Review Process

The Nāgānanda International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (NIJHSS) is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research in the fields of:

• Humanities (History, Archaeology, Philosophy, Literature, Religious Studies, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, etc.)
• Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, Education, Geography, Communication Studies, etc.)
• Interdisciplinary research integrating Humanities and Social Sciences.

The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, methodological, and review-based contributions that advance scholarly knowledge at national and international levels.

NIJHSS accepts the following categories:

1. Original Research Articles (6,000 – 8,000 words)
2. Review Articles (5,000 – 7,000 words)
3. Short Communications (3,000 – 4,000 words)
4. Book Reviews (1,000 – 1,500 words)
5. Conference Reports (by invitation only)

Word count includes references, tables, and figures.

3.1 Language

• Manuscripts must be submitted in clear, grammatically correct English.
• Either British or American spelling is acceptable, but consistency must be maintained throughout the manuscript.

3.2 Formatting Requirements

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
• Alignment: Justified
• Page numbers: Bottom center
• File format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)

Manuscripts should be arranged in the following order:

1. Title Page
   • Title of the paper (bold, 14 pt)
   • Author(s) full name(s)
   • Institutional affiliation(s)
   • ORCID (if available)
   • Corresponding author email
   • Postal address
2. Abstract
   • 200 – 250 words
   • Should include: background, objective, methodology, key findings, and conclusion
3. Keywords
   • 4 – 6 keywords
   • Separated by commas
4. Main Text
   • Introduction
   • Literature Review
   • Methodology
   • Results / Analysis
   • Discussion
   • Conclusion
   • Acknowledgments (if applicable)
5. References
   • Must follow APA 7th Edition style

NIJHSS follows APA 7th Edition referencing style.

In-text citation examples:

• (Berkes, 2000)
• (Berkes et al., 2000)
• According to Madduma Bandara (1985)…

Reference list example:

Berkes, F., Colding, J., & Folke, C. (2000). Rediscovery of traditional ecological knowledge as adaptive management. Ecological Applications, 10(5), 1251–1262. https://doi.org/xxxxx

All references cited in text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

• Must be numbered consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.)
• Provide clear titles and sources (if applicable)
• Images must be high resolution (300 dpi minimum)
• Authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permission where required

• Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
• All submissions will be screened for plagiarism (maximum similarity index: 15%, excluding references).
• Authors must disclose any conflict of interest.
• Research involving human participants must indicate ethical clearance.

• NIJHSS follows a double-blind peer review process.
• Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two experts.
• Review process duration: approximately 4 – 8 weeks.
• Editorial decisions:
  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

• Authors retain copyright.
• Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal the right of first publication.
• Articles may be published under a Creative Commons license (if applicable).

Manuscripts should be submitted via:

• Official journal email: arch.fhss@niibs.edu.lk

- OR -

• Online submission system: Submission Page

Submission must include:

• Manuscript file
• Cover letter
• Declaration of originality
• Author details form

NIJHSS is published:

• Biannually (June and December)