Journal of Science, Society and Language

About the Journal

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Science, Society and Language (JSSL) is committed to publishing high-quality, original research that advances knowledge at the intersections of multiple disciplines. Our scope encompasses:

Natural and Applied Sciences: Research in physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, agriculture, biotechnology, and related fields, particularly as they relate to sustainable development and societal needs.

Social Sciences: Studies in sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, education, psychology, and development studies that examine social structures, cultural dynamics, and community development.

Linguistics and Language Studies: Research on language acquisition, sociolinguistics, language preservation, endangered languages, multilingualism, translation studies, and the role of language in education and society.

Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Documentation and analysis of traditional knowledge, practices, beliefs, and technologies of indigenous communities, particularly the Tipra and other tribal communities of Tripura and Northeast India.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Research that bridges multiple disciplines to address complex problems facing contemporary societies.

Publication Frequency

JSSL is published Biannual (Two issues per year: June & December):

Publication Ethics

JSSL adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We are committed to:

• Rigorous double-blind peer review process
• Plagiarism detection using UGC-approved software
• Transparent editorial decision-making
• Protection of intellectual property rights
• Ensuring originality and authenticity of all published work
• Maintaining confidentiality during the review process
• Addressing ethical concerns promptly and fairly

Open Access Policy

JSSL is committed to the open access model of scholarly publishing. All articles published in JSSL are freely available online immediately upon publication, ensuring maximum visibility and impact. Authors retain copyright of their work under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

About the Publisher

Tipra Academicians' Forum (TAF) is a non-political and non-religious organization comprising college and university faculty members belonging to the indigenous Tipra tribe of Tripura, India. Established in 2020 and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Registration Number: 8486/2020), TAF is dedicated to:

• Promoting academic excellence and research among indigenous scholars
• Preserving and promoting Tipra language, culture, and heritage
• Facilitating knowledge exchange between traditional and modern systems
• Supporting educational development in Tripura and Northeast India
• Creating platforms for scholarly discourse and publication

Editorial Board

The Editorial Board of JSSL comprises distinguished scholars from diverse disciplines and institutions who bring expertise, experience, and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic publishing.

Advisory Board

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Author Guidelines

Submission Process

The Journal of Science, Society and Language welcomes original research articles, review articles, short communications, and book reviews that have not been previously published and are not under consideration elsewhere.

Journal Submission is open throughout the year. Journal will be published twice a Year (June & December)

Submission Email: jssl.taf@gmail.com

Subject Line Format: "Manuscript Submission - [Your Title]"

Article Types

• Research Articles: Original empirical or theoretical research (4,000-8,000 words)
• Review Articles: Critical synthesis of existing literature (5,000-10,000 words)
• Short Communications: Brief reports of significant findings (2,000-3,500 words)
• Book Reviews: Critical evaluation of recent publications (1,000-2,000 words)
• Case Studies: Detailed analysis of specific cases (3,000-6,000 words)

Manuscript Preparation

File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF format

Language: Manuscripts should be written in clear, grammatically correct English

Font: Times New Roman, 12 point

Line Spacing: Double-spaced throughout

Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

Page Numbers: Consecutive, starting from title page

Manuscript Structure

1. Title Page (First Page)

• Article title (concise and informative, maximum 20 words)
• Author names with superscript numbers for affiliations
• Complete affiliations: Department, Institution, City, State, PIN Code, Country
• Corresponding author's email and contact number
• ORCID IDs of all authors (if available)
• Word count (excluding references)

2. Abstract (Second Page)

• 150-250 words for research articles
• Structured format: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions
• No citations in abstract
• Keywords: 4-6 keywords, alphabetically arranged

3. Main Text

• Introduction: Background, literature review, research objectives
• Materials and Methods: Detailed methodology, study design, data collection, analysis
• Results: Present findings clearly with tables and figures
• Discussion: Interpret results, compare with literature, implications
• Conclusion: Summary of key findings and future directions
• Acknowledgments: Funding sources, technical assistance (optional)
• Conflict of Interest: Declare any conflicts or state "None"

4. References

• Use APA 7th Edition style
• Alphabetically arranged by first author's surname
• Include DOI when available
• Minimum 15 references for research articles
• Verify accuracy of all citations

Tables and Figures

• Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2; Figure 1, Figure 2)
• Provide descriptive titles above tables and captions below figures
• Submit figures in high resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
• Preferred formats: JPEG, PNG, or TIFF for figures
• Tables should be editable (not images)
• Cite all tables and figures in the text

Citation Style (APA 7th Edition)

In-text citations:

• Single author: (Smith, 2020)
• Two authors: (Smith & Jones, 2020)
• Three or more: (Smith et al., 2020)
• Multiple citations: (Smith, 2020; Jones, 2021)

Reference list examples:

Journal article:
Smith, J. A., & Brown, K. L. (2020). Title of article in sentence case. Journal Name, 45(3), 123-145. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

Book:
Author, A. A. (2020). Title of book in sentence case. Publisher Name.

Book chapter:
Author, A. A. (2020). Title of chapter. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. 123-145). Publisher.

Ethical Requirements

• Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not published elsewhere
• Plagiarism: All submissions must be declared to be having less than 10% simillarity index (or as per UGC guidelines)
• Ethics Approval: Research involving human participants must have ethics committee approval
• Informed Consent: Required for all human subject research
• Data Availability: Authors should be prepared to share data if requested
• Authorship: All listed authors must have contributed significantly to the work
• Conflicts of Interest: Must be disclosed transparently

Review Process

JSSL employs a double-blind peer review process:

• Initial screening by Editor-in-Chief (3-5 days)
• Assignment to Associate Editor
• Peer review by two independent experts (3-4 weeks)
• Editorial decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject
• Revised manuscript review (if applicable)
• Final decision and acceptance
• Copyediting and publication (2-3 weeks after acceptance)

Publication Charges

JSSL is committed to open access publishing. There are NO article processing charges (APC) or publication fees for the Members of Tipra Academicians' Forum. However, a nominial fee of Rs 500/- may be charge as publication fee for the Non Members of the Forum. The journal is supported by the Tipra Academicians' Forum to ensure financial accessibility for all authors.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work. All articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing readers to freely share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Journal Policies

Publication Ethics

The Journal of Science, Society and Language is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and adheres to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—are expected to uphold these ethical principles.

Any article(s) submitted/published, if found or proved to be violating publication ethics shall be taken down and authour(s) shall be blacklisted from future submission in the journal.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and constitutes a serious breach of academic integrity. JSSL defines plagiarism as:

• Presenting another person's work or ideas as one's own
• Using substantial portions of text without proper citation
• Self-plagiarism (republishing one's own previously published work without acknowledgment)
• Mosaic plagiarism (piecing together uncited text from multiple sources)

Detection and Action:

• All submissions are required to be screened using UGC-approved plagiarism detection software
• Acceptable similarity index: Less than 10% (excluding references and quotes)
• Manuscripts with similarity above 10% will be returned for revision
• Cases of deliberate plagiarism will result in immediate rejection
• Detected plagiarism in published articles will lead to retraction

Authorship Criteria

Authorship must be based on the following four criteria (based on ICMJE guidelines):

1. Substantial contributions to conception, design, data acquisition, or analysis
2. Drafting the manuscript or revising it critically for important intellectual content
3. Final approval of the version to be published
4. Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work

All individuals listed as authors must meet all four criteria. Contributors who do not meet all criteria should be acknowledged but not listed as authors.

Peer Review Policy

JSSL employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity and fairness:

• Author identities are concealed from reviewers
• Reviewer identities are concealed from authors
• Minimum two independent reviewers per manuscript
• Reviewers are selected based on expertise in the subject area
• Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest
• Review process is confidential
• Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on originality, methodology, significance, and clarity

Conflict of Interest Policy

All authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could potentially bias their work. This includes:

• Financial support from organizations that may benefit from results
• Employment or consultancy relationships
• Stock ownership or equity interests
• Patents or patent applications
• Personal relationships with individuals or organizations

If no conflicts exist, authors must state: "The authors declare no conflicts of interest."

Research Ethics

Human Subject Research:

• Must have approval from an institutional ethics committee/IRB
• Informed consent must be obtained from all participants
• Participant privacy and confidentiality must be protected
• Ethics approval number must be stated in the manuscript

Animal Research:

• Must comply with institutional and national guidelines
• Ethical treatment and minimization of suffering required
• Ethics committee approval must be documented

Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Practices:

• Research involving indigenous communities must have community consent
• Traditional knowledge should be documented respectfully
• Benefit-sharing arrangements should be established when appropriate
• Cultural sensitivities must be respected

Data Sharing Policy

JSSL encourages authors to make research data freely available. Authors should:

• Include a data availability statement in manuscripts
• Deposit data in recognized public repositories when possible
• Provide data upon reasonable request if public sharing is not feasible
• Clearly state any restrictions on data availability

Corrections and Retractions

Corrections: Minor errors that do not affect conclusions may be corrected through errata.

Retractions: Articles may be retracted if:

• Serious errors undermine the reliability of findings
• Research misconduct is detected (plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification)
• Ethical violations occurred
• Authorship disputes cannot be resolved
• Duplicate publication is discovered

Retracted articles remain online with clear retraction notices, maintaining transparency.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit and relevance to the journal's scope. The editorial process is independent of commercial interests or external pressures. The Publisher does not interfere with editorial decisions.

Complaint and Appeal Process

Authors may appeal editorial decisions or file complaints regarding the review process:

• Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Editor-in-Chief within 30 days
• Appeals should provide clear justification and new information if applicable
• Complaints about ethical misconduct will be investigated according to COPE guidelines
• All complaints are treated confidentially

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