SJSS: Somali Journal of Social Science. This shall be the name of the journal at all times and when cited by scholars
APA: American Psychological Association. This will be the reference format to be followed in the journal. 6th Edition which is the latest shall be adopted. But this shall change with any new edition
Democracy: A system of governance which majority people support and does not encroach on their rights and freedoms
Social Development: Qualitative and quantitative improvement in the volume of goods and services in an economy
Chief editor: The one in charge of this journal
Issuance or issue: A particular batch of articles published in a particular authorized period
SIDRA: Somali Institute for Development Research and Analysis, the mother body for SJSS