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Author Guidelines

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Research Review Journal of Social Science (RRJSS) invites original, unpublished research articles, review papers, case studies, and short communications across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Submissions must demonstrate academic rigor, originality, and relevance to interdisciplinary research.

Manuscript Types Accepted

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Case Studies
• Short Communications or Conceptual Papers
• Book Reviews

Language & Multilingual Submissions

RRJIS accepts manuscripts in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Authors must ensure linguistic clarity and academic style. Non-English submissions should include an abstract, keywords and author’s details in English.

Formatting Requirements

• Font: Times New Roman, Size 10.5, 1.15 spacing
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Headings: Use consistent heading levels (e.g., Heading 1, Heading 2)
• Page Numbers: Include in the bottom-right corner

APA Style Citation (7th Edition)

• All citations and references must follow APA 7th edition guidelines.
• In-text citation examples:
• One author: (Patel, 2020)
• Two authors: (Sen & Roy, 2022)
• Three or more authors: (Mehta et al., 2021)

Reference list examples:

Book:

Sharma, R. (2019). Cultural transitions in India. Sage Publications.

Journal Article:

Patel, A., & Desai, N. (2020). Interdisciplinary research in social science. Journal of Social Studies, 14(2), 45–60. https://doi.org/xxxx

Website:

World Health Organization. (2022). Mental health data and statistics. https://www.who.int/mental-health/statistics

Structure of the Manuscript

• Title Page: Title, author(s), affiliation(s), ORCID, email, and corresponding author details
• Abstract: 150–250 words with 4–6 keywords
• Introduction
• Literature Review (if applicable)
• Objectives/Research Questions
• Methodology
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion
• References (APA 7th)
• Appendices (if any)

Figures, Tables, and Illustrations

• All figures/tables must be clearly labeled and numbered (e.g., Table 1, Figure 2)
• Provide a brief caption and cite the source if adapted from another work
• Embed figures/tables in the manuscript at appropriate locations

Plagiarism and Originality

• Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere
• A Turnitin plagiarism report (or similar) with a similarity index ≤10% must be submitted
• Authors are responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of the content

AI Usage Declaration

• If AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly) were used during manuscript preparation, authors must clearly disclose this in the "Acknowledgment" or "Methods" section. AI-generated content must not exceed 15%.

Submission Process

• Manuscripts can be submitted using SUBMISSIONS tab on website.
• You can also send manuscripts via email to editor@rrjournals.co.in
• Include a cover letter stating the type of submission, declaration of originality, and conflict of interest (if any)

Peer Review Process

• RRJIS follows a double-blind peer review process. The identity of both authors and reviewers is kept confidential. The review process usually takes 4–6 weeks.

Copyright and Licensing

• Authors retain copyright
• All articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) license
• Authors must grant RRJIS a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the work

Author Responsibilities

• Ensure ethical compliance and proper citation
• Disclose all sources of funding or conflict of interest
• Cooperate with editorial decisions and revise as required