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Submit Your Research to IRSR

The International Review of Social Research invites submissions of original research articles, review articles, and theoretical essays from scholars working across the social sciences.

Before You Submit

Please ensure your manuscript meets the following requirements:

  • The work is original and has not been published elsewhere
  • The manuscript is not under review with another journal
  • All co-authors have approved the final version
  • The manuscript follows our Author Guidelines
  • References are in APA 7th edition format

What We Publish

  • Research Articles — Original empirical studies (6,000-10,000 words)
  • Review Articles — Comprehensive literature reviews (8,000-12,000 words)
  • Theoretical Essays — Novel theoretical frameworks (5,000-8,000 words)
  • Research Notes — Shorter empirical contributions (3,000-5,000 words)

Review Timeline

We aim to provide authors with an initial decision within 8-12 weeks of submission. The peer review process involves double-blind evaluation by at least two expert reviewers in the relevant field.

Contact

For submission enquiries, please contact the editorial office at 42 Waterloo St, Hove, East Sussex BN3 1AY, United Kingdom. Tel: 01273 733733.