Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement: International Research in Social Sciences (IRSS)

Last Updated: 2025-01

International Research in Social Sciences (IRSS) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect data obtained through our website, submission system, and other journal operations in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

Contact information (name, email address, institutional affiliation, academic title)
Manuscript submissions, peer review comments, and editorial correspondence
Account credentials and user preferences for our submission system
Technical data such as IP addresses, browser information, and usage patterns

How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used solely for legitimate journal operations:

To process, review, and publish manuscripts
To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members
To maintain and improve our journal management systems
To comply with legal obligations and ethical publishing standards
To send relevant journal updates and announcements (with your consent)

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Contractual necessity for manuscript publication and review
Legitimate interests in operating and improving an academic journal
Legal compliance requirements
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We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Data may be shared only in limited circumstances:

With editorial board members, peer reviewers, and journal staff involved in the publication process
With trusted third-party service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
As required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings
In aggregated, anonymized form for statistical analysis

International Data Transfers
As an international journal, your information may be transferred to countries with different data protection laws. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data during such transfers.

Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure.

Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for journal operations, legal compliance, and maintaining the scholarly record. Published articles and associated metadata are preserved permanently.

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Access and receive a copy of your personal data
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Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
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Policy Updates
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Data Protection Officer
International Research in Social Sciences (IRSS)
July Press
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