South India Journal of Social Sciences

UGC Suggestive Parameters for Peer-Reviewed Journals

Journal Recognition and Compliance Statement

The South India Journal of Social Sciences (SIJSS) is a UGC-CARE listed journal, recognized as part of the reference list of 1474 journals published by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as of 10 February 2025. This list has been made available to guide researchers, faculty members, and academic institutions in identifying credible and reputable publication avenues for scholarly work.

In addition to being UGC-CARE listed, SIJSS fully adheres to the framework of Suggestive Parameters for Peer-Reviewed Journals as outlined in the UGC Public Notice dated 16 July 2025. The journal meets all key criteria related to editorial governance, peer review practices, publication ethics, indexing, academic relevance, and accessibility.

This dual compliance — being listed in the UGC-CARE reference list and meeting all suggestive parameters — reinforces the journal's commitment to quality, transparency, and academic integrity in scholarly publishing.

Reference: UGC Public Notice dated 16 July 2025

South India Journal of Social Sciences fully aligns with the Suggestive Parameters for Peer-Reviewed Journals prescribed by the UGC, ensuring academic quality, transparency, and policy relevance in all its publications.

1. Journal Preliminary Criteria

COMPLIANT
ParameterSIJSS Compliance / Action
1.1 Journal TitleSouth India Journal of Social Sciences
1.2 ISSN (Print/Online)0972-8945 (Print), 3048-6165 (Online). ISSN clearly displayed on website and print issues
1.3 Periodicity & ContinuityQuarterly – uninterrupted publication cycle
1.4 Contact & Publication DetailsAcademy of Social Sciences, # 4-53-1, Lawsons Bay Colony,Visakhapatnam - 530017
1.5 Transparent Review PolicyDouble-blind peer review policy on website
1.6 Website on Certified Domainhttps://journal.sijss.com/index.php/home/index (secured HTTPS)
1.7 Open Access or Subscription-Based Policy Open Access; no paywall
1.8 Integration with National/International Repositories Integration with OAI-PMH, J-Gate, Crossref DOI
1.9 Archival Policy PKP Preservation Network (PN) at LOCKSS and Back issues available via website archives

2. Editorial Board Criteria

COMPLIANT
ParameterSIJSS Compliance / Action
2.1 Editorial Board DetailsNames and affiliations published on website
2.2 Editorial Board compositionIncludes eminent scholars, former Vice-Chancellors
2.3 Efficient Editorial/Review ProcessStructured submission-review-decision.

3. Journal Editorial Policy

COMPLIANT
ParameterSIJSS Compliance / Action
3.1 Aims, Objectives, ScopePublished on website; interdisciplinary in focus
3.2 Subject AreasSocial Sciences: Economics, Sociology, Political Science, etc.
3.3 Article Processing ChargesNominal APC disclosed on the Website
3.4 Publishing Timeline8–10 weeks average from submission to publication
3.5 Acceptance RatePublished annually in editorial note

4. Journal Quality Criteria – Content

COMPLIANT
ParameterSIJSS Compliance / Action
4.1 Academic ContributionOriginal, policy-relevant, and high-quality research. Publishes research that demonstrates clear motivation, advances existing knowledge, and offers insights relevant to academic discourse and policymaking. Articles are expected to contribute meaningfully to both scholarship and societal impact.
4.2 Conformity to Journal ScopeStrict adherence to journal aims and scope

5. Journal Standards

COMPLIANT
ParameterSIJSS Compliance / Action
5.1 Bibliographic Data & Literature CitationAPA/MLA/Chicago citation style maintained
5.2 Font & DesignProfessional layout and formatting guidelines provided
5.3 Infographics & ExhibitsHigh-quality visuals encouraged
5.4 Citation RecordTracked annually; listed in Google Scholar
5.5 Print ContinuumQuarterly issues printed and archived
5.6 Quality of WebsiteJournal Hosted on OJS. With Professionally designed, secure and regularly updated to ensure accuracy, transparency, and seamless navigation
5.7 Multilingual AvailabilitySIJSS primarily publishes in English, Exploring options for regional language abstracts

6. Research Ethics

COMPLIANT
ParameterSIJSS Compliance / Action
6.1 Ethical Guidelines for AuthorsBased on COPE; publicly shared on website
6.2 Plagiarism PreventionTurnitin or similar tools used; strict limits applied as per UGC
6.3 Conflict of Interest DisclosureMandatory disclosure for all stakeholders
6.4 AI Generated Content Policy Policy publicly shared on website

7. Journal Visibility

COMPLIANT
ParameterSIJSS Compliance / Action
7.1 Impact Factor or Similar Factor5.133 (SJIF 2023), Google Scholar metrics monitored annually
7.2 IndexationIndexed in Google Scholar,Crossref DOI, J-Gate, Index Copernicus other targets in process

8. Journal Impact Criteria

COMPLIANT
ParameterSIJSS Compliance / Action
8.1 Self-Citation ScoreWithin acceptable limits
8.2 Total Citation RateBenchmarking with peer journals annually
8.3 Cite ScoreSIJSS monitors its citation performance over time and aims to obtain an official CiteScore through inclusion in reputed indexing databases.