About the Journal

International Research in Social Sciences (IRSS) is an international peer-reviewed open-access journal published by July Press. Dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary knowledge and evidence-based discourse across the social sciences, IRSS serves as a global platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share innovative findings and critical perspectives on contemporary societal challenges.

Focus and Scope
IRSS publishes high-quality original research, theoretical articles, and comprehensive reviews across the breadth of social science disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • Sociology, Anthropology, and Cultural Studies

  • Political Science, International Relations, and Public Policy

  • Economics, Development Studies, and Political Economy

  • Psychology, Education, and Behavioral Sciences

  • Social Work, Gender Studies, and Human Rights

  • Urban Studies, Environmental Sociology, and Sustainable Development

  • Media Studies, Communication, and Digital Society

Open Access Policy
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, ensuring immediate, permanent, and free access to readers worldwide. This open-access model maximizes research visibility, dissemination, and impact across academic and public spheres.

Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright of their published work while granting July Press the right to publish and distribute it under the CC BY 4.0 license. This allows others to share and build upon the work with proper attribution.

Sponsorship Disclosure
IRSS is funded through Article Processing Charges (APCs) and operates with complete editorial independence. The journal does not accept commercial or institutional sponsorship that could compromise the integrity of its editorial and peer-review processes.

Privacy Statement
IRSS is committed to protecting the personal data of its users. Our comprehensive privacy policy, available on the journal website, outlines our practices for data collection, usage, and protection in compliance with applicable regulations.

Digital Archiving and Preservation
To ensure the long-term availability and integrity of its scholarly record, IRSS participates in the CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) archival system. This guarantees permanent preservation and future access to all published content.