How to Submit Papers

Submitting your research paper to Social Sciences Directory is a straightforward process. The Social Sciences Directory website uses Open Journal Systems software that provides an easy-to-follow series of steps, which are summarised here:

1. Register your details and tick to be an Author

2. Log in – user name and password

3. ‘Start a new submission’ and follow 5 steps

  • Start
  • Upload submission as an MS Word document
  • Enter metadata (author name, title, abstract etc)
  • Upload supplementary files (if appropriate)
  • Confirmation

4. Select which submission type applies to your paper (usually 'Research Articles')

5. Complete the Submission Checklist and Copyright Notice

6. Add a Comment For the Editor (if appropriate)

7. Upload the submitted research paper file

8. Enter metadata – this is essential for effective cataloguing and discoverability

  • Some sections are compulsory but you should include the Academic discipline and as many keywords as necessary
  • Include all References formatted using the Harvard Referencing System

9. Upload supplementary file(s) (if appropriate)

10. If your institution does not have an Institutional Membership, you will need to either pay the Article Processing Charge or request waiver

Your submission will then be forwarded to the editor for consideration




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