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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • Originality: The submission is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration by another journal or publisher.
  • Journal Scope: The manuscript falls within the aims and scope of the Caucasus Journal of Social Sciences.
  • Authorship: All authors meet the journal's authorship criteria, have approved the submitted manuscript, and agree to its submission.
  • Manuscript Format: The manuscript has been prepared in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), does not exceed 3 MB, and follows the journal's formatting requirements.

  • Article Length: Research articles are between 3,000 and 5,000 words, including references, tables, and appendices, and do not exceed 20 pages.
  • Language: The manuscript is written in clear, professional English.
  • Cover Page: A separate Cover Page has been uploaded containing the manuscript title, author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, and the corresponding author's contact information.
  • Anonymous Manuscript: The manuscript file has been anonymised for double-blind peer review and contains no identifying information.
  • Abstract and Keywords: The manuscript includes a structured abstract (maximum 250 words) under the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, followed by 3–7 keywords.
  • Manuscript Structure: The manuscript is organised appropriately for its article type and, where applicable, includes Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
  • APA Style: The manuscript follows APA Style (7th edition) for citations, references, headings, tables, and figures.
  • References: Every in-text citation appears in the reference list, every reference listed has been cited in the manuscript, and DOIs have been included wherever available.
  • Tables and Figures: Tables and Figures – Tables and figures are numbered consecutively, cited in the text, include appropriate titles or captions, and meet the journal's technical requirements.
  • Ethics and Declarations: All required ethics approvals, participant consent (where applicable), permissions, funding information, conflicts of interest, data availability, and AI use have been disclosed.
  • Submission Metadata: The title, abstract, keywords, author information, affiliations, and ORCID iDs entered into the online submission system are complete and accurate.
  • Corresponding author: Contact information.
  • Article Title: The length of the Article Title is not more than 10 words.
  • Font Type, Size and Spacing: Times New Roman font with the size of 12 and double spacing.
  • Page Margins: Margin standards are applied as 1 inch (2.54 cm) on the top, bottom, the right and left.
  • Headings: First level headings are capitalized and the lower rank headings are italics. The sizes for first level headings and lower rank headings are 16 and 12, respectively.

Author Guidelines

Authors should submit articles that have not been previously published, except articles previously published in a language other than English. Authors should also submit articles that have not been submitted to other journals. Authors should have ORCID in order to submit their article.

Language

Authors should submit manuscripts in English with English abstracts of at most 250 words. Papers should be concise. Manuscripts written in poor English will be sent back to the author for correction.

Word Limit

3000-5000

Manuscript Categories

  • Research papers
  • Theoretical articles
  • Scholarly critiques
  • Commentary articles
  • Review articles

Review Process Stages

Authors send manuscripts to the Managing Editor. The Managing Editor introduces the manuscript to the Editorial Board members.

Articles selected for preliminary consideration by the Editorial board will be sent to subject matter experts for review. The names of authors and reviewers are kept confidential.

The experts revise the manuscript, make comments and notes, and give recommendations if necessary. As soon as the revision process is finished, the manuscript is sent back to the authors for further changes, if necessary.

The author sends the final revised manuscript to the Chief Editor. The Editorial Board members review the article to ensure the manuscript is revised according to the recommendations, comments, and notes.

After successful peer review, the manuscript is sent to editorial and formatting reviews.

Style Requirements

The Caucasus Journal of Social Sciences has adopted the American Psychological Association (APA) publication style manual as the guide for submitting manuscripts.

Only papers that follow APA style will be considered.

Those interested in submitting papers to the CJSS may contact the editor for more information about Style Requirements or visit APA Style Web Resources.

Research papers

In this main section articles (12-13 per issue) peer reviewed by at least two referees are published.

Copyright Notice

All manuscripts which are submitted to the Caucasus Journal of Social Sciences should not be published, accepted, or submitted for publication elsewhere. 

In case an article is accepted for publication it is allowed to combine the article with other research, to conduct new research on the article, or to make different arrangements on condition that the same license is used including the commercial purpose.

As an author of an article published in the Caucasus Journal of Social Sciences, you retain the copyright of your article and you are free to reproduce and disseminate your work.

Privacy Statement

Introduction

This Privacy Statement applies exclusively to the Caucasus Journal of Social Sciences website and its editorial management system. By using the journal website, registering an account, or submitting a manuscript, users agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

The Caucasus Journal of Social Sciences, published by the University of Georgia, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Personal data are processed solely for legitimate academic and publishing purposes, in accordance with internationally recognized data protection principles, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Data Controller and Contact

The University of Georgia acts as the data controller for personal data processed through the journal.

