Instructions for the Authors
1. Submission Process and Requirements
Submit the manuscript through our online editorial system at the following submission link
https://pjss.bzu.edu.pk/index.php/pjss/about/submissions
Format: Submit as a single Word document starting from the title of the manuscript through to the references, including tables.
Include the email address of each author during the submission process.
Manuscripts must be exclusively contributed to the Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences.
Covering letter: Clearly state the novel contributions of the study to the literature and its potential impact on social practices.
2. Plagiarism
All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin software.
Manuscripts found guilty of plagiarism or involved in publication misconduct are liable to be blacklisted.
3. Tables and Figures
Do not submit tables as photographs; use formatted text.
Each column in tables should have a heading.
Ensure that every figure and table is cited in the text.
4. Figures
Submit figures in JPEG format with a resolution of at least 300 dpi.
Figures should be uploaded as supplementary files, separate from the manuscript document.
5. Publication Ethics
We accept only manuscripts or data that have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere for publication.
Re-analysis of previously published data is permissible with appropriate citation.
6. Previous Submissions
If the manuscript was previously submitted to another journal and rejected, provide full details regarding the reasons for rejection to facilitate proper analysis.
7. Authorship
All manuscripts with multiple authors must be signed by all authors.
Each author’s individual contribution to the manuscript must be clearly specified.
Manuscripts with more than four authors will not be accepted for further processing and will be rejected.
In case of suspicion of gift authorship, the journal reserves the right to refuse further processing of the manuscript.
8. Conflict of Interest
Authors and reviewers are required to declare any conflicts of interest.
9. Funding
Clearly state the source(s) of funding for the study.
10. Figure and Table Placement
Indicate the desired position of each figure and table within the manuscript.
11. Manuscript Sections
Title Page: Include the complete title of the manuscript, names of all authors with their highest qualifications, department or institution affiliations, correspondence address with telephone numbers, email addresses ORCID Number, fax number, and a short running title. Also include information on the source of funding, number of figures and tables, total word count, and total number of pages.
Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose all financial and personnel relationships that might bias their work.
Abstract: Provide a structured abstract of up to 250 words, including sections for Purpose, Methodology, Findings, and Implications/Originality/Value. Emphasize new and significant aspects of the study.
Keywords: Provide a list of 3 to 5 keywords that will assist indexers in cross-indexing the article.
Introduction: Summarize the purpose and rationale of the study. Do not include extensive literature reviews or study data and conclusions.
The body of all text after abstract including headings and sub-headings in the article should follow Sitka Banner 12pt with single line spacing and justified on both sides. No automatic space before or after paragraph.
There should be one-line space after paragraph and section heading. There should be no line space after the heading or sub-heading as shown in the template.
All heading and sub-headings should be bold, capitalized each word as sampled in this file.
The page layout is margins of all article page be top: 0.5’’; left: 1’’; right: 1’’; bottom: 0.5’’. The header of the article should mention the full journal name along with volume and issue information as per template given in this file. Below the abstract, kindly mention the paper citation and Corresponding Author’s email address in Sitka Banner 10pt using the template given in this file.
Methodology: Describe the exact methods used in the study.
Results and Discussions: Present findings using text, tables, and illustrations. Avoid repeating detailed data from tables in the text; instead, refer to table numbers. Long articles may require sub-headings within sections to clarify content. Additional or supplementary materials and technical details can be placed in an appendix accessible in the electronic version of the journal.
References: Follow APA style (7th edition). Include a minimum of 25 references, all properly cited in the text. Authors should verify references against original documents to minimize errors. Ensure that at least 30% of references are from the last five years.
12. Processing
The processing fee is non-refundable.
Incomplete submissions and those previously rejected may not be entertained due to resource limitations. Expedited processing may be possible for high-quality manuscripts.
13. Review Process
Authors are requested to suggest two to three potential reviewers for their manuscript.
Reviewers will be selected based on their expertise and willingness to review in the relevant area.
Reviewers must hold a PhD degree.
Provide names and official email addresses of suggested reviewers along with your submission reference number.
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