1) General Requirements
§ Language
Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Communication (JHSSC) accepts manuscripts written in English and Arabic. However, Arabic articles must include an English-language abstract.
§ Length of Article
Manuscripts should generally be no longer than 12,000 words (excluding references, appendices, and supplementary materials). We strongly recommend consulting a recent issue of the journal to familiarize yourself with formatting conventions and preferred presentation style.
§ Paper Template
All submissions must follow the official Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Communication (JHSSC) template. Please download the current template from our website.
§ Word Processing Format
Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format only.
2) Manuscript Structure
While the structure may vary slightly depending on manuscript type (e.g., original research, review article, book review, discussion note, case study, translation), the standard organization of a research article typically includes:
Title
Author information (affiliations and contact details)
Keywords
Abstract in English and Arabic
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Results / Findings
Conclusion
Statements and Declarations
References
1. Title
The title must accurately reflect the main focus of the article. It should be brief (no more than 12 words) and free of abbreviations and formulas whenever possible.
2. Author Information
Please include:
Full name(s) of the author(s)
Institutional affiliation(s): institution, department (if applicable), city, and country
Email address for the corresponding author
ORCID (16-digit identifier), if available
Unaffiliated authors should provide only their city and country of residence. Email addresses will be published only if requested.
3. Abstract
The abstract should clearly summarize the purpose, design/method, main findings, and conclusions of the study in no more than 300 words. Avoid unexplained abbreviations and references. For Arabic articles, an English-language abstract must be included.
4. Keywords
Provide 4–6 keywords that best represent the subject matter for indexing purposes.
5. Introduction
Present the context, importance, and purpose of the study using relevant recent literature. Write with clarity and assume some readers may not be experts in your specific field.
6. Literature Review
Summarize and critically evaluate scholarly sources that inform the research. Include books, journal articles, and relevant academic resources, with analytical commentary rather than simple description.
7. Methodology
Describe clearly the research design, tools, data collection procedures, and analytical techniques used. Subsections may be used for clarity when multiple methods are presented.
8. Results / Findings
Report findings logically and precisely. Present the most significant outcomes first and relate them to the research objectives. Discuss relevance to prior literature and contemporary practice when appropriate.
9. Conclusion
Summarize key results and highlight their scholarly or practical significance. Clearly indicate contributions and implications of the research.
10. Statements and Declarations
(a) Funding:
“This research received no external funding.”
Or
“This research was funded by [Funder Name], Grant No. XX.”
(b) Conflict of Interest:
“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
(c) Acknowledgments:
State funding organizations, grants, or individuals acknowledged. Write the full names of funding bodies.
11. References
References must be accurate, relevant, and follow APA 7th edition. Every source cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and every reference list entry must be cited in the text.
11.1 In-Text Citation
Examples:
Evaluating educational programs is an emerging and noble profession (Adam, 2003).
This effect has been widely studied (Davies, 1991; John et al., 1995; Davies & Smith, 1998; Brown et al., 1999).
Authors should follow APA 7 guidelines regarding the number of authors included in references. Where “et al.” is used, this will be retained.
11.2 Reference List
List references alphabetically by the first author’s last name.
Italicize journal names and book titles.
Include DOI links whenever available.
Examples:
(a) Journal article
Yan, E. M., Fung, I. Y., Liu, L., & Huang, X. (2016). Perceived-target-language-use survey in the English classrooms in China: Investigation of classroom-related and institutional factors. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 37(1), 75–96.
(b) Book
Merriam, S. B., & Tisdell, E. J. (2016). Qualitative research: A guide to design and implementation. John Wiley & Sons.
(c) Book chapter
Rose, K. R. (1999). Teachers and students learning about requests in Hong Kong. In E. Hinkel (Ed.), Culture in second language teaching and learning (pp. 167–80). Cambridge University Press.
Types of Submission
Studies in Language, Literature and Translation (SLLT) publishes:
Full-length research articles
Review articles
Book reviews
Discussion notes
Permissions
Authors are responsible for securing appropriate permissions for third-party content, including copyrighted text, figures, questionnaires, scales, software, or licensed materials. Permission statements must be included in the methodology or relevant section.
Ethics and Consent
Studies involving human participants, data, or tissue must be approved by an appropriate ethics committee. Authors must provide:
Name of ethics committee
Approval number/reference
Consent procedures used (including legal guardians where applicable)
Confirmation of anonymization of participant identities
Changes to Authorship
Requests to add or remove authors after submission must follow our guidelines. A signed letter from all original authors must explain the change and confirm agreement. Upload this letter as a supplementary file.
Copyright Agreement
Upon acceptance, authors will be asked to sign a Copyright Assignment Agreement prior to publication.
English Language Editing
Authors are responsible for ensuring their manuscript is written in clear academic English. Possible options include:
Free online grammar check tools
Asking a proficient colleague to review
Using a professional editing service
Please note: Using a language editing service is optional and does not guarantee acceptance.
All accepted manuscripts will undergo editorial copyediting for style and clarity.
Submitting Your Manuscript
Option 1: Submit online through our manuscript submission system.
Option 2: Email your manuscript (MS Word format) to:
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