Journal profile
International Review of Social Sciences Research
ISSN 2782-9227 · eISSN 2782-9235 · Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated · Philippines
International Review of Social Sciences Research: fully open access; APC about USD 50; review about 60 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); acceptance rate 22.7% (journal website); 51 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Review of Social Sciences Research is published by Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Public Administration in Developing Nations, Legal Issues in South Africa and Indonesian Legal and Regulatory Studies, together about 29.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Review of Social Sciences Research (IRSSR) is an open-access peer-reviewed journal focused on interdisciplinary research that addresses contemporary social, economic, political, cultural, and developmental issues that shape societies worldwide. The journal provides a platform for original research that enhances understanding and advances knowledge of human behavior, institutions, communities, governance, and social transformation while contributing evidence-based solutions to local, regional, and global challenges. IRSSR promotes interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate diverse social science disciplines to better understand complex societal issues. It welcomes quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, experimental, comparative, and review studies that contribute to theory development, policy formulation, and professional practice. While the journal has a strong interest in studies from Asia, Africa, and other emerging regions, it encourages submissions whose theoretical, methodological, or practical contributions are relevant to the international scholarly community. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process and are evaluated based on originality, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, ethical integrity, and significance to international scholarship. The journal is committed to maintaining high editorial standards and fostering constructive peer review that supports authors in improving the quality and impact of their work. IRSSR welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas: Governance, Public Policy and Institutions Public administration Governance Public policy Political institutions International relations Law and governance Digital government Society, Development and Sustainability Sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Community development Poverty and inequality Migration, urbanization and demographic change Civil society and social movements Social inclusion, equity and human rights Economics and Development Development economics Public finance and fiscal policy Economic governance and institutions Financial inclusion and well-being Labour, employment, and economic resilience International trade and regional development Education, Psychology and Human Development Educational policy and leadership Developmental, cognitive and social psychology Community and health psychology Mental health and well-being Inclusive education Lifelong learning Cu
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Tengku IntanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named South Africa 6, Philippines 6, Malaysia 5, India 3, Indonesia 2 (26 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Public Administration in Developing NationsSocial Sciences15.9%
- Legal Issues in South AfricaSocial Sciences7.6%
- Indonesian Legal and Regulatory StudiesSocial Sciences6.2%
- Impact of Technology on AdolescentsSocial Sciences4.8%
- Public Policy and Administration ResearchSocial Sciences4.1%
- Intimate Partner and Family ViolenceSocial Sciences4.1%
- Sexual Assault and Victimization StudiesSocial Sciences4.1%
- Criminal Justice and PenologySocial 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
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.5OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 159 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 35 | 67 |
| 2025 | 51 | 51 | 59 |
| 2024 | 23 | 23 | 29 |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | 21 |
| 2022 | 20 | 20 | 5 |
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | 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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
60 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 8 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 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 22.7%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 60 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 10 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | PHP 2,300 / USD 50 | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | USD 50 / PHP 2,300 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 50 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- USD 50
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- 4–6
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted9
- case studiesThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies.Length not stated
- case studyThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies. Submissions must…Length not stated
- editorialEditorial Independence. The Editorial Board has full authority over the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts without interference from the publisher and/or ex…Length not stated
- original research articleThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies. Submissions must…Length not stated
- original research articlesThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies.Length not stated
- perspectiveThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies. Submissions must…Length not stated
- reviewAll submitted manuscripts undergo a two-stage evaluation process: Preliminary Evaluation (Editorial Screening): The Editor-in-Chief and/or Associate Editor asse…Length not stated
- review articleThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies. Submissions must…Length not stated
- review articlesThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use
AI use in review must be limited and responsible; reviewers must not upload manuscripts to AI tools Model summary
The journal recognizes the potential role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in supporting the peer review process. However, their use must be responsible, limited, and must not compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or independence of the review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship
Original work, not published or under consideration elsewhere Model summary
Upon submission of the manuscript, the author warrants that: The manuscript is an original work and has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
Disclosure of funding and conflicts of interest Model summary
All sources of funding, support, and any potential conflicts of interest have been fully disclosed.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Permission for copyrighted materials Model summary
Permission has been obtained for all copyrighted materials used in the manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
APC of USD 50 (PHP 2,300 for Philippine authors) Model summary
The journal charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 50 (PHP 2,300 for authors based in the Philippines).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review Process
Double-blind peer review Model summary
All submitted manuscripts undergo a two-stage evaluation process: Preliminary Evaluation (Editorial Screening): The Editor-in-Chief and/or Associate Editor assesses the manuscript’s relevance to the journal’s scope, compliance with submission guidelines, and overall readiness for peer review. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to the author or declined without external rev…
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
- Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated
- Country or region
- Philippines
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2782-9227
- Electronic ISSN
- 2782-9235
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Review of Social Sciences Research
How long does peer review take at International Review of Social Sciences Research?
The publisher reports about 60 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 22.7%. 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 International Review of Social Sciences Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: 4–6; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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 International Review of Social Sciences Research based?
Of the 26 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Africa (6), Philippines (6) and Malaysia (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Review of Social Sciences Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Review of Social Sciences Research is indexed in DOAJ.
Is International Review of Social Sciences Research open access, and what is the APC?
International Review of Social Sciences Research is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 50.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .