About the Journal

Vision International Journal of Social Sciences (VIJSS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Vision International Pioneer Research Centre (SMC-PVT) Ltd. The journal is dedicated to the publication of original, high-quality research that advances knowledge and critical understanding in the social sciences.

VIJSS provides an international academic platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to disseminate theoretical, empirical, and interdisciplinary studies addressing contemporary social, economic, political, and cultural issues.

Aims and Scope

The primary aim of VIJSS is to promote rigorous and ethically conducted research that contributes to scholarly debate and evidence-based policy development in the social sciences.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and analytical studies in the following fields:

  • Sociology and social theory
  • Economics and development studies
  • Political science and governance
  • Public policy and administration
  • International relations
  • Anthropology and cultural studies
  • Education and social development
  • Gender studies and social inclusion
  • Media, communication, and society
  • Population, migration, and urban studies
  • Literature and Linguistics
  • Management Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary and comparative research is particularly encouraged.

Publication Frequency

VIJSS is published semi annually now from January 2026, with two regular issues per year. Special issues may be published on emerging themes within the journal’s scope.

 

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Submissions are first screened by the editorial office for relevance, originality, and compliance with journal policies.

Manuscripts passing initial evaluation are reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. Editorial decisions are based on academic merit, methodological quality, originality, and ethical compliance.

Detailed procedures are available in the Peer Review Policy.

 

Open Access Policy

VIJSS provides immediate and unrestricted open access to all published content in order to promote the global exchange of knowledge.

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. https://www.viprc.org/index.php/Journal/open-access-policy

 

Publication Ethics

VIJSS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. The journal follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and complies with the standards recommended by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

Policies on plagiarism, authorship, conflicts of interest, peer review, retractions, and research misconduct are publicly available on the journal website.

 

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work. By publishing in VIJSS, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to distribute their work under the applicable Creative Commons license.

 

Digital Preservation

VIJSS ensures long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content through recognized digital archiving systems and institutional repositories.

 

Indexing and Abstracting

The journal seeks inclusion in reputable national and international indexing and abstracting databases in order to enhance the visibility and impact of published research. Updated information regarding indexing status is available on the journal website

 

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions at VIJSS are made independently of the publisher and are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance.

The publisher does not influence peer review outcomes or editorial judgments.

 

Publisher

VIJSS is published by:

Vision International Pioneer Research Centre (SMC-PVT) Ltd

The publisher supports ethical, transparent, and sustainable scholarly communication.

 

Target Audience

VIJSS serves researchers, academics, policymakers, and postgraduate students engaged in social science research and policy analysis worldwide.