Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines – Journal of Southern Sociological Studies

Journal of Southern Sociological Studies is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Universitas Negeri Surabaya. We welcome original research articles, theoretical essays, and critical reviews related to sociological issues, particularly those grounded in or addressing the Global South.

General Submission Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All submissions must be written in English using clear, academic language.
  • Word count: 6,000 to 8,000 words (including references, tables, and appendices).
  • All manuscripts must follow the ASA Style (American Sociological Association) for both in-text citations and reference lists.
  • Submissions must be made via the journal’s Online Submission System.

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title
    • The tittle should be clear, concise and no more than 20 words (Allowed substitles in 15 words)
    • (Centered, Bold, Times New Roman Font 14, Single spaced)
  2. Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
    • Full names, institutional affiliation (department, institution, city, country).
    • Indicate corresponding author with institutional email.
    • All of the authors give their email.
  3. Abstract
    • Written in English should contain Background, Research Method, Results and Conclusion. Should not include the reference, the table data or graphics. Abstract consists of 150-200 words.
    • No references or citations.
  4. Keywords
    • keywords in English; maximum five words; separated by semicolon
  1. Introduction

The total length of the manuscript should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words. The Introduction section is expected to comprise approximately 20% to 25% of the total word count. Introduction section should clearly present the research background, outlining the broader social, theoretical, or empirical context that frames the study. It must establish the relevance and urgency of the topic by referring to specific phenomena, debates, or gaps in existing knowledge.

This section should also state the aim or purpose of the research in a concise and focused manner, explaining what the study seeks to investigate, explore, or understand. The research question(s)—and hypothesis, if applicable—should emerge naturally from the background discussion and be presented as part of the narrative, not in a bullet-point or numbered format.

In addition, the Introduction should include a brief review of relevant previous studies, either from different time periods or geographical contexts, to demonstrate how the current study builds upon, differs from, or fills the gaps in earlier work. This literature engagement should not be exhaustive, but rather focused on justifying the significance and originality of the research.

Overall, the Introduction should guide the reader toward understanding the logic and direction of the study while emphasizing its sociological significance—especially in the context of the Global South.

  1. Methods

The Research Methods section should be written in sufficient detail to allow other researchers to replicate or build upon the study. It must clearly describe the research design, data collection techniques, sampling procedures, and data analysis methods used. The explanation should be systematic, transparent, and appropriate to the research objectives and context.

  1. Results and Discussion

Write the research results and discuss, compared with other research that ever conducted or discuss based on the theoretical framework that is used in the research. Use up-to-date references such as books that published in the last ten years and journal articles that published in the last five years (except the reference that being recommended by the reviewer in this field).

Results an d Discussion contains the results of research and discussion, generally includes the sub-article that explains and reveals the results of the study, as well as analysis between its parts. The Results and Discussion section is expected to cover approximately 60% of the total word count of the article

  1. Conclusion

Write the conclusion in one until two paragraphs without using the bullet points or number. The conclusion should succinctly summarize the key findings in relation to the research objectives or hypotheses, without merely repeating the results or discussion. It must highlight how the findings align with the study's aims. The suggestion section should outline future directions or recommendations based on the conceptual implications of the research.

  1. Acknowledgment (if any)

This short text acknowledges the contributions of specific colleagues, institutions, or agencies that aided the authors' efforts.

    10. References

    • Use ASA style consistently.
    • At least 60% of sources should be from Scopus or Web of Science indexed journals, preferably published within the last 5 years.

Formatting Guidelines

  • you can see in the article template section on our website page

Peer Review Process

  • All submissions are subject to double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers.
  • Authors can expect a decision within 8–12 weeks.
  • See full Peer Review Policy for details.