AIM & SCOPE
The journal “Advanced Humanities and Social Sciences” (AHSS) is double blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal that explores the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences. AHSS interprets these fields in an inclusive sense, in different theoretical, geographical and historical contexts. Its diversity is apparent in the variety of theories, methods and approaches, thus avoiding the frequent limitation to one school, approach or academic branch.
AHSS invites theoreticians and practitioners to submit manuscripts embracing the full range of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, reviews or short communications containing new insights into any aspect of Humanities and Social Sciences. AHSS particularly welcomes manuscripts which explore inspirational ideas in Humanities and Social Sciences, are written in innovative ways, are presented in experimental ways.
AHSS also invites to submit proposals for thematic issues dealing with a broad range of subjects. These may include:
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art and Media
- Economics
- Ethics
- History
- History, criticism and theory of the arts
- Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture
- Jurisprudence
- Language, both modern and classical
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Music
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Political science;
- Religions
- Sociology.
Refereeing
All manuscripts are normally reviewed by at least two referees (in addition to the Editor-in-chief). Refereeing is anonymous unless a referee chooses otherwise. Referees’ comments are passed intact to authors, apart from occasional editing. Proofs should be returned to the Editor-in-chief as soon as possible. The Editorial board has the right to reject a manuscript if after the first review it is submitted repeatedly wit unsatisfactory corrections. The selection of manuscripts for inclusion in AHSS will be based on these reviews.
Style
Manuscripts should be written in a clear, concise style appropriate to an international readership. Familiar technical terms may be used without explanation. Acronyms and abbreviations are likely to need full presentation at least once. Authors are required to avoid the use of sexist language.
Specification of manuscripts
Manuscripts should be submitted in English and only to AHSS. The authors should observe the ethics of manuscript preparation (avoiding duplicat publication, inaccuracy of citations, fraudulent publication, plagiarism and self-plagiarism). Copyright will be owned by the publisher: the Intellectual Consortium of Drug Discovery and Technology Development Inc. The authors are responsible for the factual accuracy of their manuscripts, for obtaining permission to reproduce text or illustrations from other publications and for an ethical attitude, regarding the persons mentioned in the manuscript. The title should indicate exactly, but as briefly as possible, the subject of the manuscript. Manuscripts may be up to 5000 words in length. An abstract is to be provided on a separate sheet, preferably no longer than 150 words. At the end of the abstract, a minimum of five key words should be supplied. Tables, drawings, diagrams and charts with a clear title should be presented on separate sheets of A4 paper and numbered by Arabic numerals. The approximate position of these materials should be indicated in the manuscript. Footnotes should not be used. The instructions for authors on references (APA style) are available on the website of the American Psychological Association at: apastyle.org
Checklist for submission:
- Manuscript (in Microsoft Word, .rtf)
- Appendices
- Tables, drawings, diagrams and charts
- Covering email letter
Manuscripts that do not comply with the above guidelines will be returned to the author for required changes. Only after compliance is established, will they be processed for reviewing. Non-adherence to the guidelines slows down the publishing process. The Editorial board reserved the right to make necessary proofs in the manuscript and adjust it to the requirements of AHSS.
The authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts electronically to expedite the peer review process. Manuscripts should be sent, saved in a standard document format type Word, Rich Text Format. The covering letter must include full contact details of all authors of the manuscript and the title of AHSS.
