Publication Schedule

ACADEMIA International Journal for Social Sciences (AIJSS)
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In accordance with the policy set by the ACADEMIA Board of Governors, AIJSS follows a quarterly publication cycle, releasing four issues each year. This structured schedule supports timely dissemination of multidisciplinary research in the social sciences.

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Sr. No. Volume Issue Title Publication Month
1 I Winter March
2 II Spring June
3 III Summer September
4 IV Fall December

⏰ Key Deadlines

  • Submission Deadline: 30th of the first month of each issue cycle
    (e.g., January 30 for the March issue)

  • Peer Review Completion: By the 10th of the publication month
    (e.g., March 10 for the March issue)

  • Final Decision Notification: By the 20th of the publication month
    (e.g., March 20 for the March issue)

  • Publication Date: 30th or 31st of the issue month (depending on the calendar)

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  • Rolling Submissions: Manuscripts are accepted year-round. If a manuscript cannot be processed in time for the upcoming issue, it will be automatically forwarded to the next issue.

  • Early Submission Priority: Submissions received well before the deadline may be given priority in the editorial and review process.

  • Online First Publication: In alignment with international publishing practices, AIJSS may release accepted manuscripts online prior to their inclusion in a scheduled issue to ensure timely access to new research.

AIJSS encourages authors to plan submissions in accordance with the schedule above to maximize the chances of timely review, acceptance, and publication.