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01Indexing
Indexing of Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS)
| List | Status |
|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) | Not listed |
| Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) | Not listed |
| Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI) | Not listed |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | Not listed |
| Scopus | Not listed |
| Journal Citation Reports 2024 | Not listed |
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
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02How to submit
How to submit to Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS)
- Read the guide for authors. It sets the article types, word limit, reference style and file format that Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS) accepts. You find it on the journal's website, usually under "For authors".
- Format to the journal's style. Check whether it wants a Word file, a LaTeX file or a PDF for the first submission, and follow its reference style; many journals accept any clear format at first and ask for their style only after acceptance.
- Check the fit. Compare your title and abstract with the papers it has published; papers outside the scope are the most common reason for a desk rejection. The Journal Finder shows journals that published the closest work.
- Check the fee. Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS) is not a fully open access journal, so authors usually pay nothing unless they choose open access for their article or the journal charges page or colour fees. The guide for authors states the current charges.
- Check your manuscript before you submit. The free Submission Readiness Check asks the seven questions our reviewers ask in every audit and takes about 2 minutes.
03What it publishes
What Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS) publishes: real papers
04Papers by our mentors
Papers by ScholarsColab mentors in Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS)
- Political Leadership and Economic Development In Nigeria, 1999-2015: An Overview20190 citations
Samuel Idowu IdowuBook 10 min
05Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS)
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07Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS) indexed in Scopus?
Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS) is not listed in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS) an SCIE journal?
Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS) is not listed in SCIE or the other Web of Science indexes, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS) in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS) is not listed in the JCR 2024 list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Have ScholarsColab mentors published in Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS)?
Yes. 1 paper by 1 mentor was published in Southwestern Journal of Social and Management Sciences (SJSMS) in 2019, with 0 citations in total.
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