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Instruction For Authors

Instruction For Authors

Frontiers in Social Thoughts and Humanity (FSTH)

eISSN: 2978-3755 | International Peer-Reviewed Journal | Open Access

1. About the Journal

Frontiers in Social Thoughts and Humanity (FSTH) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, Open Access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, impactful research that advances knowledge in sociology, philosophy, anthropology, history, political science, literature, cultural studies, ethics, social theory, and cross-disciplinary humanistic fields.

FSTH provides an inclusive global platform for researchers, academicians, social scientists, historians, philosophers, policy analysts, and cultural specialists to disseminate original empirical research, critical theoretical insights, qualitative and quantitative inquiries, and evidence-based solutions addressing contemporary societal and humanistic challenges in global ecosystems.

2. Scope and Acceptable Topics

The journal welcomes high-quality submissions covering (but not limited to) the following core focus areas:

  • Sociology, Social Theory & Community Dynamics: Social Stratification, Urban Sociology, Family & Gender Studies, Social Movements, Digital Sociology, Globalization, and Community Resilience.

  • Philosophy, Ethics & Epistemology: Moral Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Applied Ethics, Logic, Philosophical History, Epistemology, and Bioethics in Modern Society.

  • Anthropology & Cultural Studies: Social & Cultural Anthropology, Ethnography, Material Culture, Digital Culture, Identity Studies, Post-colonialism, and Cultural Heritage Preservation.

  • History, Memory & Archival Research: Global History, Historiography, Oral History, Public History, Social History, Archival Studies, and Cultural Memory.

  • Political Science, Governance & International Relations: Public Policy, Political Theory, Human Rights, International Governance, Conflict Resolution, Democracy, and Geopolitics.

  • Literature, Linguistics & Humanities Applications: Comparative Literature, Applied Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Cultural Media Studies, Digital Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Social Inquiries.

3. Acceptable Article Types

FSTH publishes several distinct categories of scholarly contributions:

  • Original Research Articles: Empirical quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, or historical studies presenting novel findings, robust analytical methodologies, and clear humanistic/social contributions.

  • Review Papers & Systematic Literature Reviews: Critical, systematic, and comprehensive reviews of existing social science literature, theoretical frameworks, and emerging cultural paradigms.

  • Case Studies & Field Reports: In-depth qualitative or quantitative analyses of specific social phenomena, community projects, policy implementations, or field investigations.

  • Conceptual Papers & Theoretical Frameworks: Groundbreaking philosophical models, conceptual paradigms, and new critical social theories.

  • Short Communications & Academic Notes: Concise reports on preliminary research findings, urgent policy perspectives, archival discoveries, or commentary on current societal issues.

4. Pre-Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must verify full compliance with the following requirements:

  • Originality: The manuscript represents entirely original work and has not been published previously in any form.

  • Exclusivity: The manuscript is not currently under consideration by any other journal, edited book, or conference platform.

  • Author Approvals: All co-authors have reviewed, approved, and explicitly agreed to the submission of the final manuscript version.

  • Ethical Compliance: Necessary institutional ethics board approvals (e.g., IRB), human subject consent, and data integrity requirements have been strictly met.

  • Plagiarism & Integrity: The manuscript adheres to the journal's Publication Ethics and maintains a similarity index below the acceptable journal threshold (<15% overall, excluding references and standard technical/academic terms).

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5. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

A. General Formatting

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format only.

  • Language: Academic English (clear, concise, and grammatically correct).

  • Font & Size: Times New Roman, 12 pt size.

  • Line Spacing: 1.5 line spacing throughout the entire document.

  • Margins: Standard 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides.

  • Page Numbers: Consecutive numbering centered at the bottom of each page.

B. Recommended Manuscript Structure

Title Page

  • Concise and informative manuscript title.

  • Full names, institutional affiliations, city, and country of all authors.

  • Active ORCID iDs for all authors.

  • Corresponding author’s official email address (editor@irjernet.com / author email) and contact details.

Abstract & Keywords

  • Abstract: A structured or unstructured summary between 150–250 words covering background, research problem/objective, methodology/theoretical framework, key findings, and social/humanistic implications.

  • Keywords: 4 to 6 relevant academic keywords reflecting the primary subjects of the research.

Main Body Structure

  • Introduction: Problem statement, research context, theoretical gaps, research questions, and specific study objectives.

  • Literature Review / Theoretical Framework: Critical evaluation of prior scholarship, foundational theories, and conceptual groundwork.

  • Methodology: Research design, field methods, qualitative/quantitative tools, survey protocols, archival sources, sample selection, data collection, and analytical software/frameworks used.

  • Results / Analysis: Clear presentation of qualitative thematic findings, narrative evidence, historical analysis, survey data, or statistical outputs.

  • Discussion: Interpretation of findings, integration with existing scholarship, social/humanistic contributions, policy/practical implications, and study limitations.

  • Conclusion: Concise summary of key scholarly outcomes, societal impact, and directions for future research.

Declarations & Back Matter

  • Funding Statement: Details of research grants, institutional fellowships, or university funding received.

  • Conflict of Interest Declaration: Disclosure of any personal, commercial, financial, or institutional competing interests.

  • Data Availability Statement: Clear explanation of where raw field data, survey responses, or interview transcripts can be accessed (preserving participant anonymity).

  • Acknowledgements: (If applicable) Recognition of field support, research assistants, language editing, or institutional backing.

  • References: Formatted strictly in standard academic referencing style (e.g., APA, Chicago, or MLA style). Active Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) must be provided for all references wherever available.

  • Tables & Figures: Embedded directly within the text close to their first mention with clear, descriptive captions and high-resolution quality.

6. Peer Review & Editorial Process

FSTH enforces a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process to safeguard scientific quality and objectiveness:

  1. Initial Desk Review: The Editorial Office evaluates submissions for scope alignment, formatting compliance, language clarity, and similarity analysis (Turnitin/iThenticate).

  2. Double-Blind Peer Review: Manuscripts meeting desk standards are evaluated by at least two independent domain experts without revealing author or reviewer identities.

  3. Editorial Decision: Based on reviewer recommendations, the Handling Editor / Editor-in-Chief issues one of five formal decisions:

    • Accept without Revision

    • Minor Revisions Required

    • Major Revisions Required (Subject to re-evaluation)

    • Reject with Opportunity for Resubmission

    • Reject

7. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

  • Authors may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Large Language Model (LLM) tools solely for language translation, basic grammar improvement, structural editing, or readability refinement.

  • AI tools cannot be listed as an author or co-author under any circumstances, as they do not meet authorship eligibility criteria.

  • Authors must explicitly declare the use of AI tools in the Methods or Acknowledgments section and remain 100% accountable for the originality, factual accuracy, theoretical rigor, and integrity of the content.

8. Open Access, Copyright & APC

  • Open Access: All published articles are made freely and permanently accessible online to readers, researchers, and the public worldwide immediately upon publication without restriction.

  • Copyright Retention: Authors retain 100% full copyright of their published work licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Submission Fee: $0 (No charges for submitting or reviewing manuscripts).

  • Article Processing Charge (APC): To cover digital infrastructure, Crossref DOI registration, typesetting, and archiving, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is payable only after formal double-blind peer review and final editorial acceptance. There are no submission or hidden charges.

9. Manuscript Submission & Editorial Contact

Manuscripts must be submitted online through the journal's official publishing portal: