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Social Science and Management

Print ISSN: 3007-6854 Online ISSN: 3007-6862

Authors' Guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to Upubscience should neither be published previously nor be under consideration for publication in another journal. The main article types are listed below and a comprehensive list of article types can be found here.

Article: These are original research manuscripts. The work should report scientifically sound experiments and provide a substantial amount of new information. The article should include the most recent and relevant references in the field. The structure should include an Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions (optional) sections, with a suggested minimum word count of 4000 words.

Review: Reviews offer a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature within a field of study, identifying current gaps or problems. They should be critical and constructive and provide recommendations for future research. No new, unpublished data should be presented. The structure can include an Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Relevant Sections, Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions, with a suggested minimum word count of 4000 words.

All manuscripts and any supplementary material should be submitted via the Submission System or to the respective journal email address: ssm@upubscience.com or editor@upubscience.com

An original article would normally consist of 3000-7000 words (excluding figures, tables, and references), although high-quality articles which exceed 7000 words will be considered.

All articles must be written in English, using UK spelling and terminology. The text and English language in new and revised articles must be checked, edited and corrected by the authors, preferably with the help of a native English speaker.

Submissions may be formatted in single or double spacing, preferably in Times New Roman size 10 font. All accepted articles will be correctly formatted for publication.


The text of the article should include the following:

Title

Author(s)

Affiliation(s)

Abstract

Keywords

Text body

References and notes

Tables, figure captions and figures


Template (Word) for all journals is available here, should you wish to use. Although the templates will allow you to estimate the total number of pages if typed in single-line spacing, it is not essential that you use one, since all accepted articles will, as stated above, be correctly formatted for publication by Upubscience Publisher.


Title, Abstract, Keywords, Addresses

Title, author(s), and affiliations should all be included on a title page as the first page of the manuscript file, followed by a 100-300 word abstract and 3-5 keywords. The order they follow is: Title, Authors, Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords.


Title: as short as possible, with no uncommon abbreviations or acronyms.


Abstract: should be factual and precise and less than 100-300 words.  

It needs to briefly cover the aim of your research, the methodologies used and what you concluded.

Avoid including references. If essential, then cite the author and year.

Avoid using uncommon abbreviations. If unavoidable, then define at the first mention in the abstract.

Use any relevant keywords to improve the findability of your paper in online search engines and indexes.

A well-constructed abstract is important as it will attract readers to your paper.


Keywords: approximately 3-5 words or phrases. Keywords are important for online searching.


Address*: position, department, name of institution, full postal address and email address for each author.

Figure and table requirement:

All figures or photographs must be submitted as jpg or tif files with distinct characters and symbols at 500 dpi (dots per inch). Test your figures by printing them from a personal computer. The online version should look relatively similar to the personal-printer copy. Tables and equations should be in an editable rather than image version. Tables must be edited with Word/Excel. Equations must be edited with Equation Editor. Figures, tables and equations should be numbered and cited as Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, etc. in sequence.


References format

All works cited in the text with square brackets must be included in the References section at the end of the article.

Footnotes should be avoided, but any short, succinct notes makin a specific point may be placed in number order following the list of references.

References should be made only to works that are published, accepted for publication (not merely "submitted"), or available through libraries or institutions. Any other source should be qualified by a note regarding availability.

All reference sources must be written in English.


The full reference should include: 

All authors' names and initials

Date of publication

Title of article

Title of publication

Volume and issue number (of a journal)

Publisher and form (for books and conference proceedings)

Page numbers

DOI (Digital Object Identifier), if available.


For websites or internet-based resources, also add accessed day month year (the date you last viewed the article), URL or internet address.

Authors must ensure that any URLs included in references are valid, and should provide a shortened version of the URL if the original is longer than 90 characters.

To shorten, include the main site (domain name) details only. Do not use a link shortener.

e.g. https://www.semanticscholar.org/ instead of https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Analysis-of-oncogenic-signaling-networks-in-ASPM-as-Horvath-Zhang/ad3d83fad8605bddbae8ea7948e54f792eff1b55

More examples of references may be found in sample articles available from all journal homepages.

Please use the Numeric Referencing System which uses numerals in the text with a detailed numerical list at the end of the paper. For example, '...Horvath's [1] research supported the earlier findings of Hert [2] highlighting the probability of the results in this area to be true...'


Translated Works

Difficulty often arises in translating acronyms, so it is best to spell out an acronym in English.

Similarly, labels and suffixes need careful attention where the letters refer to words which have been translated.

The names of mathematical functions may change in translation - check against an English or American mathematical reference text. 

