Institute for Promoting Research

Peer Review

The International Journal of Arts, Humanities & Social Science (IJAHSS) is committed to publish high quality works with significant policy implications and contribution to the literature. Decision about each manuscript is taken following a rigorous process:

The peer review process: 

1. A respected editorial board member will make an initial assessment about the quality and uniqueness of a paper in terms of scope, originality and contribution to existing body of knowledge. Moreover, papers written within the guidelines regarding the structure of the paper is also given consideration in initial assessment.
2. Once the designated internal editorial board member is satisfied about the suitability of a submission, it is sent to two anonymous peer reviewers for their comment.    
3. The reviewer will assign marks and make comment about following six categories:

ü  Originality of the paper

ü  The value of the research question and research gap.

ü  The soundness of the conceptual and technical or methodological framework.

ü  Insightful discussion in result and discussion section

ü  The contribution of the paper

ü  Academic writing quality.

4. Once the final comment of the reviewers is received, a decision is made about a submission within 2 or 3 weeks of submission.

Submission Guidelines

Electronic submission substantially reduces the editorial processing and reviewing times and shortens overall publication times. You also can submit the paper through sending an E-mail to – editor@iprpd.org 

Every researcher & scholar should keep in mind the following aspects while sending the papers:

ü  the topic, title, and focus of the Research Paper;

ü  the names of all researchers contributing (maximum 5);

ü  the name of the coordinator (corresponding researcher);

ü  an outline of the theoretical background of the research topic;

ü  prior reading suggestions for attendants and details on accessibility (if needed)