IBAD Journal of Social Sciences (e-ISSN 2687-2811) is a peer-reviewed academic online journal that publishes scholarly articles in the fields of social and human sciences. It aims to explore and analyze the social and cultural characteristics of Turks and Turkey, as well as their historical and contemporary realities, while offering solutions to related issues. The journal welcomes a wide range of theoretical, methodological, quantitative, and qualitative research that contributes to the existing literature. It particularly encourages studies that address fundamental issues, emerging ideas, or significant social challenges, regardless of discipline. Additionally, interdisciplinary perspectives are highly valued, especially when they advance the humanities, behavioral sciences, or social sciences. See Aim & Scope. The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, scientific translations, and book reviews. It operates under a double-blind peer review model, (see Peer-review Process) and its publication languages are Turkish and English.

The journal was first published in 2016 under the name Journal of International Scientific Researches (IBAD) (e-ISSN 2536-4642). Since 2019, it has continued its publication under the name IBAD Journal of Social Sciences (e-ISSN 2687-2811). Between 2016 and 2019, it released eight issues, publishing two issues per year. After rebranding in 2019, it published two special issues: October 2019 Special Issue and the 100th Anniversary of the National Struggle Special Issue in 2020. The journal published three issues per year in 2020 and 2021 but has been releasing two issues per year since 2022. Striving to enhance its academic quality, the journal has consistently worked to increase its Impact Factor. According to SOBIAD data, the journal's Impact Factor has shown significant growth:

- 2019: 0.132

- 2020: 0.187

- 2021: 0.474

- 2022: 0.750

- 2023: 1.007

As of 2023, the journal ranked 2nd among 520 social science journals. Furthermore, as of January 2025, 162 articles published in the journal have been cited in the Web of Science (WoS) database (some with over 15 citations), indicating that approximately 35% of its articles have been cited. Additionally, according to Crossref, the journal has received over 1,100 citations.

Since 2016, the journal has provided publication support for various national and international scientific congresses held in locations such as Madrid (Spain), Istanbul (Turkey), Skopje (North Macedonia), and Uppsala (Sweden).

In academic literature, the journal is cited using abbreviations such as IBAD, IBAD Sos Bil Der, IBAD J Soc Sci, and Ulus Bil Aras Der. However, the Editorial Board recommends using only IBAD as official abbreviations.

Website: https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/ibad