About the Journal

The International Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Communication (IJSSHC) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published biannually by the Ali Institute of Research and Skill Development (SMC-Private) Limited. The journal is committed to advancing high-quality research and scholarly discourse across the broad disciplines of social sciences, humanities, and communication studies.

IJSSHC provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, academicians, practitioners, policymakers, and professionals to publish original research articles, review papers, conceptual studies, case studies, and book reviews that contribute to theoretical development and practical solutions to contemporary societal challenges. The journal encourages innovative, evidence-based, and interdisciplinary research that promotes academic excellence and informed decision-making.

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure originality, quality, and academic integrity. IJSSHC adheres to internationally recognized publication ethics and editorial standards, fostering transparency, credibility, and scholarly collaboration among researchers worldwide. Through its commitment to open-access publishing, the journal seeks to enhance the global dissemination of knowledge and support sustainable academic and social development.

Aims and Scope

The International Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Communication (IJSSHC) aims to provide an international forum for the publication of high-quality research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in social sciences, humanities, and communication studies. The journal encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research that addresses contemporary societal challenges and promotes innovative scholarship with practical and policy implications.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, conceptual papers, case studies, and short communications in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Sociology and Social Policy

  • Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

  • Political Science and Public Administration

  • International Relations and Diplomacy

  • Economics and Development Studies

  • Education and Educational Leadership

  • Business, Management, and Organizational Studies

  • Law and Human Rights

  • Anthropology and Cultural Studies

  • History and Civilization Studies

  • Philosophy and Ethics

  • Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

  • Literature and Comparative Literature

  • Religious and Islamic Studies

  • Gender and Women's Studies

  • Media and Mass Communication

  • Journalism and Digital Communication

  • Public Relations and Strategic Communication

  • Advertising and Marketing Communication

  • Information and Communication Technologies in Society

  • Environmental and Sustainability Studies

  • Governance and Public Policy

  • Peace and Conflict Studies

  • Community Development and Social Innovation

  • Migration and Population Studies

  • Digital Society and Social Media Research

IJSSHC encourages research employing qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and interdisciplinary approaches. The journal particularly welcomes studies that provide theoretical advancements, empirical evidence, innovative methodologies, and practical recommendations for addressing contemporary social, cultural, educational, economic, political, and communication-related challenges at national and international levels.