Journal of Social Studies Research (JSSR)

The Journal of Social Studies Research is an established quarterly, peer‑reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research and theory in social studies education and broader social sciences. Founded in 1977, it has served as the official journal of The International Society for the Social Studies (ISSS) for decades, publishing original research articles, theoretical examinations, methodological contributions, and synthesis studies that explore how social studies — as a discipline and teaching practice — engages with contemporary educational and societal challenges. The journal’s scope spans a wide range of topics, including historical thinking, civics and citizenship education, curriculum innovation, cultural and ethnic diversity, social justice education, pedagogy and assessment strategies, and transdisciplinary approaches to social learning. With a strong emphasis on linking research to classroom practice, the journal encourages work that both deepens theoretical understanding and informs real‑world applications in K‑12 and higher education contexts. Contributors include scholars from around the world whose work contributes to evidence‑based improvements in teaching, curriculum design, and policy. The journal is also indexed in major databases such as Scopus and ERIC, reflecting its influence and reach within the field. Through its quarterly publication, the Journal of Social Studies Research continues to be a central forum for shaping discourse on how social studies education can respond to global educational needs and societal change.

Journal of Social Studies Research (JSSR) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Education, Social Sciences (miscellaneous), historical thinking, civics and citizenship education, curriculum innovation, cultural and ethnic diversity, social justice education, pedagogy and assessment strategies, transdisciplinary approaches to social learning , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 2352-2798, E-ISSN: 0885-985X, Established: 1977,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE