Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question: What is the frequency of the publication?

Answer: Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences is a Quarterly journal.

 
Question: I want to submit my paper to Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, how do I submit it?
Answer: You can submit your paper through e-mail at academicworldjournal@gmail.com.
 
Question: Is your journal peer-reviewed?
Answer. Yes. Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences is a peer-reviewed journal.
 
Question: Is Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences an indexed journal?
Answer: Yes, Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences is an indexed journal.
 
Question: Is this journal refereed?
Answer: Yes, Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences is a refereed journal.  
 
Question: Is this journal published both in print and online versions?
Answer. Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences journal publishes papers online only.

Question: Is Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences an open-access journal? What are the benefits of publishing in an open-access journal?
Answer: Yes, Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences is an open-access journal. The readers, students, teachers, professionals and author(s) can easily access the contents of an open-access journal. It ensures readers can access papers worldwide easily.
 
Question: Is your journal UGC approved?
Answer. No. Although this journal is valid as per new UGC guidelines. UGC has provided new guidelines whereas a journal may either be peer-reviewed or UGC listed as UGC gazette regulations on minimum qualification for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in universities and colleges (18/07/2018).
     As per UGC Notification F.No. L-1(2018)(CARE/JOURNAL)-Part File dated 11 February 2025, the UGC has discontinued the UGC-CARE Journal listing. The 584th Commission meeting held on 3 October 2024 approved Suggestive Parameters for Selecting Peer-reviewed Journals. Henceforth, academic institutions may use these criteria to recognise journals for Ph.D. submission and faculty promotions, including for Assistant and Associate Professor positions, ensuring flexibility and academic autonomy in line with institutional research priorities.
 
Question: Is there any page limit for the paper?
Answer: There is no word/page limit in a paper, but the paper should ideally not exceed 20 pages (double space, 12 fonts).
 
Question: My paper has been accepted for publication. How can I pay the publication fee?
Answer: You can contact the editor at academicworldjournal@gmail.com.
 
Question: How do I know that the paper submitted reaches you?
Answer: You will get an e-mail confirmation after the submission of the paper by the editor. It takes a maximum of 8-10 days.
 
Question: Whom do I contact if I have questions about the status of my manuscript?
Answer. You can contact the journal editor regarding the status after submitting the paper.
 
Question: Where can I find a template for the submission of a paper in Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences?
Answer. The template (sample paper) is available on the website: https://www.academicworldjournal.com.
 
Question: Why do I need to submit a copyright agreement?
Answer. You have to sign a copyright agreement before publishing your paper so that we can ensure your work is original. The copyright agreement is available on the website: https://www.academicworldjournal.com.
 
Question: Does the Academic World Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences have any publication guidelines?
Answer. Yes, publication guidelines are available on the website:
 
Question: Can I join the review team? What is the procedure for it?
Answer. Yes. We accept reviewers with related expertise. You may contact and send the CV to the editor, mentioning why you qualify as a reviewer.
 
Question: When does the journal publish its new issue?
Answer. It publishes new issues in the first week of every three months.
 
Question: Did I get the certificate after publishing my manuscript?
Answer. Yes. After publication, you will get a certificate by mail.
 


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