For all data protection inquiries, requests, or concerns, users may contact:
cjss_editor@ug.edu.ge

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Personal Data

The journal collects and processes personal data necessary for the operation of its editorial and publishing activities. These include:

  • Names
  • Email addresses
  • Institutional affiliations
  • ORCID iDs
  • Other professional information provided during registration or manuscript submission

These data are used exclusively for:

  • Manuscript submission and editorial processing
  • Peer review management
  • Communication with authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Publication and dissemination of accepted articles
  • Indexing, citation, and long-term preservation of scholarly content

Personal data may be stored within the journal’s editorial system and, where relevant, included in published articles as part of the permanent scholarly record.

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ORCID and Research Identifiers

The journal supports the use of ORCID iDs to ensure accurate author identification and interoperability within scholarly communication systems.

Where provided:

  • ORCID iDs are used solely for identification and metadata purposes
  • Public ORCID data may be accessed in accordance with user privacy settings
  • ORCID iDs may be included in article metadata and shared with DOI registration and indexing services as part of standard dissemination

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Personal data are processed based on:

  • User consent (registration, submission, participation in peer review)
  • Legitimate interest in managing editorial workflows and maintaining the scholarly record
  • The necessity of ensuring transparency and integrity in academic publishing

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Data Sharing

Personal data are not used for commercial purposes and are not sold or distributed to unauthorized third parties.

However, limited and relevant metadata may be shared with trusted services necessary for scholarly publishing, including:

  • DOI registration agencies (e.g., Crossref)
  • Indexing and abstracting services
  • Digital archiving and preservation systems (CLOCKSS)

Such sharing is restricted to what is necessary for identification, citation, dissemination, and preservation of scholarly outputs. These services operate under their own data protection policies.

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Data Retention

Certain personal data (including author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, and publication metadata) is retained as part of the permanent scholarly record and cannot be removed without compromising the integrity and citability of published work.

Other personal data (such as user accounts and reviewer records) are retained only as long as necessary for editorial and operational purposes and may be updated, anonymized, or deleted upon request, where this does not conflict with publication ethics or record integrity.

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Data Security

Personal data are managed through the journal’s editorial platform (Open Journal Systems, OJS), which incorporates appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial staff and system administrators and is granted solely for operational and editorial purposes.

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Website Use and Technical Data

The journal website may collect limited technical and non-identifiable information for statistical analysis, system administration, and improvement. This may include:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Access times
  • Navigation data

These data are used exclusively to ensure the website’s functionality, performance, and security and are not used for profiling or marketing.

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What is a Cookie? Our Cookie Policy

The Caucasus Journal of Social Sciences (CJSS) is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how they are used on the journal website, and how users can manage their cookie preferences.

A cookie is information stored on your device (desktop, laptop, mobile, etc.) by the websites you visit, in small text files. Cookies are often used to improve your experience on a website.

On the Journal website, cookies are used for technical and analytical purposes. By continuing to use the Journal website, you agree to the use of cookies described below.

  • Technical Cookies: Cookies required for the website to work: Session cookies and language option cookies.
  • Third-Party Cookies: No third-party cookies are currently used on the Journal website. It will be described under this heading when used. These third-party applications have their own privacy policies, and the Journal website is not responsible for the privacy policies of these third-party applications. You can review their privacy policies on their official websites.

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Managing Cookies

Almost all Internet browsers have some settings for managing cookies. Most browsers are set to accept cookies in the initial setup. You can set your browser to alert you when all cookies are blocked, or a cookie is sent to your device. See the help section of the browser you use to find out how to do it or visit the official website.

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Confidentiality and Peer Review

The journal operates a double-blind peer review system:

  • Reviewer identities are kept confidential
  • Editorial communications and review reports are restricted to authorized participants
  • Personal data are accessed only by individuals directly involved in the editorial process

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External Links

The journal website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Statement applies only to the Caucasus Journal of Social Sciences website. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any linked websites.

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User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal data where applicable
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

Requests may be submitted via: cjss_editor@ug.edu.ge

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Privacy Policy Updates

If necessary, we may update our Privacy Policy. The changes will be published on this page and are valid as of the publication date.

Please contact the Journal via this link with any questions or suggestions regarding the Privacy Policy.

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