Social Security Journal

Social Security Journal

Guide for Authors

Guidelines for Article Submission

  1. A) General Article Acceptance Criteria
    To avoid delays in the review and timely publication of the article, please pay attention to the following points:
  • The article should be based on original research and scientific work, and it should not have been previously published in any other journal, whether domestic or foreign, or in the proceedings of seminars or academic gatherings, nor should it be simultaneously submitted to another journal.
  • If the article is based on a research project or thesis supported by the Social Security Research Institute or other institutions, the author must mention it in a footnote of the submitted article.
  • The accuracy of the article, both scientifically and legally, is the responsibility of the author(s).
  • A review article will be accepted only if it is written by experienced authors with research papers on the relevant topic, and the article cites numerous relevant and significant references.
  • The article should be written in a clear, fluent style, free of grammatical errors, and should follow proper writing conventions. The orthography should conform to the official Persian spelling as per the Academy of Persian Language and Literature, which can be found in the following sources:
    • Academy of Persian Language and Literature. (2007). Persian Spelling Manual. Tehran: Publication of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature.
    • Sadeghi, Ali Ashraf & Zahra Zandi Moghadam. (2006). Persian Spelling Dictionary. Tehran: Publication of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature.

 

  1. B) Formal Conditions
  1. Articles should be submitted in Microsoft Word format using the font BNazanin 13 for Persian and Times New Roman 12 for English. The word count should be between 5000 and 8000 words. Line spacing should be set to multiple 1.2, with page margins set to 4 cm at the top and 2 cm for the other sides. Footnotes in Persian should use BNazanin 11 and in English, Times New Roman 10.
    • Use Persian terms in the main text, and include the Latin equivalents of foreign names and terms in footnotes.
    • The article title should be brief and clearly refer to the main subject (avoid long and vague titles).
    • The authors' names, their academic details, and the email address of the corresponding author should be listed as a footnote on the first page.
    • Provide an abstract in both Persian and English (150-250 words), outlining the purpose, method, findings, and conclusions. Place the Persian abstract on the first page and the English abstract at the end of the article.
    • Provide 3-5 keywords in both Persian and English, listed alphabetically.
    • The sections of the article should be numbered using the decimal system (e.g., 1, 2, … for main sections, 1-1, 1-2, … for subsections).

 

Article Structure:

  1. Introduction:
    Before stating the research problem, the researcher must ensure, through a review of the literature, that the main research question has not been answered previously, and that the research gap is clear. The introduction, which is essentially a summary of the first chapter in a typical dissertation, should include:
    • The aim and primary research question.
    • The literature review: a chronological review of previous studies, showing that the research question has not been answered previously, and clarifying the novelty of the current study.
    • The significance of the research: This section should highlight the positive outcomes of the study.
    • The necessity of the research: This part should explain the negative consequences if the research is not conducted.
  2. Theoretical or Conceptual Framework:
    This section corresponds to Chapter 2 of most research projects or dissertations and introduces the theories and concepts that guide the research. The theoretical framework is often derived from a comprehensive review of the literature, and if it does not exist in the literature, the researcher may develop it using existing findings, expert opinions, or new research.
  3. Methodology:
    The methodology explains the concepts and framework underlying the research methods. It should outline the research methods, tools for data collection, reliability and validity of the instruments, the target population, sample size determination, sampling methods, data analysis techniques, and software used in the data analysis.
  4. Findings:
    The findings are the result of data analysis and interpretation. Figures and tables should be clearly selected and of high quality, so they remain legible after resizing for printing.
    • Table titles should appear at the top, and figure titles below each figure, in numbered order.
  5. Discussion and Conclusion:
    This section compares the findings with other studies and theories, identifies the contributions and innovations of the research, and provides recommendations based on the findings.

 

  1. C) Citation Style
  1. The article must follow the APA 7 citation style for in-text and reference list citations, ensuring academic integrity and proper referencing. Any detected plagiarism or failure to adhere to proper citation standards will result in the rejection of the article at any stage of the review process.
  2. In-text citations should include the author's last name, year of publication, and page number, for example:
    • Persian sources: (Heydari, 2021, p. 118)
    • Foreign sources: (Bourdieu, 2018, p. 100).

 

  1. D) Formatting the Reference List
    The reference list should be provided at the end of the article, organized alphabetically by author’s last name, and separated by Persian and English sources. For online sources, the URL and the date of access should be included.
  1. Books:
    Author's last name, first name. (Year of publication). Title of the book. Publisher: Place of publication.
    Example:
    • Akbari, Mohammad Ali. (2016). Social Welfare in Contemporary Iran. Tehran: Social Security Research Institute.
    • Heydari, Ali, Gorji Poor, Esmail, & Akbari, Negar. (2021). Future Studies of Social Insurance in Iran. Tehran: Social Security Research Institute.
  2. Articles:
    Author’s last name, first name. (Year of publication). “Title of the article,” Journal Name [in italics], Volume/Issue number (Pagination).
    Example:
    • Dehghani, Amir Ali. (2019). "The Conflict between Privatization and Social Justice in Labor Law," Social Security Quarterly Journal. 14(51): 15-41.
  3. Theses and Dissertations:
    Author's last name, first name. (Year of publication). Title of the thesis/dissertation, Degree and field of study, University.
    Example:
    • Jirvand, Abdullah. (2021). Welfare Economics: A Theoretical Analysis and Its Application in Iran, PhD dissertation, Faculty of Economics, University of Tehran.
  4. Chapters in Books or Edited Volumes:
    Author’s last name, first name. (Year of publication). “Title of the chapter,” in: Editor(s) name(s), Book Title [in italics]. Place of publication: Publisher: Pages.
    Example:
    • O'Connor, Julia S., & Robinson, Gillian. (2017). "Liberalism, Citizenship, and the Welfare State," in: Wim van Oorschot et al. (Eds.), Culture and the Welfare State. Tehran: Social Security Research Institute: 42-66.