About the Journal

Focus and Scopes

The International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes high-quality research articles in the field of media and communication studies.

Research Areas Include:

  • Digital Media and Communication
  • Social Media and Online Communities
  • Media Psychology and Behavior
  • Corporate Communication
  • Public Relations and Marketing
  • Media Ethics and Policy
  • Political Communication
  • Health Communication
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Media Technology and Innovation
  • Journalism and Media Studies
  • Crisis and Risk Communication

Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Jane Smith

University of European Sciences, Department of Communication

editor@submission@gbjournals.org

Associate Editors

Dr. Michael Johnson

Digital Media Studies

Dr. Sarah Williams

Corporate Communication

Editorial Board

  • Prof. Ana García (Spain)
  • Dr. Hans Mueller (Germany)
  • Prof. Marie Dubois (France)
  • Dr. Paolo Rossi (Italy)
  • Prof. Jan Kowalski (Poland)
  • Dr. Emma Thompson (UK)
  • Prof. Lars Andersen (Denmark)
  • Dr. Sofia Popov (Bulgaria)
  • Prof. Carlos Silva (Portugal)

Peer Review Process

Double-Blind Peer Review

All manuscripts submitted to International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest quality of published research.

1. Submission

Author submits manuscript

2. Initial Review

Editorial screening for scope and quality

3. Peer Review

Expert reviewers evaluate manuscript

4. Decision

Editorial decision and publication

Review Timeline
  • Initial Decision: 2-4 weeks after submission
  • Peer Review: 4-6 weeks for reviewer evaluation
  • Final Decision: 6-8 weeks total process time
  • Publication: 2-4 weeks after acceptance

Open Access Policy

International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research is committed to providing immediate open access to all published research to promote the global exchange of knowledge.

Benefits of Open Access

  • Free access for all readers worldwide
  • Increased visibility and citations
  • Faster dissemination of research
  • Compliance with funder mandates
  • Broader societal impact

Licensing

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing:

  • Share — copy and redistribute
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon
  • Commercial use permitted
  • Attribution required
Creative Commons License

Article Processing Charges (APC)

No Publication Fees!

International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research does not charge authors any article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees. Publication is completely free for all accepted manuscripts.

Why No Fees?

We believe that financial barriers should not prevent the dissemination of quality research. Our journal is supported by:

  • Institutional support from European universities
  • Editorial board volunteer contributions
  • Open-source publishing infrastructure
  • Community-driven peer review process

Journal Statistics

125+

Articles Published

200+

Authors Worldwide

45

Countries Represented

50K+

Total Downloads

Indexing & Abstracting

International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research is indexed and abstracted in the following databases:

  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
  • Google Scholar
  • CrossRef
  • ResearchGate
  • Academic Search Complete
  • Communication Abstracts
  • Semantic Scholar
  • BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine)
  • Scopus (Under Review)
  • Web of Science (Applied)
  • PsycINFO (Submitted)
  • Communication Source (Pending)

Editorial Contact

Editorial Office

International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research
European Open Science Publishing
Research and Development Center
1000 Brussels, Belgium

Contact Details

Email: submission@gbjournals.org

Website: https://ijhssr.org

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