Instructions for the Authors

PJSS publishes new and quality research in all disciplines of the social sciences.
All research articles are subject to double blind peer reviewed process. An article
consisting 3,000 to 6,000 words should strictly be submitted electronically according to
journal’s format. Authors should remember that they are writing for an international
readership and should avoid spelling mistakes, incorrect format, jargon, complicated
construction and sexist or racist statements. The contents of the papers shall be the sole
responsibility of the authors especially in case of plagiarism found at any stage.

The first page of manuscript should only contain the title of the paper and name of
authors with their affiliations and e-mail addresses. The second page should include again
title, abstract and key words. All research papers should possible be arranged into
sections on introduction, literature review, objectives, methodological issues, results and
discussions, and finally conclusion with Roman numerals. Tables and figures should be
given in accordance with the text. Pages, foot notes, tables and figures should also be
numbered consecutively and separately with Arabic numerals. Quotations should be
indented an additional half - inch from the margin from both sides with 1 point small font
size and in italic style. A manuscript should also be typed with double spaced except
tables, figures and references.

The Abstract should be informative and completely self-explanatory, briefly

present the topic, state the scope of the study, indicate significant data, and point out
major findings and conclusions. Following the abstract of 150-200 words, about 4 to 6
key words that will provide indexing references should be listed. Acknowledgements,
authors’ notes and appendices should appear at the end of the article before the
references.

The American Psychological Association (APA) style of references should be

followed. Every citation must appear in your reference list. A list of references should
only contain those citations that are given in the text of manuscript. All references should
be given in an alphabetical order of works cited in the research paper. The reference
guidelines are consistent with advice given in the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association, 6th Edition, July 2009. The format of references may be
followed as given on the Journal’s webpage for more details.