The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies (IJSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to advancing knowledge in the fields of social studies, social sciences, humanities, education, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary research. It serves as a platform for scholars, educators, and researchers to explore and engage with critical issues across all levels of education, from primary to higher education. The journal welcomes innovative paradigms, methodologies, and critical perspectives, especially those that address contemporary societal challenges.
The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies (IJSS) implements a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality and integrity of all published articles. The acceptance or rejection of a manuscript is determined by the Editorial Board based on the recommendations of independent reviewers. There is no direct communication between authors and editors regarding rejection decisions. Authors of rejected manuscripts will be informed of the decision along with the reasons for rejection.
Each manuscript undergoes a two-stage review process:
Upon submission, all manuscripts are subject to an initial review by the editorial team. At this stage, the editor evaluates:
The suitability of the manuscript within the scope of IJSS,
Adherence to the journal's formatting and submission guidelines,
The quality and relevance of references,
Plagiarism check (using Turnitin or Plagiarism Checker X).
Based on this assessment, the editor will decide to:
Accept the manuscript for peer review,
Return it for revision, or
Reject it outright.
If the manuscript requires revisions before peer review, the editorial decision and suggestions will be communicated to the author. Authors are typically given 2 weeks to revise and resubmit the manuscript via the journal system.
Manuscripts that pass the editorial screening are then sent to two independent reviewers for double-blind review—neither the reviewers nor the authors are aware of each other's identities. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:
Relevance and clarity of the title and abstract,
Coherence and depth of the introduction, discussion, and conclusion,
Originality and scholarly contribution,
Significance of the research,
Quality and appropriateness of references.
Each reviewer will recommend one of the following:
Accept,
Accept with minor or major revisions,
Reject.
The final decision to accept or reject the manuscript rests with the Editorial Board, based on reviewer input.
If the reviewers recommend revisions, the editor will communicate detailed feedback to the author. Authors are typically given 2 to 4 weeks to address the reviewers' comments and resubmit the revised manuscript through the journal’s submission system.
Accepted manuscripts proceed to the copyediting, proofreading, and layout formatting stages. Authors may be contacted during this phase for final clarifications. Once all editorial and production processes are complete, the article is scheduled for publication in the upcoming issue.
The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies (IJSS) provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
As an open-access journal, IJSS makes all content freely available without charge to users or institutions. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full-text articles in this journal without seeking prior permission from the publisher or the authors. This policy is in accordance with the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI).
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies is a scientific journal published by Department of Social Studies, Faculty of Social Science and Political Science, Universitas Negeri Surabaya. IJSS publishes original articles on the most recent knowledge, researchers, or applied researcher and other development in fields of Educational Research of Social Studies, Social Science Research and Interdiciplinarity Research in Social Sciences.
1. Reporting Standards
Authors must present an accurate account of the research conducted, along with an objective discussion of its significance. The data and results should be reported honestly, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation. The manuscript should include sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the study. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are not acceptable. All manuscripts must adhere to the journal's submission guidelines.
2. Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and appropriately cite the work and ideas of others. If authors use the exact words from another publication, these must be placed in quotation marks with proper attribution. Manuscripts must not be submitted simultaneously to more than one journal unless approved by all involved editors. Self-plagiarism and failure to credit prior work, including the author's own previously published research, is unacceptable.
3. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publications
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time. Submitting identical or substantially similar work to multiple publications constitutes unethical publishing behavior. If multiple publications arise from the same research project, this must be clearly disclosed, and the primary publication must be cited appropriately.
4. Acknowledgement of Sources
Authors are required to acknowledge all data sources and prior publications that have influenced their research. Proper citation of relevant literature is essential to uphold academic integrity and transparency.
5. Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to those who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All contributors who meet these criteria should be listed as co-authors. Others who contributed less significantly or provided technical support should be acknowledged appropriately. All listed authors must have seen and approved the final version of the manuscript and consented to its submission for publication.
6. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could be perceived to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial or institutional support for the research must be clearly stated.
7. Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they are obliged to promptly inform the journal editor or publisher and cooperate to retract or correct the article.
8. Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects
Authors must clearly indicate if their research involves the use of hazardous materials, procedures, or equipment. If the study involves human or animal subjects, authors must ensure that all relevant ethical guidelines and approvals have been followed and documented.
Duties of Editor
1. Fair and Unbiased Decision-Making
Editors evaluate manuscripts exclusively on the basis of their academic merit, originality, clarity, relevance to the journal’s scope, and alignment with ethical standards—regardless of the authors’ race, gender, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.
2. Confidentiality
Editors must ensure the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and must not disclose any information about a manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.
3. Publication Decisions
The editor-in-chief is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be published, based on the recommendations of reviewers and the editorial board. Legal requirements related to libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism may also be considered.
4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts for their own research purposes without the author’s explicit written consent. Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.
5. Ethical Oversight
Editors are responsible for investigating ethical complaints or concerns raised about submitted or published manuscripts, and for taking appropriate actions in cases of suspected misconduct or ethical violations.
1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Reviewers assist the editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts through constructive feedback.
2. Promptness
Reviewers who feel unqualified to assess a manuscript or know that they cannot provide a timely review should notify the editor promptly and decline the review invitation.
3. Confidentiality
All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, or disclose any part of the manuscript with others unless authorized by the editor.
4. Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively. Reviewers should express their views clearly with supporting arguments and without personal criticism of the author.
5. Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement or idea derived from previously published work should be properly referenced. Reviewers should notify the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript and other publications.
6. Conflict of Interest
Reviewers should not review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, institutions, or companies connected to the paper.
The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies does not charge any processing or publishing fees for every article published.
This journal charges the following author fees.
Article Submission FREE: 0.00 (IDR)
Fast-Track Review FREE: 750.000 (IDR)
Article Publication FREE: 500.00 (IDR)
The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies (IJSS) is published twice a year, with issues released in July and December. Each issue contains peer-reviewed scholarly articles that contribute to the advancement of research and practice in the field of Social Studies.
This biannual schedule ensures timely dissemination of high-quality academic work and supports the continuous exchange of knowledge among researchers, educators, and practitioners worldwide.
Authors submitting manuscripts to The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies (IJSS) are strongly encouraged to use reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to ensure consistency and accuracy in citation formatting.
All manuscripts submitted to The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies (IJSS) are subject to a mandatory plagiarism check using Turnitin or Plagiarism Checker X Level 5. Only manuscripts with a similarity index below 25% will proceed to the peer-review process.
IJSS maintains a strict policy on academic integrity and does not tolerate any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unattributed use of others' work. If plagiarism is detected at any stage—prior to or after publication—the manuscript will be rejected, retracted, or subject to corrective actions in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their submissions and for appropriately citing all sources used.
The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies (IJSS) is proudly sponsored by:
Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA)
IJSS is also published in collaboration with the following organizations:
Asosiasi PRogram Studi IPS Indonesia (APRIPSI)
International Social Studies Association (ISSA)
These partnerships support the journal's mission to advance interdisciplinary and high-impact research in the field of Social Studies on both national and international levels.
The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies (IJSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal established in 2018, dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse in the field of Social Studies. The journal is known for its commitment to theoretical and research-based contributions, embracing an interdisciplinary approach and fostering international perspectives. Originality, academic rigor, and a double-blind peer-review process are at the core of its publication standards.
IJSS is published biannually (in July and December) by the Social Studies Department, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA), in collaboration with the International Social Studies Association (ISSA) and APRIPSI (Asosiasi Pendidik dan Peneliti Ilmu Sosial Indonesia).
With e-ISSN 2615-5966, IJSS has been accredited (SINTA Rank 4) by the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia since 2021. The journal is committed to serving as a platform for the global exchange of innovative ideas, empirical research findings, and critical discussions in Social Studies and research.
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