Editorial Process

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Editorial Process

The editorial process at Acta Social Science & Humanities: An International Journal is designed to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and ethically sound research that advances knowledge in the fields of social sciences, humanities, and cultural studies. The journal follows a transparent and rigorous double-blind peer review process to maintain academic integrity, relevance, and excellence.

1. Manuscript Submission

Authors may submit their manuscripts through the journal’s online submission portal or via the official editorial email address.
All submissions must comply with the Author Guidelines regarding format, structure, referencing style, and ethical standards.
Upon successful submission, authors will receive an acknowledgment email confirming receipt of their manuscript.

2. Initial Screening

Each submitted manuscript undergoes an initial review by the Editor-in-Chief or a designated Associate Editor to ensure it meets the basic editorial requirements.
During this stage, manuscripts are evaluated based on:

  • Relevance to the journal’s scope (social sciences, humanities, and cultural studies)
  • Originality and contribution to the field
  • Theoretical depth and conceptual clarity
  • Compliance with formatting, referencing, and ethical guidelines

Manuscripts that do not align with the journal’s scope or fail to meet quality standards may be desk rejected at this stage.

3. Plagiarism Check

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software to ensure authenticity and originality.
Papers containing significant similarity, duplication, or evidence of academic misconduct are rejected immediately.

4. Peer Review Process

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening enter a double-blind peer review process.
At least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant discipline evaluate the manuscript on the following criteria:

  1. Originality and scholarly contribution
  2. Methodological soundness and analytical depth
  3. Clarity of argument and coherence of structure
  4. Relevance to current debates or theoretical discourse in social sciences or humanities
  5. Accuracy and quality of references

Possible editorial decisions include:

  • Accept as is
  • Minor revisions required
  • Major revisions required
  • Reject

5. Author Revision

Authors are provided with reviewer feedback and requested to revise the manuscript accordingly.
Revised manuscripts must be resubmitted within the stipulated timeframe, accompanied by a response letter detailing how each reviewer’s comment was addressed.

6. Final Decision

The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with Associate Editors, makes the final publication decision based on reviewer recommendations and the quality of revisions.
Authors are formally notified of the decision through official email correspondence.

7. Copyediting and Proofreading

Accepted manuscripts undergo professional copyediting and language refinement to ensure clarity, academic tone, and consistency.
Authors are provided with proofs for a final check prior to publication.

8. Publication

The final, peer-reviewed version of each accepted article is published online open access and assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure permanent accessibility, indexing, and citation.

9. Post-Publication

Published articles are promoted through the journal’s website, indexing services, academic networks, and digital platforms to enhance visibility and scholarly impact.
Authors are encouraged to share their published work within their academic and professional communities.

Editorial Integrity

Acta Social Science & Humanities: An International Journal upholds the ethical standards and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

All editorial decisions are made independently, transparently, and without bias, based solely on the scholarly merit and originality of the submitted work.