Article Categories • Author Guidance • Scholarly Standards

Article Types

International Journal of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Commerce (IJAHSSC) welcomes original, ethical, peer-reviewed and multidisciplinary manuscripts across research, review, case study, theoretical, editorial, scholarly commentary and interdisciplinary formats.

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Scholarly Contribution Framework

Article Types and Academic Submission Categories

International Journal of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Commerce (IJAHSSC) welcomes high-quality scholarly submissions across Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Management, Education, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, Literature, Languages, Communication Studies and emerging interdisciplinary research areas.

Different forms of scholarly communication contribute differently to academic advancement, policy innovation, social understanding, cultural interpretation, pedagogical improvement, business development and global knowledge dissemination. Therefore, IJAHSSC accepts multiple categories of scholarly manuscripts designed for researchers, academicians, scholars, educators, policy experts, professionals, social scientists, humanities scholars and interdisciplinary researchers.

This page helps authors identify the most suitable manuscript category while ensuring alignment with international publication standards, ethical research communication, academic transparency, discoverability and long-term scholarly preservation.

Multidisciplinary Scope

Supports scholarly work across arts, humanities, social sciences, commerce and allied fields.

Author Guidance

Helps scholars choose the right manuscript type before submission.

Integrity First

Promotes originality, ethical authorship, citation honesty and academic trust.

Original Research Article

Original Research Articles

Advancing Knowledge Through Novel Scholarly Investigation

Original Research Articles represent the core scholarly publication category of IJAHSSC. These manuscripts present new findings, analytical interpretation, theoretical advancement, field investigation, empirical observation, policy analysis, social inquiry, cultural study or evidence-based academic contribution.

This category is intended for researchers who seek to publish innovative, methodologically sound and academically significant work capable of contributing to disciplinary or interdisciplinary knowledge.

Suitable Content Includes

  • Empirical research studies
  • Quantitative and qualitative investigations
  • Survey-based academic analysis
  • Field-based social research
  • Policy-oriented scholarly analysis
  • Educational and pedagogical research
  • Commerce, economics and management research
  • Social science and behavioral research
  • Humanities and cultural analysis
  • Political science and governance studies
  • Psychology and human behaviour research
  • Literature, language and communication studies
  • Historical, cultural and heritage research
  • Interdisciplinary social and academic studies

Recommended Structure

  • Title
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Research Methodology
  • Data Analysis / Findings
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References

Recommended Word Count: 4000–9000 words. Original Research Articles improve scholarly visibility, citation potential, research impact and academic credibility while contributing directly to the global research ecosystem.

Review Article

Review Articles

Synthesizing Existing Knowledge for Scholarly Advancement

Review Articles critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize previously published scholarly literature on a specific topic, theme, theory, methodology or research domain. This category is highly valuable for identifying research gaps, emerging trends, unresolved debates, future research directions and interdisciplinary connections.

IJAHSSC encourages systematic, narrative, scoping and critical review papers that provide meaningful scholarly interpretation rather than simple literature summaries.

Suitable Review Areas

  • Humanities and cultural studies
  • Social science research trends
  • Commerce and management development
  • Educational innovation
  • Public policy trends
  • Digital society and communication
  • Interdisciplinary academic frameworks
  • Research methodology evolution
  • Business and economic transformation
  • Cultural and societal transitions
  • Political and governance debates
  • Language, literature and translation studies

Recommended Features

  • Comprehensive literature synthesis
  • Research gap identification
  • Citation-rich academic discussion
  • Comparative analysis
  • Future research recommendations
  • International scholarly perspective

Recommended Word Count: 5000–12000 words. High-quality review articles often become foundational academic resources for researchers, universities, policymakers and future scholars.

Case Study Article

Case Study Articles

Real-World Analysis and Practical Academic Insights

Case Study Articles present detailed investigation and analytical interpretation of specific events, institutions, projects, communities, educational models, organizations, business systems, policy implementations, cultural practices or societal phenomena.

These articles bridge theoretical scholarship with real-world application and are especially valuable for professional learning, policy analysis and practical academic understanding.

Suitable Case Study Topics

  • Institutional transformation
  • Educational innovation models
  • Public administration analysis
  • Community development initiatives
  • Startup ecosystems
  • Social intervention programs
  • Cultural heritage preservation
  • Sustainable development practices
  • Business and commerce practices
  • Policy implementation models
  • Media and communication campaigns
  • Crisis management frameworks

Recommended Components

  • Background and context
  • Problem statement
  • Case methodology
  • Observations and analysis
  • Lessons learned
  • Practical implications
  • Recommendations

Recommended Word Count: 3000–7000 words. Case studies help scholars understand how theories operate in practical settings while supporting evidence-based decision-making and policy learning.

Short Communication

Short Communications and Technical Notes

Rapid Scholarly Communication of Emerging Findings

Short Communications are concise research manuscripts intended for rapid dissemination of preliminary findings, innovative observations, focused academic insights, policy notes, research reflections or compact scholarly contributions.

This category supports fast academic communication without compromising scholarly integrity and methodological quality.

Suitable Submissions

  • Preliminary research findings
  • Innovative research concepts
  • Pilot studies
  • Focused academic observations
  • Emerging educational practices
  • New analytical methods
  • Policy notes with academic value
  • Field notes with academic significance
  • Short social research reports
  • Compact commerce or management insights

Recommended Characteristics

  • Concise but evidence-based
  • Focused academic contribution
  • Clear methodology
  • Strong originality
  • High practical or theoretical relevance

Recommended Word Count: 1500–3500 words. Short Communications help scholars rapidly share emerging research insights and innovative ideas.

