CC BY license facilitates maximum dissemination and reuse.

Peer Review Process
To uphold academic rigor, AJSSS employs a double-blind peer-review system. Manuscripts are evaluated by at least two independent experts in the field, ensuring anonymity for both authors and reviewers. This process guarantees objective assessments based on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance.

Archival and Preservation
To safeguard the long-term integrity and accessibility of its digital scholarly record, AJSSS participates in the CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) archival system. This ensures permanent preservation and future availability of all published content.

Privacy Statement
The journal's privacy policy, detailing the collection, use, and protection of personal data for authors, reviewers, and readers, is available on the journal website. We are committed to complying with applicable data protection regulations.

Contact
For general inquiries, please contact the editorial office at: ajsss@julypress.org.

Sponsorship Disclosure
AJSSS is owned and published by ChapJuly Press. The journal receives operational funding through Article Processing Charges (APCs) and does not accept commercial sponsorship that could influence editorial independence or content.

AJSSS is committed to fostering ethical scholarship and impactful research that deepens the understanding of social realities in Asia and beyond.