The editor will select your article if:

  • The manuscript is original, unpublished, plagiarism free [acceptable Similarity Index is maximum 10%] {Tested by iThenticate Turnitin}
  • It highlights a major issue related to the journal's scope, theme, and subthemes.
  • The research issue discussed in the article is useful to the readers, and researchers.
  • The research is used to develop a new framework or theory or advancing an existing one.
  • The study stimulates new, relevant questions in the mind of readers.
  • The methods employed in the study to explore the issue are appropriate (for example, data collection and analysis of data).
  • The methods used are applied rigorously and explain why and how the data support the conclusions.
  • Connections to prior work in the field or from other areas are made and serve to make the article's arguments clear. Minimum 20 references of books, journals should be used.
  • The article tells a good story, saying it is well written and user-friendly, the arguments are logical and not internally contradictory.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Authors are advised to prepare their manuscript strictly as per the journal template. (otherwise, it will be sent back to authors for reformatting before our review process)

All details regarding fonts, size, style, table, images, referencing, discussion etc are given inside the template. Red color instructions are very important to follow.

Download HSSR Template

Referencing: For each intext reference, detailed reference should be given in the end list of references. Similarly, all references of the end list should be given as intext reference inside the main text.

APA Style: Intext and end reference list should be constructed in APA 6th edition style. Few most commonly used reference sources styles are given below. Visit here for detailed information on how to cite in APA style.

APA Style Examples

1. Online Journal with no DOI: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Online Periodical, volume number(issue number if available). Retrieved from http://www.someaddress.com/full/url/

Example: Bernstein, M. (2002). 10 tips on writing the living Web. A List Apart: For People Who Make Websites, 149. Retrieved from http://www.alistapart.com/articles/writeliving

2. Online Journal with DOI: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number, page range. https://doi.org/10.0000/0000

Example: Wooldridge, M.B., & Shapka, J. (2012). Playing with technology: Mother-toddler interaction scores lower during play with electronic toys. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 33(5), 211-218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2012.05.005

3. Newspaper Article: Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Newspaper. Retrieved from http://www.someaddress.com/full/url/

Example: Parker-Pope, T. (2008, May 6). Psychiatry handbook linked to drug industry. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/psychiatry-handbook-linked-to-drug-industry/?_r=0

4. Books: Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher. (visit here for more information on how to cite a book.)

Example: Calfee, R. C., & Valencia, R. R. (1991). APA guide to preparing manuscripts for journal publication. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Interested in submitting to this journal?

We recommend that you read the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step process. Download journal template file (see above) and prepare article as per the template instructions.

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