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Journal of Research in Social Sciences

National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad · Pakistan · Est. 2018

ISSN2305-6533eISSN2306-112X
DOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
Total52
H-Indexi
4
Total Worksi
71
Total Citationsi
67
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.61
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Subject areas: Education; Philology. Linguistics: Communication. Mass media; Sociology (General). Topics: social sciences, international relations, education, sociology, mass communication

General Information

Country / RegionPakistan
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2018
Annual Volume~ 14 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications71
Publisher OrgNational University of Modern Languages
OA Since2018
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Submission Info

APC CostPKR 20,000
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-NC
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2305-6533 / 2306-112X
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
PKR 20,000
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
1
2
2018
17
35
2021
11
6
2022
11
8
2023
12
19
2024
19
1
2025

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle EastBelt and Road InitiativeJewish and Middle Eastern StudiesBangladesh Politics, Society, and DevelopmentJob Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorOnline and Blended LearningCOVID-19 and Mental HealthCOVID-19 Pandemic ImpactsEducation and Critical Thinking DevelopmentCybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Research in Social Sciences

Is Journal of Research in Social Sciences a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Research in Social Sciences: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of Research in Social Sciences?

Journal of Research in Social Sciences is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.61.

Is Journal of Research in Social Sciences indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Research in Social Sciences is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of Research in Social Sciences?

Subject areas: Education; Philology. Linguistics: Communication. Mass media; Sociology (General). Topics: social sciences, international relations, education, sociology, mass communication

How much does it cost to publish in Journal of Research in Social Sciences?

Journal of Research in Social Sciences charges an article processing charge (APC) of about PKR 20,000 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref