Publication Procedure & Estimated Timelines

(Effective from January 2026 — Quarterly Publication)

Wah Academia Journal of Social Sciences (WAJSS) publishes four issues per year (Quarterly) starting from January 2026. The journal follows a transparent, rigorous, and fair publication process to ensure academic quality and integrity.

  1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal’s official submission system or email, following the prescribed guidelines.

Timeline: Ongoing (Throughout the year)

  1. Initial Editorial Screening

The editorial team conducts a preliminary review to assess:

  • Scope relevance
  • Formatting compliance
  • Originality and ethical standards

Manuscripts not meeting basic requirements are returned for revision or declined.

Timeline: 7–10 days

  1. Peer Review Process

Eligible manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review by subject experts. Reviewers evaluate:

  • Academic rigor
  • Methodology
  • Original contribution
  • Clarity and coherence

Authors receive reviewers’ comments for revision where necessary.

Timeline: 4–6 weeks

  1. Revision and Resubmission

Authors revise their manuscripts according to reviewers’ feedback and resubmit within the specified period.

Timeline: 2–3 weeks (Author-dependent)

  1. Final Editorial Decision

After satisfactory revision, the editorial board makes the final decision regarding acceptance.

Timeline: 7–10 days

  1. Copyediting and Proofreading

Accepted manuscripts are edited for language, formatting, references, and consistency. Authors may be asked to approve final proofs.

Timeline: 1–2 weeks

  1. Publication and Online Release

Finalized articles are published in the scheduled quarterly issue and made available online.

Publication Schedule:

  • Issue 1: January–March (Published in March)
  • Issue 2: April–June (Published in June)
  • Issue 3: July–September (Published in September)
  • Issue 4: October–December (Published in December)

Estimated Total Processing Time

From submission to publication, the average processing time is:

6–8 weeks, depending on:

  • Review duration
  • Author responsiveness
  • Revision requirements

Commitment to Quality and Transparency

WAJSS is committed to:

  • Timely publication
  • Ethical research standards
  • Fair peer review
  • Academic excellence

The quarterly publication model enables faster dissemination of research while maintaining high scholarly standards.