International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies (IJAHSS)

The International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies (IJAHSS) welcomes the submission of original research articles, review articles, case studies, book reviews, and other scholarly works in the fields of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Literature, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Studies, and related disciplines.

Authors are encouraged to carefully read and follow the journal’s submission guidelines before submitting their manuscripts.

Submission Requirements

Before submission, authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript is original and has not been published previously.
• The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
• All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
• The manuscript complies with the journal’s ethical and publication policies.
• All references and citations are complete and accurate.
• The manuscript is written in clear and professional English.

Manuscript Format

Authors should prepare manuscripts according to the following requirements:

• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Language: English
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12 pt
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
• Page Numbers: Consecutively throughout the manuscript

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should generally contain the following sections:

Title Page

• Full title of the manuscript
• Author(s) full name(s)
• Institutional affiliation(s)
• Corresponding author details
• Email address
• ORCID iD (recommended)

Abstract

• Maximum 250 words
• Clearly state the purpose, methodology, findings, and conclusion

Keywords

• 4–6 keywords relevant to the study

Main Text

The manuscript should include:

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Results and Findings
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgements (if applicable)
• References

Reference Style

MLA Style (9th Edition)

IJAHSS requires authors in Arts, Humanities, Literature, Cultural Studies, and related disciplines to follow the MLA Handbook, 9th Edition for in-text citations and references.

Authors must ensure that all sources cited in the text are included in the Works Cited list and that all entries in the Works Cited list are cited within the manuscript.

In-Text Citation Examples

Single Author

(Ahmed 45)

Two Authors

(Ahmed and Khan 72)

Three or More Authors

(Ahmed et al. 110)

Corporate Author

(United Nations 25)

Works Cited Examples

Book

Ahmed, Tariq. Research Methods in Social Sciences. Oxford University Press, 2022.

Book with Two Authors

Ahmed, Tariq, and Ali Khan. Contemporary Social Research. Routledge, 2021.

Journal Article

Khan, Sara. “Digital Learning and Academic Performance among University Students.” International Journal of Educational Studies, vol. 12, no. 3, 2023, pp. 45–59.

Chapter in an Edited Book

Ali, Muhammad. “Cultural Identity in Modern Society.” Perspectives on Social Change, edited by Sarah Ahmed, Springer, 2022, pp. 101–120.

Website

World Health Organization. “Mental Health and Well-Being.” World Health Organization, 15 Mar. 2024, www.who.int/mental-health.

Newspaper Article

Iqbal, Ayesha. “The Future of Higher Education in South Asia.” The News International, 20 June 2024, p. 8.

Thesis or Dissertation

Khan, Amina. Social Media and Youth Political Participation in Pakistan. University of Karachi, 2023. PhD dissertation.

Tables and Figures

• Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively.
• Each table and figure must have a clear title and source information where applicable.
• Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for copyrighted materials.

Submission Process

Authors may submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system or via the official editorial email address provided on the journal website.

The submission package should include:

• Manuscript file
• Title page
• Cover letter (optional but recommended)
• Conflict of Interest Statement
• Author Declaration Form (if required)

Peer Review

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous peer-review process. The editorial team reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s scope, quality standards, ethical requirements, or formatting guidelines.