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Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences

Published by National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences is a peer-reviewed open access journal that charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It is published by National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. Its ISSN is 2478-1169 (online) and 0258-9710. It uses double anonymous peer review. It is indexed in Scopus, Crossref and Google Scholar. Articles are published under a CC BY-ND licence. The journal charges no other fees such as submission or page charges.

Article processing charge: None — free to publish
Open access: Yes, fully open access
ISSN (online): 2478-1169
ISSN (print): 0258-9710
Publisher: National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
Country: Sri Lanka
Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Licence: CC BY-ND
Time to publication: 40 weeks (average)
Open access since: 2018
Indexed in: Scopus, Crossref, Google Scholar
Other fees: None
Waiver policy: Not applicable (no fees charged)

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Policies and practices

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Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Plagiarism screening: Yes
Licence: CC BY-ND
Author retains copyright: No
Machine-readable licensing: Yes
Persistent identifiers: DOI
Preservation: PKP PN
Fully open access (no embargo): Yes
Average time to publication: 40 weeks
Open access since: 2018

Charges to authors

Article processing charge: None; This journal does not charge an APC.
Other fees: None; No submission, page or colour charges recorded.

Fee policies change. Always confirm on the journal's own website before submitting.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences charge an article processing charge?

No. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It also records no other fees such as submission or page charges.

Is Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences peer reviewed?

Yes. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences uses double anonymous peer review. A documented peer review process is required for a journal to be listed in this directory.

Where is Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences indexed?

Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences is recorded in this directory as indexed in Scopus, Crossref and Google Scholar. Indexing coverage changes over time, so verify current status with the indexing database before relying on it.

How long does it take to publish in Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences?

Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences reports an average of 40 weeks between submission and publication. Actual timelines vary by manuscript and review outcome.

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