Author Guidelines

Overview

The Evaluation Studies in Social Sciences (ESSS) journal accepts various types of manuscripts, each serving a unique purpose within the field of social sciences. There are NO ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES (APC) or SUBMISSION FEES imposed by the ESSS journal.

The following descriptions outline the acceptable types of submissions:

  1. Original Articles
    Original research studies providing comprehensive details on research objectives, methodology, results, interpretation, and implications. These articles should follow a structure including an abstract, background, literature review, hypothesis, methods, results, discussion, and references. The word limit should be no more than 6000 words.

  2. Reviews
    Critical analysis and synthesis of existing literature, identifying gaps and offering recommendations for future research. Review articles can include literature reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. Authors are encouraged to adhere to the PRISMA checklist for reporting reviews. The structure should include an abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, and references, with a word limit between 4000 and 8000 words.

  3. Tutorials
    Original articles offering guidance and reflection on research analysis methods or software usage. These tutorials should be accessible for guided or self-instruction. The structure should include an abstract, introduction, demonstration, conclusion, and references. The word limit is 2000 words.

  4. Case Reports
    Reports that contribute to behavioral knowledge, emphasizing educational value or the need for changes in clinical practice or diagnostic/prognostic approaches. Case reports should not duplicate extensively described topics or published similar cases. The format should be as follows, with a word limit of no more than 1000 words:

    Case Report Format:

    • Abstract: A concise summary (up to 150 words) including the background, participant details, intervention, outcome, and implications.
    • Keywords: 3-5 relevant words.
    • Background: Explanation of the case report's background, aim, and a summary of existing literature.
    • Case Presentation: Description of the participant's demographic details, treatment/intervention, outcomes, and other relevant information.
    • Discussion and Conclusions: Discussion of findings, their relevance to existing literature, implications, and recommendations for future research.

Manuscript Preparation

  1. Language: Manuscripts must be written in English or Bahasa Malaysia. Templates for both languages are available.
  2. Format:
    • File Type: Submissions should be in Microsoft Word format.
    • Font: Use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman) in size 12.
    • Spacing: Single-space the text.
    • Margins: Set margins to 1 inch on all sides.
    • Page Numbers: Number all pages consecutively.
  3. Title Page: Include the title, full names, affiliations, and contact details of all authors, and the corresponding author’s email address.
  4. Abstract: Provide an abstract of 150-250 words summarizing the key points of the manuscript.
  5. Keywords: Include 4-6 keywords relevant to the content of the manuscript.
  6. Main Text: Organize according to the type of paper (see descriptions above).
  7. Acknowledgements: Acknowledgements of people, grants, funds, etc. should be placed before 'References’. The names of funding organizations should be written in full.
  8. References: Use APA 7 style for citations and references.
  9. Tables and Figures: Number consecutively and provide a brief title for each. Ensure clarity and readability.

Submission Process

  1. Online Submission: Submit manuscripts via the journal’s online submission system at [Journal's Submission Link].
  2. Review Process: All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review. Authors can expect an initial decision within 8-12 weeks of submission.
  3. Revisions: If revisions are requested, authors must submit the revised manuscript within the specified time frame.

Ethical Considerations

  1. Authorship: Only individuals who have significantly contributed to the work should be listed as authors.
  2. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  3. Ethical Approval: Research involving human participants must have been approved by an appropriate ethics committee.
  4. Plagiarism: The journal has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All manuscripts will be checked for originality. Articles with a similarity index of more than 25% will be rejected.

Templates

Templates for manuscript preparation are available in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. Authors are encouraged to use these templates to ensure consistency and adherence to the journal's formatting guidelines.