About the Journal

International Journal of Social and Human Studies (IJSHS) is an international, peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across the social sciences, humanities, education, economics, law, public policy, psychology, sociology, political science, communication, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal is published by Open Science Press (London, UK) and is officially affiliated with Libyan International University (LIMU), Benghazi, Libya, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing scholarly excellence, innovation, and global academic collaboration.

Diamond Open Access Policy

IJSHS follows a Diamond Open Access publishing model. Publishing is free for authors, and all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription fees or article processing charges (APCs). The journal is committed to removing financial barriers to the creation and dissemination of scholarly knowledge while ensuring unrestricted access to research.

Focus and Scope

The journal publishes original research articles, systematic and scoping reviews, meta-analyses, policy analyses, theoretical papers, case studies, and scholarly commentaries that contribute to understanding contemporary social, cultural, economic, legal, educational, and political issues. Interdisciplinary research and studies with regional or global relevance are particularly encouraged.

Peer Review

All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by independent experts. Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, ethical standards, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) licence unless otherwise stated.

Publication Ethics

IJSHS adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal is committed to editorial independence, research integrity, transparency, and the responsible conduct of scholarly publishing.

Digital Preservation

To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content, the journal participates in the CLOCKSS digital preservation programme, providing secure archival storage and permanent access to its scholarly record.

Privacy Statement

Personal information submitted to the journal, including names, affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID identifiers, is used solely for editorial and publishing purposes and is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Such information is never shared with third parties except as required for the publication process or by law.

Publisher

Open Science Press (London, United Kingdom) is an independent academic publisher committed to ethical, transparent, and accessible scholarly communication through modern digital publishing technologies and international collaboration.