Faculty of Social
Sciences Journals
FOSSJournals
FOSS at Imo State University is a leader in social and behavioral sciences, fostering innovation, academic excellence, and impactful research. Its open-access, peer-reviewed journals provide a global platform for collaboration and solutions to pressing societal challenges.
The Faculty of Social Sciences at IMSU
The Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS) at Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, Nigeria, is one of the foremost faculties at IMSU. As a distinguished faculty in academic research, FOSS is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of social and behavioural sciences. Over the years, FOSS has built a strong reputation for promoting research, innovation, and academic excellence, with the aim of addressing local, national, and global challenges.
FOSS journals are scholarly refereed, open-accesses, high-quality, and peer-reviewed journals in all social and behavioural sciences fields utilising multi-dimensional research approaches in the conduct of scholarly inquiry. These approaches include theoretical, empirical, and experimental methods.
Our goal is to create a robust and inclusive platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to share knowledge, collaborate, and contribute to solving pressing social and behavioural issues. Through these journals, we strive to promote excellence in research, uphold ethical standards, and ensure the dissemination of valuable insights to a global audience.
15+ Years
Of promoting academic research
Information for Authors
Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
- Formatting: Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word, formatted on A4-sized paper, with 1-inch margins on all sides. The text should be double-spaced and written in 12-point Times New Roman font.
- Length: Articles should not exceed 25 pages (8,000 words), including tables, figures, and references. .
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Content Structure: The manuscript should include:
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A cover page with the title of the paper and author details (name, affiliation,
email, and phone number). The authors' names must be clearly stated in the correct order (i.e., first name, middle name, and surname) with institutional addresses, email addresses, and phone contact provided as well. - An abstract of no more than 250 words summarising the purpose, methods, findings, and significance of the study.
- The main body of the manuscript, including an introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion.
- Tables, figures, and diagrams numbered sequentially and referred to in the text.
- References must be formatted according to APA 7th Edition guidelines.
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A cover page with the title of the paper and author details (name, affiliation,
Submission Process
- Manuscripts can be submitted via email to fossjournals@gmail.com or ajsbs2016@gmail.com, which will guide authors through the process.
- Submissions must include all required documents and adhere to the journal's formatting rules to proceed to the review stage.
Review Process
- All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure unbiased evaluation.
- Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the subject area of the manuscript.
- Feedback is provided to authors, and manuscripts may be accepted, revised, or rejected based on the reviewers’ recommendations.
Manuscript Format
A4 paper, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced, maximum 25 pages
Ethical Standards
Authors must ensure their work is original and free from plagiarism.
Proper acknowledgement must be given to all sources, and ethical approval must be secured for studies involving human or animal participants.
Conflicts of interest must be disclosed, and authors are required to adhere to the highest ethical standards in research and publication.
Peer Review
Manuscripts are anonymised and sent to at least two reviewers for a thorough evaluation. Reviewers assess submissions based on originality, methodology, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s focus.
Publication Fees
A non-refundable review fee of ₦10,000 (or equivalent in USD for international authors) is required upon submission.
Upon acceptance, a publication fee of ₦25,000 (or equivalent in USD for international authors) must be paid before the article is published.
Initial Assessment
Editorial team reviews submissions for formatting, scope, and quality requirements before peer review.
Peer Review
Manuscripts undergo double-blind review by subject experts for thorough evaluation.
Reviewer Recommendation
Reviewers recommend one of the following outcomes:
- Accept: The manuscript is ready for publication.
- Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires small adjustments to meet publication standards.
- Major Revisions: Substantial changes are needed, and the revised manuscript must be reviewed again.
- Reject: The manuscript does not meet the standards for publication.
Revision Process
Authors receive detailed feedback and timeline for manuscript revisions.
Publication
Accepted manuscripts proceed to production and online indexing.
Post-Publication
Published articles are indexed and available for citation tracking and sharing.
Editorial Board
Founding Editor
Prof. Nkwam C. Uwaoma
Department of Psychology
Imo State University
Chief Editor
Prof. Agness Osita-Njoku
Department of Sociology
Imo State University
Deputy Editor
Vin O. Umeh, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology
Imo State University
Managing Editor
Richards E. Ebeh, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Imo State University
Prof. P.N. Nnamocha
Department of Economics
Imo State University, Owerri
Prof. Emma Ugwulebo
Department of Sociology
Imo State University, Owerri
Prof. Okechi D. Azuwike
Department of Geography & Environmental Management
Imo State University, Owerri
Prof. Fabian Emerenini
Department of Economics
Imo State University, Owerri
Prof. B.J.C. Anyanwu, Ph.D.
Department of Mass Communication
Imo State University, Owerri
Ngozi Sydney-Agbor, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Imo State University, Owerri
Prof Samuel Ezeanyika
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Imo State University, Owerri
Paschal I. Igboeche-Onyenwigwe Ph.D.
Department of Public Administration
Imo State University, Owerri
Prof. Benjamin Ehigie
Department of Psychology
University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Prof. John Sambe
Department of Mass Communication
University of Benin, Benin City
Prof. Nchor Bichene Okorn
Department of Political Science
Dillard University of New Orleans, Louisiana
Prof. Nkwam C. Uwaoma
Department of Political Science
Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Prof. Davidson Frank Njoku
Department of Public Administration
Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Prof. B.T.O. Ikegwuoha
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Prof Collins Nwaogwugwu
Department of Economics
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Prof Stanley Okafor
Department of Geography
Niger Delta University, Yenagoa Bayelsa State, Nigeria,
Contact Us
We welcome inquiries from authors, reviewers, and readers. Feel free to contact us through the following:
Contact Information
Postal Address
The Chief Editor,
Faculty of Social Sciences,
Imo State University,
PMB 2000, Owerri, Nigeria.
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