Conceptual & Theoretical Paper

Conceptual, Analytical and Theoretical Papers

Developing Scholarly Thought and Academic Frameworks

Conceptual and Theoretical Papers focus on the development of new scholarly frameworks, academic interpretations, conceptual models, analytical paradigms and theoretical arguments.

These papers are valuable in interdisciplinary studies, philosophy, humanities, education, commerce, management, social sciences and emerging research areas where theoretical innovation shapes future research direction.

Suitable Themes

  • Theoretical model development
  • Conceptual academic frameworks
  • Educational philosophy
  • Ethical analysis
  • Policy interpretation
  • Interdisciplinary theory integration
  • Digital society frameworks
  • Human behaviour and social theory
  • Sustainable development paradigms
  • Commerce and organizational theory

Recommended Components

  • Conceptual foundation
  • Theoretical discussion
  • Comparative interpretation
  • Scholarly justification
  • Academic implications
  • Future applicability

Recommended Word Count: 4000–8000 words. Theoretical papers contribute to long-term intellectual development and often influence future empirical research.

Book Review

Book Reviews and Scholarly Commentary

Critical Engagement With Academic Literature

IJAHSSC welcomes scholarly reviews of recently published academic books relevant to the journal’s multidisciplinary scope. Book Reviews should provide analytical evaluation, scholarly interpretation and academic assessment rather than promotional description.

Expected Elements

  • Book overview
  • Author background
  • Critical analysis
  • Strengths and limitations
  • Academic contribution
  • Relevance to scholars and institutions

Scholarly Value

Book Reviews assist scholars, students, libraries and researchers in identifying influential academic resources and emerging intellectual trends.

Recommended Word Count: 1000–3000 words.

Editorials & Perspectives

Editorials, Perspectives and Academic Opinion Papers

Intellectual Dialogue and Scholarly Reflection

Editorials and Perspective Papers provide academically grounded discussion on emerging research issues, educational reforms, social transformation, cultural questions, scholarly ethics, policy developments or interdisciplinary academic debates.

These submissions should maintain scholarly integrity, balanced argumentation and evidence-supported academic reasoning.

Research Ethics

Scholarly discussion on responsible publication and academic integrity.

AI & Scholarship

Critical reflection on AI, education and scholarly communication.

Sustainability

Academic perspectives on global sustainability and social change.

Policy & Reform

Evidence-based dialogue on education, governance and society.

Recommended Word Count: 1500–4000 words. Perspective articles stimulate scholarly discussion and interdisciplinary academic engagement.

Multidisciplinary Submission Support

Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research Encouragement

IJAHSSC strongly supports interdisciplinary research that integrates knowledge from multiple academic disciplines to solve complex real-world problems.

Society & Culture Commerce & Development AI & Education Economics & Sustainability Humanities & Digital Transformation Policy & Governance Data & Social Research Indian Knowledge & Modern Systems

Interdisciplinary manuscripts are evaluated on originality, methodological clarity, academic contribution and societal relevance.

Manuscript Quality

Scholarly Quality and Academic Integrity Standards

All article types submitted to IJAHSSC must adhere to internationally recognized scholarly publishing standards. The journal may reject manuscripts involving plagiarism, fabricated data, manipulated citations, unethical research practices or misleading academic claims.

Original Work

Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished and academically meaningful.

Citation Accuracy

References must be relevant, verifiable and properly cited.

Authorship Clarity

Author contribution and responsibility must remain transparent.

Methodological Strength

Research design, data and interpretation must be clearly presented.

AI Ethics

Generative AI Disclosure Policy

IJAHSSC recognizes the growing role of AI-assisted technologies in scholarly communication. Authors may use AI tools only for limited support such as language refinement or formatting assistance.

Permitted Limited Use

  • Grammar improvement
  • Language refinement
  • Formatting support
  • Readability assistance

Strictly Not Accepted

  • AI listed as author
  • Fabricated references
  • Fake data generation
  • Misleading automated academic content

Authors remain fully accountable for all submitted content. Significant AI assistance must be disclosed where applicable.

Discoverability

Publication Visibility and Long-Term Discoverability

Articles published in IJAHSSC are structured to support Google Scholar discoverability, DOI-linked citation visibility, metadata optimization, academic indexing compatibility, search engine optimization, scholarly repository integration and global academic accessibility.

Google Scholar Ready

Scholarly structure supports academic search visibility.

DOI Citation Identity

DOI prefix 10.65919 supports persistent academic identification.

Metadata Optimization

Structured metadata improves indexing and article discovery.

Digital Preservation

Long-term archiving supports lasting scholarly access.

Responsible Publishing

Supporting Responsible Global Scholarly Communication

IJAHSSC is committed to building a trustworthy, transparent and academically meaningful scholarly publishing ecosystem. Through multiple article categories, ethical publication standards, multidisciplinary inclusivity and discoverability-focused publishing infrastructure, the journal supports researchers, scholars, universities, professionals and global academic communities.

Authors are encouraged to select the manuscript category that best represents the originality, methodology, scholarly depth and contribution of their research work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Article Types FAQ

Which article type should I select?

Select Original Research for new findings, Review Article for literature synthesis, Case Study for practical analysis, and Short Communication for concise emerging findings.

Does IJAHSSC accept multidisciplinary papers?

Yes. IJAHSSC welcomes multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research across arts, humanities, social sciences, commerce, education and allied fields.

Can review articles be submitted without primary data?

Yes. Review articles may be based on existing literature if they provide critical analysis, research gap identification and future research direction.

Are AI-generated manuscripts accepted?

No. AI tools may be used only for limited assistance. Authors must ensure originality, accuracy and human accountability.

Are all scholarly article types peer reviewed?

Scholarly submissions are evaluated according to editorial and peer review standards applicable to the manuscript category.

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