Peer review is the major quality maintenance measure for any academic journal. In this process, experts in the relevant fields analyze the scholarly work from every perspective, including its writing, the accuracy of its technical content, its documentation, and its impact on and significance to the discipline.

Reviewers play a pivotal role in scholarly publishing, and their valuable opinions certify the quality of the article under consideration. Peer review helps to ratify research, establishing a standard for evaluation within research communities.

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Indexing

All manuscripts will be submitted for indexing to major indexing services, including:


CrossRef

Google Scholar


Aims & Scope

Social Science and Management (SSM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding and discourse in the fields of social sciences and management. The journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to explore and disseminate research findings, theoretical insights, and practical implications across a broad spectrum of disciplines within these domains.

Scope:

  • Social Sciences: SSM publishes research across various disciplines within the social sciences, including sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, communication studies, education, and cultural studies. The journal welcomes empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and methodological innovations that contribute to the understanding of human behavior, social structures, and societal phenomena.

  • Management and Business Studies: The journal covers research on management theories, practices, and strategies in organizational settings. Topics include organizational behavior, strategic management, human resource management, marketing management, operations management, entrepreneurship, and business ethics. SSM aims to publish studies that enhance understanding of managerial decision-making processes, leadership dynamics, innovation, and organizational performance.

  • Economics and Development: SSM publishes research on economic theories, policies, and practices that influence social and economic development. Topics include economic growth, globalization, international trade, development economics, public policy analysis, economic inequality, and sustainable development. The journal welcomes studies that offer insights into socio-economic challenges and propose policy recommendations for fostering inclusive and sustainable development.

  • Public Administration and Governance: The journal invites contributions on public administration theories, governance structures, public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Topics include public sector management, administrative reforms, political economy, public service delivery, and regulatory policies. SSM aims to foster discussions on effective governance practices, transparency, accountability, and innovations in public sector management.

  • Cross-disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Studies: Recognizing the interconnected nature of social sciences and management disciplines, SSM encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from multiple fields. This includes studies that explore intersections with economics, law, technology, environmental studies, and other related disciplines to address complex societal and organizational challenges.

Mission:

The mission of Social Science and Management is to facilitate rigorous academic research, critical inquiry, and informed dialogue on issues crucial to societal well-being and organizational effectiveness. By providing a platform for rigorous scholarship and practical insights, the journal aims to contribute to evidence-based policy-making, promote sustainable practices, and advance knowledge that enhances societal and organizational resilience.

Editorial Board

Editor in Chief

Sylvia Beyer, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, USA

Associate Editor

Robert M. Regoli, University of Colorado

Managing Editor

Sebastian Scherr, University of Augsburg

Editorial Board Members

Kevin Cullinane, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Publication Fees

All articles published in our journals and proceedings are open access and freely available online, immediately upon publication. We guarantee that no university library or individual reader will ever have to buy a subscription or pay any pay-per-view fees to access articles in the electronic version of our journals and proceedings. This is made possible by Article Process Charges (APCs) 300 USD that covers the range of publishing services we provide. This includes provision of online tools for editors and authors, article production and hosting, liaison with abstracting and indexing services, and customer services.

APCs are due when a manuscript has been accepted for publication. Following peer review, once a manuscript has received editorial acceptance in principle, the APCs becomes payable and formatting checks on the manuscript will commence. Once formatting checks are completed, and payment of the APCs has been received, the article will be published.

The authors must pay an additional fee for mailing and printing costs if the journal's hardcopy is needed. It is a flat fee that does not vary based on word count or use of color figures.

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Publication Ethics & OA Statement

Publication Ethics Statement

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher and the society of society-owned or sponsored journals. 

Please see here for the publication ethics and malpractice statement. Upubscience publisher adheres to (COPE). Please click here for the code of conduct statement we apply (COPE).

Authors should be aware of a possible Conflict of Interest. In such a case authors can still take responsibility for the accuracy of their paper, but must inform the reader with an appropriate statement in the Acknowledgements.

Open Access Statement

All articles from World Journal of Mathematics and Physics (WJMP) have "free availability on the public internet, permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself." (From the BOAI Definition of Open Access).

Plagiarism Policy

Upubscience publisher is committed to maintaining high standards through a rigorous peer-review together with strict ethical policies. Any infringements of professional ethical codes, such as plagiarism, fraudulent use of data, bogus claims of authorship, should be taken very seriously by the editors with zero tolerance.

An Initial Plagiarism Check is carried out for every manuscript submitted to us. Upubscience publisher is a member of Turnitin and has added all its papers to the Turnitin database. In this way, also other publishers can compare their manuscripts with Upubscience publisher's papers.

The submitted manuscript should not have been previously published in any form and must not be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.

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