About the Journal

The Journal of Research in Social Sciences (JRSS) (e-ISSN: 2306-112X; p-ISSN: 2305-6533) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Pakistan. Recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, JRSS serves as a leading intellectual platform for researchers, social scientists, educators, and scholars to publish and disseminate original, high-quality research.

JRSS is committed to maintaining rigorous academic standards by accepting research papers on a competitive and merit-based evaluation process. The journal benefits from the expertise and intellectual contributions of subject specialists from Pakistan as well as from internationally advanced academic communities. It is available in both print and online formats, ensuring broad accessibility and dissemination.

The journal actively promotes scholarly inquiry across a wide spectrum of social science disciplines, including sociology, history, political science, international relations, psychology, education, anthropology, mass communication, public policy, and governance. In addition, JRSS strongly encourages interdisciplinary research that intersects with emerging and transformative fields such as information technology, engineering, management, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. This interdisciplinary orientation aims to bridge the gap between traditional social sciences and contemporary developments, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of complex local and global phenomena.

JRSS remains dedicated to academic excellence by continuously promoting innovative, relevant, and impactful research. JRSS was started in 2013. In recognition of its scholarly contributions and commitment to quality, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan elevated the journal to ‘Category Y’ status in 2016.