ISSN: 1595-5842 | E-ISSN: 3043-5463 | Google Indexed | DOI via Zenodo | Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Alvan Journal of Social Sciences International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Quarterly publication | Double-blind review | Open access

Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS)

ISSN: 1595-5842 | E-ISSN: 3043-5463 | DOI via Zenodo | Google Indexed

A scholarly platform for interdisciplinary research in governance, procurement, sustainability, education, development studies, environmental management, logistics, and the wider social sciences.

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64+ Published articles
Quarterly Publication frequency
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Editorial Integrity

Manuscripts pass through editorial screening, similarity checks, and peer-review evaluation before publication. This keeps the journal focused on originality, clarity, citation quality, and academic contribution.

Selected Articles

Volume 3, Issue 1 (2026)

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Research Article

Transparency and Accountability in Public Procurement

N. O. Chibundu, B. U. Dike, U. Chris-Ejiogu

Pages 14-23 Read Article
Research Article

Urban Mass Transit and Socio-Economic Development in Abuja

Mohammed G. Yusuf et al.

Pages 35-49 Read Article
Research Article

Library-Led Open Access Publishing and Scholarly Communication

Essor Gospel Chisa, Mercy Douglas

Pages 186-193 Read Article

Editorial Leadership

AJSS is guided by scholars and researchers committed to rigorous peer review, ethical publication practice, and credible social science communication.

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Prof. Ngozi Casmir Ebomuche

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Ambrose O. Abaneme

Editor
AJSS

Editorial Board

Guide

Publication Ethics

AJSS maintains strict publication ethics, double-blind peer review, originality checks, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and responsible scholarly publishing standards.

Author Guide

Authors should prepare manuscripts according to AJSS formatting, citation, originality, abstract, keywords, and submission requirements.

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πŸ“© SubmissionsAlvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS)

πŸ“Œ Overview

The Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit original, high-quality, and multidisciplinary manuscripts for publication.

All submissions must be unpublished, not under consideration elsewhere, and must align with the journal’s aims and scope.

πŸ“„ Types of Manuscripts Accepted

AJSS accepts the following categories:

  • Original Research Articles (empirical or theoretical)
  • Review Papers (systematic or integrative reviews)
  • Case Studies / Field Reports
  • Policy and Technical Papers
  • Conceptual Papers

🧾 Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

πŸ“‘ General Formatting

  • Language: English (clear, professional, academic tone)
  • Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Alignment: Justified
  • Word count:Research Articles: 4,000 – 8,000 words
    Review Papers: up to 10,000 words

🧱 Structure of Manuscript

Authors should organize manuscripts as follows:

  1. Title PageTitle of the paper
    Author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s)
    Corresponding author email
  2. Abstract (150–250 words)Purpose
    Methodology
    Key findings
    Implications
  3. Keywords (4–6 words)
  4. Introduction
  5. Literature Review
  6. Methodology
  7. Results and Discussion
  8. Conclusion and Recommendations
  9. References (APA 7th Edition)

πŸ“š Referencing Style

AJSS uses the APA (7th Edition) referencing style.

Examples:

  • Journal Article:
    Author, A. A. (Year). Title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages.
  • Book:
    Author, A. A. (Year). Book Title. Publisher.

Authors must ensure:

  • All in-text citations appear in the reference list
  • References are current and relevant
  • DOI links are included where available

πŸ“Š Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

  • Must be clearly labeled and numbered (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1)
  • Include titles and sources where applicable
  • Should be embedded within the text
  • Use high-resolution images

βš–οΈ Ethical Requirements

AJSS adheres to strict publication ethics:

  • Manuscripts must be original and plagiarism-free
  • Proper acknowledgment of all sources
  • Disclosure of funding and conflicts of interest
  • Ethical approval required where applicable (e.g., human/field studies)

πŸ” Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process:

  1. Initial editorial screening
  2. Anonymous peer review by experts
  3. Reviewer feedback and revisions
  4. Final editorial decision

⏱️ Average review timeline: 2–4 weeks

🚫 Reasons for Rejection

Common reasons include:

  • Plagiarism or high similarity index
  • Poor structure or weak methodology
  • Lack of originality or contribution
  • ΨΉΨ―Ω… alignment with journal scope (yes, we’re strict here πŸ‘€)

πŸ“€ Submission Procedure

Authors should submit manuscripts via:

πŸ“§ Email Submission: ajsspubalvan.owerri@gmail.com

Include:

  • Manuscript (Word format)
  • Cover letter
  • Author details

βœ‰οΈ Cover Letter Requirement

Your cover letter should include:

  • Title of manuscript
  • Statement of originality
  • Confirmation that the work is not under review elsewhere
  • Brief explanation of relevance to AJSS

πŸ’‘ After Submission

Authors will receive:

  • Acknowledgment of submission
  • Review updates
  • Final decision notification

Accepted papers will be:

  • Published in the next available issue
  • Assigned indexing metadata (future DOI integration planned)

πŸš€ Pro Tip (From Experience)

If you want your paper to pass review fast:

πŸ‘‰ Align clearly with multidisciplinary relevance
πŸ‘‰ Show policy or practical implications
πŸ‘‰ Use recent citations (last 5–10 years)
πŸ‘‰ Keep your methodology tightβ€”no guesswork

GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION

1. Each manuscript must be original with a clear research focus and make a meaningful contribution(s) to knowledge. It must not exceed 7,000 words, including an abstract of 250 words, 5 keywords, and references.

2. Each manuscript must contain full author name, phone number, and e-mail address, written in Times New Roman, 12 font size and double line spacing in English Language with APA 7th Edition referencing style.

3. For clarity, manuscript may use four main sub-headings: Introduction and Literature Review, Material and Methods, Results & Discussion, Summary & Conclusion

4. Manuscript submission must be made electronically to alvanfass@gmail.com and FASSRD@alvanikoku.edu.org with a vetting fee of #5,000.00 naira or $7.

5. All manuscript will be subjected to plagiarism test and only those within the acceptable standard will be accepted for publication.

6. Every manuscript remains the sole property of the author(s). Therefore, any error of omission/ commission, litigation, or related legal actions, or reactions remains the sole responsibility/ responsibilities of the authors.

GUIDELINE FOR PAYMENT OF PROCESSING CHARGE

Manuscript submission must be made electronically to alvanfass@gmail.com and FASSRD@alvanikoku.edu.org

Step 1

A vetting fee of N5,000.00 or $7 must be paid for every manuscript and evidence forwarded to the official e-mail

Step 2

Following the review process, authors are required to remit a publication fee of thirty thousand naira (N30,000.00) for submissions originating within Nigeria and forty dollars ($40) for submissions from other countries for each accepted manuscript.

Step 3

All payments must be directed to FCMB Account Number: 1015643458 with Account Name: Research and Development Committee.

Step 4

Additional information about Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS)
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ENQUIRY

Publication Chairman:

Ambrose O. ABANEME; Department of Political Science;

Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria;

Telephone Number: +2347038446430; Email Address: abavanah@gmail.com / ambrose.abaneme@alvanikoku.edu.ng OR

Publication Secretary:

Ikpong Sunday UMO; Department of Geography; Department of Geography;

Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria;

Telephone Number: +2348037565958; umohikpong@yahoo.com /

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8424-6889

DEAN of Faculty:

Ezinne OKOROAFOR; DEAN, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences,

Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria;

Telephone Number: +2348068198515; ojiezinne@gmail.com

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