Journal profile
International Journal of Social Sciences Educational Studies
ISSN 2409-1294 · eISSN 2520-0968 · Ishik University · Iraq
International Journal of Social Sciences Educational Studies: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 60 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); acceptance rate 14% (journal website); 29 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Social Sciences Educational Studies is published by Ishik University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Second Language Acquisition and Learning and English Language Learning and Teaching, together about 32.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
We are pleased to welcome you to the International Journal of Social Science & Educational Studies (IJSSES), a journal dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, scholarly reflection, and the exchange of ideas. Whether you are here to explore thought-provoking articles or contribute your own research, we are confident that you will encounter content that fosters intellectual growth and deepens your understanding. Submissions We are currently open for submissions, and invite researchers, writers, and thinkers to contribute their work to our journal. We encourage the submission of original articles, essays, and research that contribute to the ongoing dialogue in the fields of Social Sciences and Education Studies. Author/Submissions Registration Link Reviewers Additionally, we are seeking reviewers to join our academic community. By registering as a reviewer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and integrity of the work published here, while also engaging with informative research in a Social Sciences and Educational Studies. Please find the reviewers registration link below: Reviewers Registration Link We invite you to submit, contribute, review, and become an integral part of IJSSES. May your experience here enhance your research and inquisitive journey.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iraq 7, United States 2, United Kingdom 1, Canada 1 (11 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities19%
- Second Language Acquisition and LearningPsychology7.7%
- English Language Learning and TeachingComputer Science5.8%
- Teacher Education and Leadership StudiesSocial Sciences5.5%
- African Education and PoliticsSocial Sciences5.2%
- Second Language Learning and TeachingArts and Humanities4.1%
- School Leadership and Teacher PerformanceSocial Sciences4.1%
- Education during COVID-19 pandemicSocial Sciences4.1%
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
- 28OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 89OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.33OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 719 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 17 | 200 |
| 2025 | 29 | 29 | 422 |
| 2024 | 41 | 41 | 690 |
| 2023 | 120 | 119 | 895 |
| 2022 | 103 | 103 | 774 |
| 2021 | 85 | 85 | 501 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
60 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 5 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 5 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 14%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 60 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 15 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Ishik University
- Country or region
- Iraq
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2409-1294
- Electronic ISSN
- 2520-0968
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 13, Issue 4 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Social Sciences Educational Studies
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Social Sciences Educational Studies?
The publisher reports about 60 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 5 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 14%. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Social Sciences Educational Studies based?
Of the 11 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iraq (7), United States (2) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Social Sciences Educational Studies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Social Sciences Educational Studies is indexed in DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Social Sciences Educational Studies open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Social Sciences Educational Studies is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .