1. General Information

Fast in Social Sciences (FSS) welcomes original research articles, theoretical papers, conceptual studies, and scholarly reviews related to various fields of social sciences.

Manuscripts submitted to Fast in Social Sciences (FSS) must present significant academic contributions, demonstrate methodological rigor, and provide meaningful insights for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers.

All manuscripts must comply with the journal's ethical standards, formatting requirements, and submission procedures.

2. Manuscript Submission Requirements

Authors submitting manuscripts to Fast in Social Sciences (FSS) must ensure that:

The manuscript is an original work and has not been previously published.
The manuscript is not currently under review by another journal.
All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
The manuscript follows the journal's formatting and referencing guidelines.
All sources, data, and contributions from other works are properly cited.
The manuscript complies with research ethics requirements where applicable.

Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned to authors before the review process.

3. Types of Manuscripts

Fast in Social Sciences (FSS) accepts the following manuscript types:

a. Research Articles

Original empirical studies presenting theoretical foundations, research methodology, data analysis, and research findings.

b. Review Articles

Comprehensive analyses of existing literature that provide critical perspectives and identify research gaps.

c. Conceptual Articles

Theoretical discussions, frameworks, or models that contribute to the development of social sciences knowledge.

d. Case Studies

Detailed investigations of specific phenomena, organizations, communities, policies, or social issues.

4. Manuscript Preparation

4.1 Language

Manuscripts should be written in clear and academic English.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript has been carefully proofread before submission.

4.2 Manuscript Length

The recommended manuscript length is:

Research Articles: 4,000–8,000 words
Review Articles: 5,000–10,000 words
Conceptual Articles: 4,000–8,000 words

The word count includes the main text, references, tables, and figures.

4.3 Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should generally follow the structure below:

Title

The title should be:

Clear and concise;
Informative;
Reflective of the research content;
Avoid unnecessary abbreviations.

Author Information

The manuscript should include:

Full name of each author;
Institutional affiliation;
Department/faculty (if applicable);
Email address;
ORCID ID (recommended).

Abstract

The abstract should provide a concise overview of the study, including:

Background or research context;
Research objectives;
Methodology;
Main findings;
Research implications.

Recommended length:

250–300 words

Keywords

Authors should provide:

3–5 keywords;
Keywords that represent the main concepts of the research;
Keywords arranged alphabetically where appropriate.

Introduction

The introduction should explain:

Research background;
Research problems;
Research objectives;
Relevant literature;
Research gaps;
Contribution of the study.

Literature Review / Theoretical Framework

This section should provide:

Relevant theoretical perspectives;
Previous research findings;
Conceptual foundations;
Research hypotheses or propositions (if applicable).

Methodology

Authors should clearly describe:

Research design;
Data sources;
Sampling methods;
Data collection procedures;
Data analysis techniques;
Ethical considerations where applicable.

The methodology should be detailed enough to allow replication of the study.

Results and Findings

This section should present research findings objectively.

Tables, figures, and illustrations should be:

Clearly numbered;
Properly titled;
Referred to in the manuscript text.

Discussion

The discussion should:

Interpret research findings;
Compare results with previous studies;
Explain theoretical and practical implications;
Discuss research limitations.

Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize:

Main findings;
Contributions of the research;
Practical or theoretical implications;
Recommendations for future research.

References

All references must follow the citation style required by the journal. Fast in Social Sciences (FSS) recommends the use of: APA Style 7th Edition

Authors should prioritize:

Recent scholarly publications;
Peer-reviewed journal articles;
Relevant academic sources.

5. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must:

Be numbered consecutively;
Have clear titles and captions;
Be referenced within the manuscript;
Provide source information where applicable.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for copyrighted images or materials.

6. Citation and Reference Policy

Authors must ensure that:

Every citation in the text appears in the reference list;
Every reference listed is cited in the manuscript;
References are accurate and complete.

Authors should avoid excessive self-citation or irrelevant citations.

7. Ethical Requirements

Authors must comply with the publication ethics policies of Fast in Social Sciences (FSS), including:

Originality and plagiarism prevention;
Proper authorship attribution;
Conflict of interest disclosure;
Research integrity;
Ethical approval for studies involving human participants when required.

For details, authors should refer to the journal's:

Publication Ethics;
Plagiarism Policy;
Peer Review Process.

8. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

Authors may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with activities such as language improvement, formatting, or data analysis.

However:

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy and originality of submitted manuscripts;
AI tools cannot be listed as authors;
Any substantial use of AI-generated content should be disclosed appropriately.