Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Pahang established its journal in the late 1980s as a platform for researchers to publish their ideas, perspectives, and scholarly work, with the aim of benefiting both the academic community and the wider public. The journal was originally named Jurnal Gading, with “gading” (Malay for elephant tusk), symbolising the state emblem of Pahang and representing strength, courage, and chivalry. Despite facing various challenges over the years, the journal has continued its publication consistently.

The journal has since evolved to focus on the field of Social Sciences, with the intention of strengthening its scope and establishing itself as a specialised, niche publication.

Formerly known as the Gading Business Management Journal, the Gading Journal for the Social Sciences (GJSS) is an open-access, peer-reviewed international journal published by UiTM Press, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. It provides a platform for the dissemination of rigorous and high-quality research in the social sciences.

 

Publication Information

  • Frequency : biannually, in April (Issue 1) and October (Issue 2)
  • Publisher : UiTM Press, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
  • Format : Digital Publication
  • APC : Currently free of charge
  • Open Access Year : since 2024

The online submission system is open throughout the year. All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review processand adhere to the Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Proposals for special issues must be submitted to the Chief Editor. 

 

Next Scheduled Issue

Volume 29, Issue 2 is scheduled for publication in October 2026. Articles accepted prior to this issue will be published online in advance as pre-press articles, providing early access and enhancing dissemination and citation visibility.

Pre-press articles | Submission deadline | Submit manuscript

Current Issue

Vol. 29 No. 1 (2026):

The April 2026 issue features a diverse collection of studies on education, management, business, consumer behaviour, industrial growth, and organisational behaviour. The articles address topics such as classroom practices, operational excellence, skills development, income disparities, digital readiness in rural areas, and firm performance. Additional contributions explore innovations in teaching and learning, the interplay between leadership styles and employee empowerment, and ethical issues in the metaverse.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24191/gading.v29i1

Published: 30-04-2026

 

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Aims & Scope

Gading Journal for the Social Sciences (GJSS) publishes original, peer-reviewed research that contributes to the advancement of scholarship across the social sciences. The journal welcomes submissions that strengthen theoretical understanding and provide robust empirical insights.

GJSS does not consider purely conceptual papers that lack a clear contribution to the field, descriptive country reports, consultancy-style analyses, or managerial commentaries without solid theoretical or empirical grounding.

The journal prioritises studies that:

  • develop or extend relevant theories
  • employ rigorous quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches
  • offer comparative or cross-national perspectives
  • provide generalisable insights beyond single-country contexts
  • advance scholarly debate on the issues examined

Major Areas of Interest:

  • Language and Applied Linguistics
  • Education
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Accountancy
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Business & Society
  • Engineering & Society
  • Public Administration
  • Sociology
  • Arts and Humanities

 

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

This is the statement of ethics for Gading Journal for the Social Sciences (GJSS). This statement was adapted from the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and covers the code of ethics for the chief editor, editorial board members, reviewers and authors. This covers all parties working with us in the publication process, from the contact point until the completion of the specified task.

The COPE Core Practices are publicly accessible at:

https://publicationethics.org/core-practices

Authors are advised to go through the guidelines to be aware of the consequences prior to submission. In a case of ethics misconduct or if violation is detected, the article will be withdrawn from the website and a written explanation will be sought from the corresponding author (or authors) within 5 working days. The editorial board of GJSS will evaluate the author's response before a final decision is given. 

Authors/ researchers must give due consideration about the people from whom data is collected and processed. For medical related research where human subjects are involved, authors/researchers can refer to the Declaration of Helsinki adopted by the World Medical Association.

Authors are expected to obtain informed written consent from all human subjects involved in their study, and where necessary, the parents or guardians of minors. The written consent forms must be documented and kept as part of the researcher database. The consent forms should be made available upon request from the editorial board during the review process or post-publication. This information should include disclosure of the researchers’ intention to publish the results. To ensure anonymity, care must be taken to exclude information that can identify their subjects.

The ethics adopted by authors must be stated in the methodology section of the article. An example of statement is as follows: "The studies involving human participants were reviewed and approved by xx. The participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this research". In cases involving animals, the editorial board reserves the right to reject a manuscript if research protocols adopted in the research disregard animal welfare in any way.

 

Duties of Authors

  • Have the responsibility of ensuring only new and original work is submitted.
  • Must not reproduce work that has been previously published in other journals.
  • Must not submit any articles that are being reviewed or considered by the journal to  other journals simultaneously.
  • Are only allowed to publish their work elsewhere after receiving a formal rejection from the journal or if their request to withdraw their work is officially accepted by the journal.
  • Must inform the Chief Editor or the publisher of any inaccuracy of data in their published work so that correction or retraction of article can be done.
  • Should make significant contributions and be held accountable for any shortcoming in their work.

 

Duties of Reviewers

  • Must disclose any competing interest before agreeing to review a submission.
  • Can decline to review any submission due to a conflict of interest or inadequate knowledge.
  • Review all submissions objectively, fairly and professionally.
  • Reveal any ethical misconduct encountered while reviewing to the Chief Editor for further action.
  • Should ensure the originality of a submission and be alert to any plagiarism and redundant publication.
  • Must not discuss the content of the submission without permission.
  • Adhere to the time allocated for the review process. Requests for extension to review the submission are at the discretion of the Chief Editor.

 

Duties of Chief Editor

  • Evaluate manuscripts fairly and solely on their intellectual merit.
  • Ensure confidentiality of manuscripts and not disclose any information regarding manuscripts to anyone other than the people involved in the publishing process.
  • Has the responsibility to decide when and which articles are to be published.
  • Actively seek the views of board members, reviewers and authors on how to improve/increase the image and visibility of the journal.
  • Give clear instructions to potential contributors on the submission process and what is expected of the authors.
  • Ensure appropriate reviewers are selected/ identified for the reviewing process.

 

Duties of Editorial Team Members

  • Actively contribute to the development and the greater good of the journal.
  • Act as ambassadors for the journal.
  • Continuously support and promote the journal. 
  • Find potential reviewer for review process.
  • Review any work assigned to them.