The Journal of Critical Social Sciences and Review (JCSSR) recognizes that privacy is a fundamental right. There is a steadfast commitment to protecting the personal information of authors, reviewers, and readers through the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
JCSSR strictly adheres to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173) of the Philippines and follows international best practices in data protection. Any information shared—whether during registration, manuscript submission, the peer-review process, or through direct correspondence—is treated as strictly confidential.
Personal details such as names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations are collected solely to support the academic publishing process. This information is utilized exclusively for:
Editorial Workflow: Managing submissions, authorship verification, and reviewer matching.
Communication: Distributing editorial decisions, revision requests, and updates regarding submitted work.
Journal Announcements: Sharing occasional invitations to review or important news related to the journal.
System Integrity: Ensuring the security and functionality of the publishing platform.
No Commercial Sharing: Personal data is not sold, rented, or traded with third parties or used for unauthorized commercial activities.
Authorized Access Only: Access to data is strictly limited to authorized editorial staff who require it for journal operations.
Anonymized Analytics: Aggregate, non-identifiable data may be used for system analytics or indexing requirements, but this never includes information that could identify an individual personally.
Information is stored securely within the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform and institutional servers. Robust safeguards—including standard PKP/OJS security protocols—are employed to protect against data loss, unauthorized access, or misuse.
As part of the academic community, users maintain the right to:
Access and Correct: View or update personal information at any time via the user profile.
Request Deletion: Contact the editorial office to have data removed from active systems.
Informed Consent: By registering and using the JCSSR platform, participants consent to the collection and use of information strictly within the scope of scholarly publishing as outlined in this statement.
The Journal of Critical Social Sciences and Review (JCSSR) prioritizes research that is both intellectually rigorous and efficiently communicated. To ensure that every published article provides sufficient depth without becoming unnecessarily verbose, a strict page limit has been established for all submissions.
Authors are required to adhere to the following page constraints for their initial and final manuscripts:
Minimum Length: 8 pages.
Maximum Length: 15 pages.
These limits include the abstract, keywords, main text, tables, figures, and references. The page count is based on the journal’s standard formatting (Single-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins).
Minimum Threshold (8 Pages): To ensure that every study provides a comprehensive review of literature, a clear methodology, robust data analysis, and a critical discussion of results. Works falling below this limit are often deemed "short communications" or "research notes," which may not align with the depth required for a full JCSSR article.
Maximum Threshold (15 Pages): To encourage authors to focus on their primary findings and maintain a clear, logical flow. This limit ensures that the journal remains accessible to readers and that the peer-review process is manageable for reviewers.
The journal maintains a strict administrative screening process. Submissions that do not fall within the 8 to 15-page range will be automatically declined at the preliminary editorial stage. * Below 8 Pages: The submission will be returned with a recommendation to expand the depth of the study.
Exceeding 15 Pages: The manuscript will be automatically rejected. In these cases, the editorial office will not proceed to plagiarism checking or peer review.
While the page limit is strictly enforced for standard research articles, exceptions may be considered only for Systematic Literature Reviews or Meta-Analyses, provided that the author secures written permission from the Editor-in-Chief prior to submission.
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Call for Papers: Volume 1, Issue 2 (June 2026)
The Journal of Critical Social Sciences and Review (JCSSR) is officially inviting scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit their original research for its upcoming quarterly issue. As a platform dedicated to the intersection of traditional social inquiry and modern global challenges, JCSSR seeks manuscripts that offer critical, transformative, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Call for Papers: Volume 1, Issue 1 (March 2026)
The Journal of Critical Social Sciences and Review (JCSSR) is officially inviting scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit their original research for its upcoming quarterly issue. As a platform dedicated to the intersection of traditional social inquiry and modern global challenges, JCSSR seeks manuscripts that offer critical, transformative, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
The Journal of Critical Social Sciences and Review (JCSSR) is currently seeking dedicated scholars, experienced researchers, and subject matter experts to join the editorial team and reviewer network. As a newly established quarterly, open-access journal, JCSSR is committed to fostering a rigorous and inclusive space for critical social science discourse.
