Submissions deadline extended through April 30 , 2025
Applicants will be notified in May
We invite faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students the opportunity to submit manuscripts related to the social sciences. Manuscripts are reviewed via a double-blind, peer-reviewed process. In 2025, we are happy to extend an invitation for the submission of pedagogical research in the social sciences. This change is a part of our ongoing mission to foster dialogue about teaching social sciences at all levels.
The Virginia Social Science Association (VSSA) is Virginia’s longest serving association of academics. As a multi-disciplinary organization, we welcome the full range of scholars and researchers from across all of the social sciences. Accordingly, we welcome panel and paper submissions from all social science disciplines and on any subject.
This is a tremendous opportunity for scholars and students whose work bridges the boundaries of disciplinary restrictions, who seek to test their findings among interdisciplinary peers, or who simply wish to test the waters of research as they enter the academic world. All manuscripts that broadly suggest “social science” are welcome.
The Virginia Social Science Association (VSSA) is Virginia’s longest serving association of academics. As a multi-disciplinary organization, we welcome the full range of scholars and researchers from across all of the social sciences. Accordingly, we welcome panel and paper submissions from all social science disciplines and on any subject.
This is a tremendous opportunity for scholars and students whose work bridges the boundaries of disciplinary restrictions, who seek to test their findings among interdisciplinary peers, or who simply wish to test the waters of research as they enter the academic world. All manuscripts that broadly suggest “social science” are welcome.
Submission Requirements:
Prepare and submit your manuscript in MS Word
* Maximum length 25 pages with 1-inch margins
* Include an abstract of 150 – 300 words
* Double-space the entire manuscript, including references
* Paper format should follow APA 6th or 7th edition
* Do not number the pages of your manuscript
* Cover page should be submitted separately and include the following information:
- Title of paper
- Author(s)’ name and title (Assistant Professor, etc.)
- Academic degree title (Ph.D., etc.)
- College / university / organization affiliation
- Contact information: phone, email address
For student manuscripts please also include graduate or undergraduate, year in school, and major
WHERE TO SUBMIT YOUR MANUSCRIPT
* Maximum length 25 pages with 1-inch margins
* Include an abstract of 150 – 300 words
* Double-space the entire manuscript, including references
* Paper format should follow APA 6th or 7th edition
* Do not number the pages of your manuscript
* Cover page should be submitted separately and include the following information:
- Title of paper
- Author(s)’ name and title (Assistant Professor, etc.)
- Academic degree title (Ph.D., etc.)
- College / university / organization affiliation
- Contact information: phone, email address
For student manuscripts please also include graduate or undergraduate, year in school, and major
WHERE TO SUBMIT YOUR MANUSCRIPT
- Email your manuscript to: [email protected]
- Send a copy to [email protected]
- In the subject line type: VSSJ Manuscript
Editorial Staff:
Carl M. Riden, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief
Associate Professor of Sociology
Longwood University
Christa Moore, Ph.D., Associate Editor
Associate Professor of Sociology
University of Virginia at Wise
Associate Professor of Sociology
Longwood University
Christa Moore, Ph.D., Associate Editor
Associate Professor of Sociology
University of Virginia at Wise