Journal profile
Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies
ISSN 2789-5661 · ERRCD Forum · South Africa
Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies: fully open access; APC about USD 650; review about 12 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 25.4% (journal website); 17 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies is published by ERRCD Forum. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques, Mathematics Education and Pedagogy and Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies, together about 25.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
IJSS provides a platform for academics, practitioners, and social development experts to publish their intellectual works. IJSS encourages empirical research, theoretical argument, short communications and commentaries, review and conceptual opinions on social development, policies and practices, relationships and innovations that empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, and small and large entities. Our interest is limited to social-related issues, social interpretations, and emancipation of socially disadvantaged groups, which contributes to creating a socially just, rights and humanity-based context. Refer to the author guidelines for detailed information on the "Types of Acceptable Articles". This journal is considered an outlet for academic scholarships for all disciplines, including but not limited to the following perspectives: Social Sciences Cultural Science Political and governance studies Education and social pedagogy Socio-political and economic studies Social anthropology and relationship studies Management and leadership studies Psycho-social studies Social health and well-being Humanity and social communication Language and socio-linguistics studies Religion and human discipline Social law and human rights Social Justice and democracy Management and digital innovation Social geography Socio-cultural issues, among others. Definition of Terms ERRCD Forum defines "Sociality Studies" as a socially informed discourse with a trace of socialisation and emancipatory tendencies involving human/non-human interactions and their relationships. Publication Frequency Prior to 2025, IJSS published one issue per year under a continuous publication model, where articles were made available online on an article-by-article basis immediately upon acceptance and finalisation. Starting in January 2025, IJSS has transitioned to publishing two issues annually while maintaining the continuous publication model. Articles finalised between January and June constitute Issue 1, while those finalised between July and December form Issue 2. This update ensures the rapid dissemination of research findings while providing a structured organisation of biannual issues. Starting in 2024, the Journal welcomes special issues and encourages prospective special guest editors to submit their proposals. Interested individuals can find detailed guidelines and submission procedures in the Special Issue Policy.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Bunmi Isaiah OmodanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named South Africa 8, United States 3, Canada 2, United Kingdom 1 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Mathematics Education and Teaching TechniquesSocial Sciences11.5%
- Mathematics Education and PedagogyMathematics9%
- Sexual Assault and Victimization StudiesSocial Sciences5.1%
- African cultural and philosophical studiesSocial Sciences5.1%
- Inclusive Education and DiversitySocial Sciences5.1%
- African studies and sociopolitical issuesSocial Sciences5.1%
- Intimate Partner and Family ViolenceSocial Sciences3.9%
- Higher Education Governance and DevelopmentSocial Sciences3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.58OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 78 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 11 | 73 |
| 2025 | 17 | 17 | 40 |
| 2024 | 32 | 32 | 12 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 25.4%Publisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 650 | Yes | CC BY | |
| LetPub | ZAR 3,700 / USD 200 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 650 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare9 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8
- book reviewsBook reviews critically evaluate recently published books relevant to the field.Length not stated
- case reportsCase reports provide detailed accounts of specific cases or events, often in clinical, educational, or organisational settings.Length not stated
- commentariesCommentaries are analytical discussions or critiques of specific published works, ongoing issues, or trends within the field.Length not stated
- opinion piecesOpinion Pieces: Opinion pieces are concise articles that present the author’s viewpoint on current debates, challenges, or emerging trends within the field.Length not stated
- research articlesResearch Articles: Research articles are original, data-driven studies that contribute new knowledge to a specific field.Length not stated
- review articlesReview Articles: Review articles provide a comprehensive overview of existing literature on a particular topic, summarising the current state of knowledge, iden…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort communications are concise reports of preliminary findings, significant discoveries, or innovative methods.Length not stated
- theoretical/conceptual articlesTheoretical or conceptual articles focus on developing new frameworks, models, or ideas.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Conflicts of interest Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
APA 7th edition citation style. Model summary
It is the author’s responsibility to disclose any conflicting, competing and financial interest that may influence the result, the production, and construe or result in liability. All official sources of financial support should be disclosed. Therefore, the author must notify the editor-in-chief should there be any conflicts of interest.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability Statement
Data availability statement recommended. Model summary
It is highly recommended that authors ensure the accessibility of their research data by either depositing it in a publicly accessible repository or providing it as supplementary material during the submission process. Authors are expected to disclose in their supplementary file if they have deposited their datasets into a public repository. If otherwise, authors should clearly outline the reason(…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical Considerations
The issue of research ethics is critical and must be keenly followed to protect the researcher, the co-researchers, the participants, the respondents and every object and subject element involved in the study. In social sciences research, like other fields of study, adhering to ethical rules involving human beings, vulnerable populations, confidentiality, and anonymity should not be compromised. W…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
ORCID iD required for all authors. Model summary
Starting in 2022, IJSS mandates authors to have an ORCID iD. All authors must provide an ORCID iD for all articles published.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Double-blind peer review policy. Model summary
The journal follows a double-blind peer-review policy, meaning that the identities of both the author(s) and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. Articles are subjected to a rigorous peer-review process after the assigned editor assesses their quality and relevance to the journal. At this stage, the editor may either reject or accept the article. If accepted, the article will be sent to two c…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Similarity index threshold of 10% or lower for processing. Model summary
Please be aware that only manuscripts exhibiting a similarity index of 10% or lower will be eligible for processing.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- ERRCD Forum
- Country or region
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2789-5661
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 1, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies
How long does peer review take at Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 25.4% (2025). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Africa (8), United States (3) and Canada (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies open access, and what is the APC?
Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 650.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, DOAJ, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-30). Last updated: .