10/30/2020

The Yokohama Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 26
Call for Papers: First Notice
The Association of Yokohama International Social Science Studies hereby
accepts papers for The Yokohama Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 26, which is slated
for publication in summer 2021.
Normal members who intend to contribute to the journal should complete andsubmit the Manuscript Registration Form to Secretariat of the Association ofInternational Social Science Studies (at the Library of International Social ScienceStudies).
a) Word Limit: 12,000 words (English)
The editorial committee publishes manuscripts that exceed the wordlimit in parts. Manuscripts should be submitted in complete form even if
they exceed the word limit and are intended for publication in parts.
b) There are no restrictions on content or language.
c) One manuscript can be submitted during each application period.
d) Each normal member who is currently in the PhD program at theGraduate School of International Social Sciences or the International
Graduate School of Social Sciences, or who has graduated from theschools, must get a recommendation from his/her primary academic
adviser or another adviser, and must submit the “Manuscript
Submission Application Form” which requires his/her adviser’s signatureand seal along with a manuscript.
e) For more details, please refer to the document “Instructions for Authors.”f) Application Deadline: 3:00 PM, December 18 (Friday), 2020
Manuscript Submission Acceptance Deadline:

3:00 PM, March 29 (Monday), 2021

The Association of Yokohama International Social Science Studies
Graduate School of International Social Sciences, Yokohama National University
79-4 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, 240-8501, Japan
Tel/Fax: 045(339)3783
e-mail: ayisss@ml.ynu.ac.jp

Established September 30, 1996
Revised November 18, 1999
Revised December 16, 2002
Revised January 26, 2004
Revised October 25, 2004
Revised October 16, 2006
Revised June 18, 2007
Revised March 17, 2008
Revised July 22, 2008
Revised May 27, 2013

Yokohama Journal of Social Sciences
Instructions for Authors
1. Eligibility to Submit Manuscriptsa) Members of the Association of Yokohama International Social Science Studies
specified in the Bylaws, Article 5.
b) Researchers who are engaged in studies on international development,economics, business administration, studies in law and politics, and otherrelated fields.
2. Manuscript Format
Manuscripts should be typed on A4-size paper (1 line: 40 words, 1 page: 30 lines).
Japanese Manuscripts should not exceed 32,000 characters (including figures andtables). English manuscripts should not exceed 12,000 words (including figures andtables). The Editorial Committee publishes manuscripts that exceed the word limit
in parts. Manuscripts that require examination should be submitted in complete
form even if they exceed the word limit and are intended for publication in parts.
One manuscript should be handed in during each application period.
3. Examination of Manuscriptsa) Normal members who are specified in the Bylaws, Article 5 and who are
currently in the PhD program at the International Graduate School ofDevelopment Studies, the International Graduate School of Social Sciences,or the Graduate School of International Social Sciences, who have beenenrolled at the school or who have graduated from the school, must get therecommendation from the primary academic advisor or another professor.
b) The Editorial Committee, based on the evaluations by referees, makes
decisions on the acceptance/rejection of manuscripts, and informs theauthor of the results.
c) Longer manuscripts that are intended for publication in parts are examinedin complete form.
d) Accepted manuscripts are to be published in order, but not necessarily
published immediately.
e) Accepted manuscripts shall not be returned no matter what theconsequences are.

4. Submission of Manuscripts
A hard copy and electronic files of manuscript should be submitted to thefollowing address;
Address
Editorial Office of Association of Yokohama International Social Science Studies
Library of International Social Science Studies, Yokohama National University
79-4 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama city, Kanagawa 240-8501
E-mail: ayisss@ml.ynu.ac.jp
5. Copyright
All authors submitting a manuscript must do so with the understanding that if
it is accepted for publication, the Association of Yokohama International Social
Science Studies, reserves the right to publish and reproduce the article in all forms
and media (including publication on the internet) and other rights of utilization(including storage) of the journal.
6. Others
Other issues relate to editing journals shall be decided by the EditorialCommittee.