About the Journal
The Journal of Excellence in Social Sciences (JESS) is the flagship publication of the Society of Management Research and Consultancy (SMARCONS). It is a bi-annual, open-access, international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing original articles, book reviews, and case studies across the broad spectrum of social sciences. The journal seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application, fostering a deeper connection between theory and practice.
JESS follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the highest standards of scholarly contribution. It welcomes submissions from around the world, promoting inclusivity and diversity without any form of discrimination. The journal particularly values research that offers interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary perspectives and demonstrates practical relevance for societal benefit.
As a leading platform for academic discourse, JESS is committed to promoting high-quality research at affordable or no cost to authors. All published articles are freely accessible under a Creative Commons License, ensuring long-term availability through open access and digital archiving for future generations.
Objectives of JESS
- To provide a publishing platform to researchers and scholars from the field of Social Sciences.
- To give scholars a chance to be part of the scholars' community who assist and help others in publication and review.
- To make research papers and scholarly articles available free of cost to all users without any subscription or login ID.
- To create avenues for promoting and publishing research papers that can advance innovation.
Scope of the Journal
The Journal of Excellence in Social Sciences (JESS) is a bi-annual, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that provides a platform for scholarly research across the full spectrum of social science disciplines. JESS publishes original research articles, literature reviews, theoretical essays, and critical perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of social, cultural, political, economic, legal, psychological, educational, and environmental dynamics in contemporary society.
The journal fosters academic dialogue across diverse disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Economics
- Psychology
- Geography
- Education
- Law and Legal Studies
- Development Studies
- International Relations
- Media and Communication Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Criminology
- Public Administration
- Demography and Population Studies
- Social Work
- Urban and Regional Studies
- Gender Studies
- Environmental and Sustainability Studies
JESS particularly welcomes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches that explore the intersectionality of social issues and advance theoretical, empirical, or applied knowledge. Research addressing pressing global and local challenges—such as inequality, justice, governance, identity, health, education, human rights, migration, climate change, and technological change—is highly encouraged.
The journal aims to inform academic debate and public policy by publishing rigorous, original scholarship that contributes to both theoretical development and practical implications in the social sciences.
Peer Review Policy
Peer review is conducted on all submitted papers and publications. The possible exceptions are occasional invited papers and editorials, or where a partial or entire volume is devoted to a special theme. Just to let you know, all papers accepted for publication in this journal must pass an originality test. Please make sure all citations and sources are mentioned at the time of submission, so you don't have any potential issues.
