Publisher: Kandahar University
Editor-in-Chief: Assist. Prof. Dr. Rahmatullah Pashtoon 
Journal Manager: Assist. Prof. Fazal Rahman Sohail
E-ISSN: 0000-0000
Statistics and Impact
The Arghand Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) is committed to providing a high-quality platform for scholarly communication and research dissemination. While still an emerging journal, AJSS is steadily building its reputation as a credible source of knowledge within the social sciences.
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Current Journal Metrics (as of 2025)
|
Metric |
Value |
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Years of Publication |
1 Year (Founded in 2025) |
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Issues Published |
2 Issues (Biannual) |
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Total Articles Published |
12 Peer-Reviewed Papers |
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Countries Represented (Authors) |
3 (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran) |
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Average Review Time |
3–5 Weeks |
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Acceptance Rate |
45% |
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI) |
Planned (via CrossRef) |
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Indexing Status |
Google Scholar, ARJD, ResearchBib (Short-Term) |
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Target Impact Metrics |
DOAJ, Scopus (Mid-Term Goals) |
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Short-Term Goals (2025–2027)
✅ Achieve inclusion in ROAD, DOAJ, and Index Copernicus
✅ Expand author base to include researchers from at least 10 countries
✅ Increase annual article submissions by 50%
✅ Reduce review and publication timelines to 3–4 weeks
✅ Establish a citation tracking system
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Visionary Impact Targets (2028 and Beyond)
1. Secure indexing in Scopus and Web of Science
2. Attain a CiteScore or Impact Factor within 5 years
3. Build a strong reputation as a regional hub for social science research in South and Central Asia
4. Encourage international collaborations and special issues
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Why This Matters?
By tracking and publishing its performance metrics, AJSS demonstrates:
✅ Commitment to academic transparency
✅ A growing impact in the scholarly community
✅ A supportive environment for early-career and established researchers
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