Journal profile
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal
ISSN 2664-8148 · IDEA PUBLISHERS · Pakistan
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal: fully open access; APC about USD 550; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 8 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal is published by IDEA PUBLISHERS. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East, International Relations and Foreign Policy and South Asian Studies and Conflicts, together about 40.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations and Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal (LASSIJ), with eISSN 2664-8148 (online), is a refereed research platform with a strong international focus. It is an open-access, online, editorial-reviewed, peer-reviewed (double-blind), and annual journal (with a continuous publication strategy). The primary focus of the LASSIJ is to publish original research and review articles centered around the liberal arts (liberal studies—liberal sciences), including critical thinking, logical reasoning, critical policy analysis, critical decision-making, cultural diversity, gender equality, conflict resolution, and human rights. The coverage of LASSIJ is dedicated to these allied fields, focusing on relevant themes from interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies integrating the arts, social sciences, and administrative sciences, underscoring LASSIJ's commitment to valuing and promoting cross-disciplinary and transdisciplinary research. LASSIJ's content is distinctly international, focusing on cross-national or comparative studies that compare topics across countries, with a preference for manuscripts by foreign-affiliated authors or co-authors. This global focus is designed to attract authors and readers from diverse backgrounds. At LASSIJ, we believe that including multiple academic disciplines helps pool knowledge from two or more fields of study to better address problems by developing solutions grounded in new understanding. Founded in 2017 under the umbrella of IDEA PUBLISHERS, LASSIJ provides a publication platform that upholds high research standards for academics and professionals, particularly researchers, scholars, and scientists of international repute. This commitment to high standards in open-access publishing reassures our audience of the journal's quality.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Ishtiaq AhmedPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 18, Pakistan 8, Germany 3, Bangladesh 3, United Kingdom 2 (53 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle EastSocial Sciences17.4%
- International Relations and Foreign PolicySocial Sciences13.3%
- South Asian Studies and ConflictsSocial Sciences10.1%
- Political Conflict and GovernanceSocial Sciences4.4%
- Electoral Systems and Political ParticipationSocial Sciences4.1%
- Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolenceSocial Sciences3.5%
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities3.2%
- South Asian Studies and DiasporaArts and Humanities3.2%
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
Indexed in: no record yet.
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Crossref, FatCat, Google Scholar, Library of Congress, OpenAlex, ResearchGate, ROAD, Scilit, SUDOC, The Keepers, ZDBPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 13OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.86OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 285 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 137 |
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 170 |
| 2024 | 23 | 23 | 198 |
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 217 |
| 2022 | 33 | 33 | 110 |
| 2021 | 64 | 64 | 132 |
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 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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 accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | PKR 90,000 / USD 550 | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted1
- original research articlesOriginal Research ArticlesLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Peer review
- Authorship 3. Authorship
All individuals listed as authors must have made a substantial intellectual contribution to the work, participated in preparing or critically revising the manuscript, approved the final version, and accepted responsibility for their contribution.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 6. Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest that could influence the research, interpretation of findings, or publication process.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics 2. Originality and Publication Ethics
Manuscripts must present original work and must not contain plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, redundant publication, or other forms of research or publication misconduct.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright 17. Copyright and Licensing
Authors must ensure that they have the necessary rights and permissions for third-party material included in their manuscripts.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 14. Editorial and Peer Review Process
All submissions are subject to editorial screening. Manuscripts that meet the journal's requirements may be sent for external peer review in accordance with the journal's Peer Review Policy and Guidelines.
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
- IDEA PUBLISHERS
- Country or region
- Pakistan
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2664-8148
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 10, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal
How long does peer review take at Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 weeks. 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 Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal based?
Of the 53 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (18), Pakistan (8) and Germany (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Is Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 550.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .