JKKNIUJSS

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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

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Journal Policy

JKKNU Journal of Social Sciences (JKKNIUJSS)
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Bangladesh

1. Aims and Scope

The JKKNIU Journal of Social Sciences (JKKNIUJSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU), Bangladesh. The journal aims to promote high-quality scholarly research in the fields of social sciences, including but not limited to Economics, Public Administration, Folklore, Sociology, Local Government and Urban Development, Political Science, Anthropology, Development Studies, and related interdisciplinary areas.

2. Submission Policy

  • Manuscripts submitted to JKKNIUJSS must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Submissions should align with the journal’s aims and scope.

  • All listed authors must have made a significant academic contribution to the manuscript and must agree to its submission.

3. Peer Review Policy

  • All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to assess relevance, quality, and compliance with journal guidelines.

  • Suitable manuscripts are reviewed through a blind peer review process.

  • Final publication decisions are based on reviewers’ recommendations, academic merit, originality, and relevance.

4. Publication Ethics

JKKNIUJSS follows internationally accepted standards of publication ethics. Authors must ensure that:

  • Research involving human participants has received appropriate ethical approval or must describe how informed consent was sought and how the privacy of the participants was protected.

  • Proper acknowledgment is given to all sources to avoid plagiarism.

  • A similarity score (Turnitin) excluding bibliography/references of more than 20% will not be accepted. Even within the accepted similarity score, if three consecutive sentences match another document without reference, the submission will be rejected.
  • Any conflicts of interest are clearly disclosed.

The journal reserves the right to reject or retract articles in cases of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical research practices.

5. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright of their published work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article.

  • Proper permission must be obtained for the use of copyrighted material (tables, figures, images, or datasets).

Privacy Statement

The JKKNIU Journal of Social Sciences (JKKNIUJSS) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of authors, reviewers, and readers.

1. Collection of Information

Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and other contact details collected by this journal are used exclusively for editorial and publication purposes.

2. Use of Personal Data

Personal information is used only to:

  • Manage manuscript submissions and peer review

  • Communicate editorial decisions

  • Publish author information alongside accepted articles

3. Data Protection

  • Personal data will not be shared with third parties or used for commercial purposes.

  • Access to personal information is limited to authorized editorial staff.

4. Confidentiality

  • All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.

  • Reviewer identities and reports are kept strictly confidential under the double-blind review process.

5. Consent

By submitting a manuscript to JKKNIUJSS or registering on the journal website, users consent to the collection and use of their personal information in accordance with this privacy statement.

 

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the JKKNIU Journal of Social Sciences or Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University.