The Journal of Social Continuity and Change (JSCC) welcomes submissions of four types of articles for review and publication: 1) Original Research Articles, 2) Review Articles, 3) Viewpoints/Opinions, and 4) Technical Papers.

JSCC adheres strictly to ethical publishing standards and does not accept articles that have been previously published or are under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors are expected to respect these guidelines and avoid submitting such articles. Below, you will find detailed descriptions and conditions for each type of article. When submitting an article, authors must specify the article type they are proposing. The final decision on the accepted article type will be made by the journal, based on its alignment with the criteria outlined below.

1- Original Research Article

Original research articles present the findings of an original study. To maintain a consistent format, the article should be structured into the following sections, with a maximum length of 8,500 words (qualitative articles may extend up to 10,000 words):

Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Theoretical Framework, Methods and Data, Findings, Discussion and Conclusion, References, and an English Abstract.

Authors must follow the detailed guidelines provided in the "Instructions for Preparing Sections of Original Research Articles."

2- Review Article

 Review articles should include the same sections as original research articles and must not exceed 8,500 words. There are two types of review articles:

- Systematic Review: Studies that involve meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, systematic reviews, and so on fall into this category.

- Non-Systematic Review (Narrative Review or Scoping Review):  These articles critically evaluate existing knowledge in a specialized field or trace the historical development of knowledge in a specific area.

3- Viewpoint/Opinion

Viewpoint or opinion articles do not need to follow the structure of original research articles. They may address topics such as:  1) Critique of previous research, 2) Book reviews or critiques, 3) Analysis of a new or emerging social issues, 4) Analytical perspectives on social phenomena or trends, 5) Challenges or solutions related to social changes. 

 In addition to submissions by authors, viewpoints or opinions may also be invited by the editor-in-chief, members of the editorial board, or external experts. These articles should be between 1,500 and 4,000 words and must include references.

4- Technical Paper

Technical papers (or technical notes) do not need to follow the structure of original research articles. They should be written in a news-analytical style, making them accessible to a broader audience. The main goal of a technical note is to deliver timely and relevant information to readers. While these articles must include references, the number of references should be limited. The journal reserves the right to edit accepted technical notes as necessary. The length of a technical note should range from 1,500 to 4,000 words. Technical papers can cover various topics, including: 

- Summaries of significant scientific events in social change, such as conferences or workshops (provided that no more than three months have passed since the event at the time of submission). 

- Lessons learned from efforts in laws and policies related to social changes. 

- Contributions to the development of new ideas, theoretical perspectives, techniques, or research programs.