Submissions

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Author Guidelines

For English Language

  1. Registration via Open Journal System prior to submission is a must for the authors.
  2. Dyal Singh Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (DSJHSS) considers only those research manuscripts which are submitted via Open Journal System (OJS) to https://dsjhss.gdscl.com.pk
  3. The submitted manuscript should neither be published nor submitted elsewhere, either in parts or as a whole, for publication. The author(s)’ should ensure that the manuscript is freshly submitted.
  4. The received manuscript via the OJS will be filtered by the desk editors in light of author guidelines. The decision regarding the manuscript (either to send it back to the author(s) or forward it for blind review) of the desk review will be final.
  5. Manuscripts must be formatted according to the 7th edition of the APA (American Psychological Association). While writing a research paper for DSJHSS, the observance of the following is a must:
  6. APA suggests font = Times New Roman; Font-Size =12; Line-Spacing =1.5; Margins=1 Inch – all sides
  7. The word count of the research article would range between 3500 to 7000.
  8. The title page should include an informative title, the author's name, and a complete mailing address, including postal, & Online - email, and Telephone.
  9. Abstract: The abstract consists of the statement of the problem, research design, major findings, and conclusions (maximum words: 200), with 5 key words at maximum.
  10. Main-Body: The text should be divided into sections with the following headings:
    1. Introduction: In this section, the rationale of the present research, its background, and the clear mention of the objectives are discussed.
    2. Literature Review: To explore the research gap in the area for the present researcher, previous relevant research projects are reviewed here.
    3. Research Questions: The research statement and research questions are discussed in this section of the research paper.
    4. Research Design: The theoretical/conceptual framework plus the type and nature of research should satisfactorily be elaborated.
    5. Data Analysis: The collected data in the form of tables or narrative in light of research questions.
    6. Findings and Recommendations: Present the results of the research in a logically patterned way.
    7. Conclusion: Interpret the results and relate them to existing knowledge relating to the methods and results of the respective area of research.

The template will be provided and can be used for formatting the article before sending it to the journal website.

اردو زبان کے مضامین کے لیے۔

  • مقالہ غیر مطبوعہ ہو اور کسی دوسری جگہ پہ پبلیش نہ ہوا ہو
  • مقالہ مائیکرو سوفٹ ورڈ میں لکھا ہوا ہو اور 14 کے حجم کے حروف میں ہو
  • اسکا ابسٹریکٹ اردو اور انگلش دونوں میں ہونا چاہیے۔
  • ابسٹریکٹ یا خلاصہ 150 سے 250 لفظوں کا ہوناچاہیے اور اسکے نیچے اہم الفاظ جنکا تعلق مقالے سے ہو وہ لکھے ہونے چاہیں۔

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting your manuscript, please check the following:

  1. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  2. The submission file is in OpenOffice, or Microsoft Word document file format.
  3. Where available, URLs for the references have been provided
  4. The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end
  5. The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  6. All references cited in the text are included in the reference section.
  7. All figures and tables are cited in the text.
  8. The pages are numbered bottom right side.
  9. Plagiarism Reports is not more than 18% (Turnitin).
  10. Does the paper fall under Journal Scope?
  11. Does Paper have followed Journal Template? 
  12. Paper is submitted with condition that it has not been published earlier or is not under consideration in any other journal.

Note: In case of failure of the above checklist, the paper is desk rejected and does not process further. If a paper passes the above checklist, it will be further forward for the following review process.

Book review

This section will only publish book reviews.

Humanities

The Humanities section of the Dyal Singh Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (DSJHSS) welcomes original, unpublished research articles, review papers, and critical essays in disciplines including but not limited to literature, linguistics, philosophy, history, religious studies, cultural studies, and fine arts. As a bilingual journal, this section accepts submissions in both English and Urdu, and manuscripts in either language are equally eligible for consideration. All submissions must reflect rigorous scholarship, original analysis, and adherence to the journal's formatting and citation guidelines, and will only be considered if they have not been previously published or are not under simultaneous review elsewhere.

All manuscripts submitted to the Humanities section undergo an initial editorial screening for scope, originality, and quality, followed by a double-blind peer review process conducted by at least two qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Reviewers evaluate submissions on the basis of academic rigor, theoretical grounding, methodological soundness (where applicable), clarity of argument, and contribution to existing scholarship in the humanities. Final decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection rest with the Section Editor in consultation with the Editorial Board, and all published articles are made freely available under the journal's Open Access policy with a CC BY 4.0 license.

Social Sciences

The Social Sciences section of the Dyal Singh Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (DSJHSS) invites original, unpublished research articles, empirical studies, and critical reviews in disciplines including but not limited to sociology, political science, economics, psychology, education, anthropology, gender studies, and public administration. As a bilingual journal, submissions in both English and Urdu are welcomed, and manuscripts in either language receive equal consideration. All submissions must demonstrate sound theoretical framing, appropriate methodology, and clear analytical contribution, and must adhere to the journal's formatting and citation guidelines. Only manuscripts that are original, unpublished, and not under simultaneous review elsewhere will be considered.

All manuscripts submitted to the Social Sciences section undergo an initial editorial screening for scope, originality, and quality, followed by a double-blind peer review conducted by at least two qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Reviewers assess submissions for methodological rigor, theoretical soundness, relevance of data and analysis (where applicable), clarity of argument, and overall contribution to the field. Final decisions on acceptance, revision, or rejection are made by the Section Editor in consultation with the Editorial Board, and all published articles are made freely available under the journal's Open Access policy with a CC BY 4.0 license.

Privacy Statement

PRIVACY STATEMENT

DSJHSS adheres to a strict privacy policy. The privacy of the authors is highly important to us. This privacy statement provides information about

  • Personal information that we collect
  • Ways in which DSJHSS uses that personal information.

Personal information collection

DSJHSS may collect and use personal information that is necessary for the processing and publication of manuscripts submitted to us. This information may include

  • Names
  • Affiliation
  • Contact details
  • Postal address,
  • Emails,
  • Phone numbers
  • Fax numbers.

Using personal information

Personal information collected by us will only be used to:

  • Process and publish your manuscript.
  • Administer this website
  • Personalize the website for you
  • Enable your access to and use of the website services
  • Process your manuscript
  • Publish your manuscript
  • Send to your communication about your manuscript
  • Send to you statements and invoices
  • Collect payments from you
  • Send you marketing communications

Where to disclose Author’s personal information

DSJHSS may disclose the personal information of the authors to its agents or sub-contractors for these purposes, the agent or sub-contractor in question will be obligated to use that personal information following the terms of this privacy statement.

In addition to the disclosures reasonably necessary for the purposes identified elsewhere above, DSJHSS may disclose your personal information to the extent that it is required to do so by law, in connection with any legal proceedings or prospective legal proceedings, and to establish, exercise or defend its legal rights.

Securing your data

DSJHSS takes judicious technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information.

Cross-border data transfers

Information that we collect may be stored and processed in and transferred between any of the countries in which DSJHSS operates to enable the use of the information following this privacy policy. In addition, personal information that you submit for publication on the website will be published on the internet and may be available around the world.

You agree to such cross-border transfers of personal information.

Updating this statement

DSJHSS may update or revise this privacy policy by posting a new version on this website. 

You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are familiar with any changes.