What is PSSR?

ABOUT THE JOURNAL
ISSN (Print): 0117-1828
ISSN (Online): 2672-315

The Philippine Social Sciences Review (PSSR) is an open-access double-blind peer-reviewed journal of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). PSSR aims to promote the critical exchange of ideas and research findings in the social sciences and philosophy. The journal accepts submissions from members of the scholarly community who work on topics pertinent to the Philippines, to Philippine domestic affairs, and to the Philippines as it is situated in the global context.


The PSSR is committed to making high-quality scholarly contributions to knowledge in and applications of the social sciences and philosophy freely available and widely disseminated through its website and the distribution of print copies to university libraries nationwide.

What kind of articles does PSSR publish?

  • The PSSR publishes full-length research articles, research notes, and book reviews written in English or Filipino.
  • All full-length articles must be between 7,000 to 8,000 words (excluding references), with an abstract in English of not more than 200 words, and 3 to 5 key words. Full length articles must pass the peer review process.
  • Research notes must be between 4,000-5,000 words discussing such topics as: research method/methodology implementation, research issues, research ethics. Research notes are not peer reviewed.
  • Book reviews on recently released books (i.e. published within the last three years)must be between 1,000 to 1,500 words. The book reviews are not peer reviewed.
  • PSSR shall proactively look at the following as possible sources of manuscripts:
    • Papers read by CSSP faculty members in local and foreign conferences;
    • Professorial Chair Lectures;
    • Completed theses and dissertations; and
    • Faculty Fellowship papers; and
    • Other academic events and outputs.
  • Articles must follow the bibliographic style of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition).

How often does PSSR publish? 

The journal is published annually. In addition, special issues may be published that may focus on a particular theme.

How will the journal be distributed and accessed?

The journal will be available in both print and electronic versions.  All CSSP faculty, as well as non-CSSP referees, are entitled to a complimentary print copy.  Authors are provided five complimentary print copies, as well as an electronic version of their published article (in .pdf).  Additional print versions are also available for purchase. The journal will provide full open access to articles via its website hosted by the UP Diliman Journals Database.

How do I submit my manuscript to PSSR?

We are currently working on our new submission portal. While we are still setting this up, kindly send your cover letter, title page, and blinded manuscript to our email address: pssr.upd@up.edu.phDescription for this block. Use this space for describing your block. Any text will do. Description for this block. You can use this space for describing your block.

What are the guidelines for submitting a manuscript?
  1. consideration or review in another journal.
  2. The text is double-spaced and uses a 12-point font, with 1-inch margins on the side. Tables and figures should be included in the text while images/photos should be sent in a separate file. The file should be saved as a Microsoft Word file (i.e.doc or .docx).
  3. Articles must be written following the bibliographic style of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition). References and templates for APA 7th edition style can be found here.
  4. Must have an accurate reference list and if available, include the URLs to access the references online.
  5. Must meet the word count of the kind of article being submitted.
  6. To ensure a blind review, the title page should be submitted separately from the main article. The title page should contain the names and affiliations of all the authors, the contact information of the corresponding author, and the running head. The rest of the manuscript should be sent in a separate file and should not contain the names of the authors and should only display the same running head used in the title page.
  7. Permission to use copyrighted material has been secured by the author.
  8. The title page, manuscript, and additional files must be submitted via email (pssr.upd@up.edu.ph).

What does the review process look like for full length articles?
  1. Author submits a full-length article through the PSSR email (pssr.upd@up.edu.ph).
  2. The editorial team performs an initial editorial screen of the manuscript to check for compliance with basic editorial requirements.  If the manuscript fails to fulfill basic requirements, it is returned to the author with the decision decline without review. If a manuscript is cleared for review, the editorial team will identify and invite possible reviewers of the article.
  3. Anonymized versions of the manuscript will be sent to the two referees along with a manuscript feedback form.
  4. Once both referees send their reviews, the editorial team will integrate and assess the recommendations of the referees to come up with a decision: decline based on review, accept pending revision, or accept with no revision. In each case, the decision is communicated to the author(s) with the anonymized reviews.
  5. Authors who are asked to revise their manuscripts will submit a revised draft as well as a cover letter that details point by point how they addressed the referee comments.
  6. The editorial team performs a final editorial screen to ensure that the author has satisfactorily addressed the referee comments.  After clearing, authors will be notified about the final publication decision of their manuscript.

What are the decision outcomes for full-length articles?
  1. Accept without revision. The manuscript requires no further revisions.
  2. Accept with revision. The manuscript needs to be revised following feedback from the reviewers before it can be published.
  3. Decline based on review. The manuscript has major flaws or shortcomings. If these identified issues are addressed, the new manuscript may be resubmitted again for consideration for publication.
  4. Decline without review. The manuscript does not pass the initial editorial screen and does not fulfill basic editorial requirements (e.g. not in manuscript form, paper has been previously published elsewhere, paper is not a social science manuscript

Editorial Team

Samantha Erika N. Mendez, Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief

Efenita M. Taqueban, LLB, Ph.D.
Associate Editor

Ana Rica S. Navarra-Cruz
Perlita C. Raña
Editorial Staff


Editorial Board Members

Nicomedes Alviar, Ph.D.
University of Asia and the Pacific

Dominique Caouette, Ph.D.
University of Montreal

JC Gaillard, Ph.D.
Waipapa Taumata Rau (The University of Auckland)

Paul D. Hutchcroft, Ph.D.
The Australian National University

Philip Kelly, Ph.D.
York University

Zosimo Lee, Ph.D.
University of the Philippines Diliman

Maria Fe Mendoza, Ph.D.
University of the Philippines, Diliman

Eric Julian Manalastas, Ph.D.
Cpsychol Visible Analytics, UK

Maria Alcestis Abrera Mangahas, Ph.D.
Social Weather Stations

Lourdes Portus, Ph.D.
Philippine Social Science Council

Riwanto Tirtosudarmo, Ph.D.
Indonesian Institute of Sciences

Mellissa Withers, Ph.D.
Institute on Inequalities in Global Health

PSSR Issues 1984 to Present