About the Journal

Overview

IRJOSS is a peer-reviewed, biannual, open-access scholarly journal. It provides a platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to disseminate high-quality research addressing contemporary social, economic, cultural, and policy-related issues.

The journal is committed to academic excellence, research integrity, and ethical publishing. Manuscripts are assessed based on originality, methodology, theoretical contribution, and relevance to social sciences.

IRJOSS follows a robust governance framework supported by a Journal Steering Committee, Editorial Board, and National & International Advisory Boards, ensuring editorial independence, accountability, and transparency.

The journal uses the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform for submission, peer review, editorial management, and publication, ensuring efficiency and global visibility.

 

Vision

The vision of the International Research Journal of Social Sciences (IRJOSS) is to become a leading, high-impact, HEC-recognized research journal that advances excellence in social science research,   knowledge            exchange,        and      innovation.

IRJOSS seeks to contribute to national and international academic development by promoting ethical, evidence-based, and policy-relevant research that supports social, cultural, and economic transformation in Pakistan and beyond.

 

Mission

The mission of IRJOSS is to:

·       Provide a credible platform for the publication of original and high-quality research in the field of social sciences.

·       Promote     interdisciplinary    dialogue    and    collaboration     among scholars,

·       policymakers, and practitioners.

·       Ensure academic integrity, transparency, and inclusivity in research publication processes.

·       Encourage young and emerging researchers to participate in scholarly publishing.

·       Contribute to national research visibility and policy formulation through the dissemination of impactful research findings.

·       Support the vision and research culture of the University of Mirpurkhas by aligning with its academic and developmental priorities.

 

Objectives

The primary objectives of the International Research Journal of Social Sciences (IRJOSS) are to:

1.     Publish original, peer-reviewed research that contributes to the understanding and advancement of social sciences.

2.     Uphold strict ethical and professional publication standards in accordance with HEC and COPE guidelines.

3.     Develop a robust peer review system that ensures quality, fairness, and transparency.

4.     Encourage multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral research linking theory, policy, and practice.

5.     Foster capacity-building among young researchers through mentorship, editorial training, and review participation.

6.     Establish national and international research collaborations and partnerships to enhance the global reach of the journal.

7.     Facilitate open access dissemination of knowledge to maximize visibility, citation, and impact.

8.     Strengthen the University of Mirpurkhas’s reputation as a center of research excellence in Pakistan.

 

Scope and Subject Boundaries

The International Research Journal of Social Sciences (IRJOSS), introduced by the Department of Commerce, University of Mirpurkhas, serves as a multidisciplinary platform for advancing research across the broad field of social sciences. The journal encourages critical inquiry and scholarly debate on contemporary social, cultural, economic, and political issues affecting societies globally and locally.

The scope of IRJOSS includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

·       Business and Management Studies

·       Economics and Development Policy

·       International Relations and Strategic Studies

·       Sociology and Social Policy

·       Political Science and Public Administration

·       Psychology and Behavioral Studies

·       Anthropology and Cultural Studies

·       Media, Communication, and Journalism

·       Gender and Development Studies

·       Law and Governance

·       Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies

·       Education and Development Studies

IRJOSS welcomes conceptual, theoretical, and empirical research papers, along with review articles, case studies, and book reviews that contribute to advancing knowledge, policy, and practice in the social sciences.