Humanities and Social Sciences Letters (e-ISSN: 2312-4318 / p-ISSN: 2312-5659) is an international peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, innovative, and impactful research that advances knowledge across the humanities and social sciences. The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary studies that address emerging social, cultural, educational, economic, technological, and policy challenges facing societies worldwide.
HSSL seeks to bridge theory, practice, and policymaking by publishing research that contributes to sustainable development, social inclusion, digital transformation, human well-being, cultural understanding, and evidence-based decision-making. The journal provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange ideas and generate solutions for contemporary global and regional issues, with special attention to developing and emerging economies.
The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, methodological innovations, and policy-oriented studies that demonstrate significant theoretical, empirical, or practical contributions to the humanities and social sciences.
Editorial and Peer-Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous editorial and peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
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Initial Editorial Assessment: Each manuscript is evaluated by the editorial team to determine its suitability for the journal and its alignment with the aims and scope of Humanities and Social Sciences Letters (HSSL). Manuscripts that fall outside the journal’s focus or raise ethical concerns, including plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or other forms of academic misconduct, may be rejected without external review.
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Plagiarism Screening: To maintain the highest standards of academic integrity, all submissions are screened using CrossCheck powered by iThenticate before entering the peer-review process.
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Peer Review: Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial evaluation are subjected to a rigorous peer-review process conducted by qualified experts in the relevant field. Authors typically receive a first decision within approximately 45-60 days.
Publication Timeline
The journal is committed to maintaining an efficient and transparent publication process. Current median processing times are:
| Editorial Stage | Median Time |
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| Submission to First Decision | 7 Days |
| Submission to Decision After Review | 60 Days |
| Submission to Acceptance | 120 Days |
| Acceptance to Online Publication | 60 Days |
While many accepted manuscripts are published online promptly following final approval, the median time from acceptance to online publication is currently 60 days. In some cases, publication may require additional time to ensure balanced issue planning, thematic consistency, and diversity of published content.
Publication Frequency
Humanities and Social Sciences Letters is published quarterly, with four issues released annually in March, June, September, and December.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
There is no submission fee for manuscripts submitted to Humanities and Social Sciences Letters. Upon acceptance, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 1,500. Manuscripts requiring substantial English-language editing may incur an additional language editing fee, depending on the length and complexity of the article.
Authors may be eligible for APC discounts through the publisher’s discount programs. For current discount opportunities and eligibility criteria, please visit the APC Discount Policy page.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Each article published in Humanities and Social Sciences Letters is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring permanent accessibility, discoverability, and reliable citation of scholarly content.
Indexing and Visibility
Humanities and Social Sciences Letters is indexed in Scopus and other reputable academic databases, enhancing the visibility, accessibility, and impact of published research on a global scale.
Reviewer Recognition
The journal highly values the contributions of peer reviewers. Reviewers who provide timely and comprehensive review reports receive vouchers that entitle them to discounts on the APC of future publications in any Conscientia Beam journal.
Publication Ethics and Academic Integrity
Conscientia Beam is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The publisher enforces rigorous peer-review procedures and strict ethical policies to ensure the quality and credibility of the scientific record. Cases involving plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, inappropriate authorship attribution, duplicate publication, or other forms of research misconduct are treated with the utmost seriousness and are addressed under a zero-tolerance policy.
To verify the originality of submitted manuscripts, all submissions are screened using iThenticate and evaluated against previously published literature. Through these measures, Humanities and Social Sciences Letters and Conscientia Beam strive to uphold transparency, accountability, and excellence in scholarly publishing.