Information For Authors

Guidelines for Author

  • All submitted Research manuscripts must follow pattern given below:
    • –Article Pattern–
    • Title (Maximum 120 Characters)
    • Author Name, Affiliation and Email ID
    • Abstract (Maximum 200 words)
    • Keywords (Maximum Five)
    • Introduction
    • Literature Survey
    • Problem Definition
    • Methodology / Approach
    • Results & Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • Future Scope
    • References
    • Declaration Form :: Original Work and It is not sent to publish anywhere DOWNLOAD
    • Each Author (s) Short Profile with Photo(s)
  • Title: Title must be informative and specific. It should be easily understandable by the reader and should reflect the motive of the research paper.
  • Author Name, Affiliation and Email ID: Author First name and Last name only. Please don’t include salutations like Dr / Mr / Prof etc. If possible, provide only your professional email id, instead of personnel.
  • Abstract: One paragraph containing at most 100 words. It is a summary of the report describing the question investigated, the methods used, the principle results and conclusions.
  • Keywords: Five most important terms that describe your research domain and specific problem area investigated.
  • Introduction: It is a brief section, usually not more than a page. It should be informing the reader of the relevance of your research.
  • Literature Survey: This section includes a short history or relevant background of the research area being addressed.
  • Methods / Approach: This section should describe how you are supposed to rectify the problem, what approach or what methodology you are supposed to use in your paper.
  • Results / Discussion: This section describes the outputs generated in the methodology section. Elaborate and compare your results with previous research performed in the past.
  • Conclusion: Final extract of your research performed. Consicely elaborate your final output here.
  • Future Scope: What are the future possibilities of improvement in the research you performed. Discuss the limitations and benefits over historical research.
  • References: If you reference an external source in your paper, you should cite where you found that source. Give credit to the actual contributor, they deserve this.
  • Authors Short Profile: Short bio of all the authors, include a small picture also. People should know you too!
  • Finally, make sure you are formatting your manuscript as per REPR/RRSSH Paper Format given below:
    • –Article Styling–
    • Font Family: Times New Roman
    • Title Font Size: 24pt
    • Author Names Font Size: 11pt, Bold
    • Author Affiliation Font Size: 9pt
    • Abstract Font Size: 10pt, Bold, Italic
    • Keywords Font Size: 10pt
    • Heading Font Size: 12pt, Bold
    • Sub Heading Font Size: 11pt, Bold
    • Table Contents Font Size: 11pt
    • Table Heading Font Size: 11pt, Italic
    • Figure / Table Caption Font Size: 11pt
    • Reference Bullet Format: [1], [2] …
    • Citation Format: [1], [2] …
    • Line Spacing: 1.0 pt
    • Line Spacing Before After: Nil
    • Page Size: A4
    • Page Orientation: Portrait
    • Page Margins: Top – 0.7 Inch, Bottom – 0.7 Inch, Left – 0.67 Inch, Right – 0.56 Inch, Gutter – 0 Inch, Gutter Position – Left
    • Author Photo Size: Width 0.51 Inch (Keep Aspect Ratio)
    • Header: 0.1 Inch
    • Footer: 0.3 Inch

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Plagiarism Policy

At RECENT RESEARCHES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES (RRSSH), we uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. All submissions are subject to a strict plagiarism screening process before acceptance.

Plagiarism & AI Threshold:

  • The journal permits a maximum similarity index of 10% as detected by standard plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate, or similar); same as for 20-30% AI Index.

  • Any manuscript showing a similarity index above 10% (excluding references, quotes, and bibliography) will be automatically rejected or returned to the author for revision.

Screening Process

  • Each manuscript is screened for plagiarism prior to peer review.

  • The editorial team performs both automated checks and manual verification for overlapping content.

Unacceptable Practices

  • Verbatim copying of sentences or paragraphs from previously published works without proper citation.

  • Paraphrasing without acknowledgment of the original source.

  • Self-plagiarism exceeding permissible levels.

Consequences of Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts found to be plagiarized will be immediately rejected.

  • In case of post-publication detection, the article will be retracted and the author(s) will be blacklisted from future submissions.

  • The incident may be reported to the affiliated institution(s) of the author(s).

Author's Responsibility

Authors are solely responsible for ensuring the originality of their work. Submissions must be accompanied by a Plagiarism Declaration Statement affirming the manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere.

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Peer Review Policy

Recent Researches in Social Sciences & Humanities (RRSSH) follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest standards of quality, originality, and relevance in published articles.

Publication Timeline

  • Submission to First Decision: 2-3 Weeks

  • Peer Review Process: 3-4 weeks

  • Final Publication: 4–8 weeks

Review Process:

  1. Initial Screening: All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial review to check for scope, formatting, and plagiarism (acceptable limit: under 10%).

  2. Blind Review: Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant subject area. Neither the authors nor the reviewers are aware of each other’s identities.

  3. Review Criteria:

    • Originality and novelty of the research

    • Methodological soundness

    • Relevance to the field

    • Ethical standards

    • Clarity and coherence of writing

  4. Decision Timeline: The typical review process takes 2 to 4 weeks, after which authors are notified with one of the following decisions:

    • Accept

    • Minor Revisions

    • Major Revisions

    • Reject

  5. Revised Submissions: Authors must resubmit revised manuscripts within the stipulated deadline, addressing all reviewer comments in detail.

  6. Final Decision: The final decision is made by the editorial board, based on the reviewers' recommendations.

Ethical Guidelines:

RRSSH follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity in the review process.