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.
Parameter | SIJSS Compliance / Action |
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1.1 Journal Title | South 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 & Continuity | Quarterly – uninterrupted publication cycle |
1.4 Contact & Publication Details | Academy of Social Sciences, # 4-53-1, Lawsons Bay Colony,Visakhapatnam - 530017 |
1.5 Transparent Review Policy | Double-blind peer review policy on website |
1.6 Website on Certified Domain | https://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 |
Parameter | SIJSS Compliance / Action |
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2.1 Editorial Board Details | Names and affiliations published on website |
2.2 Editorial Board composition | Includes eminent scholars, former Vice-Chancellors |
2.3 Efficient Editorial/Review Process | Structured submission-review-decision. |
Parameter | SIJSS Compliance / Action |
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3.1 Aims, Objectives, Scope | Published on website; interdisciplinary in focus |
3.2 Subject Areas | Social Sciences: Economics, Sociology, Political Science, etc. |
3.3 Article Processing Charges | Nominal APC disclosed on the Website |
3.4 Publishing Timeline | 8–10 weeks average from submission to publication |
3.5 Acceptance Rate | Published annually in editorial note |
Parameter | SIJSS Compliance / Action |
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4.1 Academic Contribution | Original, 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 Scope | Strict adherence to journal aims and scope |
Parameter | SIJSS Compliance / Action |
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5.1 Bibliographic Data & Literature Citation | APA/MLA/Chicago citation style maintained |
5.2 Font & Design | Professional layout and formatting guidelines provided |
5.3 Infographics & Exhibits | High-quality visuals encouraged |
5.4 Citation Record | Tracked annually; listed in Google Scholar |
5.5 Print Continuum | Quarterly issues printed and archived |
5.6 Quality of Website | Journal Hosted on OJS. With Professionally designed, secure and regularly updated to ensure accuracy, transparency, and seamless navigation |
5.7 Multilingual Availability | SIJSS primarily publishes in English, Exploring options for regional language abstracts |
Parameter | SIJSS Compliance / Action |
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6.1 Ethical Guidelines for Authors | Based on COPE; publicly shared on website |
6.2 Plagiarism Prevention | Turnitin or similar tools used; strict limits applied as per UGC |
6.3 Conflict of Interest Disclosure | Mandatory disclosure for all stakeholders |
6.4 AI Generated Content Policy | Policy publicly shared on website |
Parameter | SIJSS Compliance / Action |
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7.1 Impact Factor or Similar Factor | 5.133 (SJIF 2023), Google Scholar metrics monitored annually |
7.2 Indexation | Indexed in Google Scholar,Crossref DOI, J-Gate, Index Copernicus other targets in process |
Parameter | SIJSS Compliance / Action |
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8.1 Self-Citation Score | Within acceptable limits |
8.2 Total Citation Rate | Benchmarking with peer journals annually |
8.3 Cite Score | SIJSS monitors its citation performance over time and aims to obtain an official CiteScore through inclusion in reputed indexing databases. |