Aims & Scope

Journal of Social Sciences and Public Affairs (JSSPA) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research and critical understanding of society, human behaviour, institutions, governance, public affairs, and contemporary social challenges. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, policymakers, practitioners, and scholars from diverse social-science and related disciplines to present original theoretical, empirical, methodological, and interdisciplinary research.

JSSPA welcomes research that examines social, economic, political, cultural, psychological, historical, philosophical, institutional, and policy-related issues at local, national, regional, and global levels. The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary studies that connect social-science perspectives with emerging technological, environmental, economic, and societal transformations.

The journal seeks to publish research that contributes not only to academic knowledge but also to a better understanding of public affairs, policymaking, governance, social development, human welfare, and sustainable societies.

Areas Covered

JSSPA welcomes original research, review articles, conceptual papers, theoretical contributions, methodological studies, and evidence-based policy analyses in areas including, but not limited to:

1. Political Science and Governance

  • Political theory and political thought
  • Comparative politics
  • International relations
  • Political institutions and democracy
  • Elections and political participation
  • Political parties and movements
  • Governance and public administration
  • Federalism, decentralization and local governance
  • Political communication and public opinion
  • Conflict, peace and security studies
  • Geopolitics and emerging global challenges

2. Economics and Development

  • Macroeconomics and microeconomics
  • Development economics
  • Behavioural economics
  • Labour and employment economics
  • Public finance and taxation
  • Economic inequality and poverty
  • Inclusive and sustainable economic development
  • Digital economy and platform economy
  • Entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship
  • Informal economy
  • Economic policy and structural transformation

3. Sociology and Social Change

  • Social structure and institutions
  • Social inequality and stratification
  • Community and family studies
  • Social mobility
  • Urbanization and rural transformation
  • Migration and diaspora studies
  • Population and demographic change
  • Social movements
  • Identity, diversity and inclusion
  • Changing social relationships in the digital age

4. Psychology and Human Behaviour

  • Social and cognitive psychology
  • Behavioural science
  • Educational and developmental psychology
  • Organizational psychology
  • Community psychology
  • Mental well-being and quality of life
  • Human behaviour in digital environments
  • Psychology of technology and artificial intelligence
  • Decision-making and behavioural interventions

5. History and Heritage

  • Social, political and economic history
  • Cultural and intellectual history
  • Modern and contemporary history
  • Historiography
  • Heritage and cultural preservation
  • History of institutions and societies
  • Colonialism and postcolonial studies
  • Historical perspectives on contemporary social issues

6. Philosophy, Ethics and Human Thought

  • Social and political philosophy
  • Ethics and applied ethics
  • Philosophy of society and human development
  • Philosophy of technology
  • AI ethics and responsible innovation
  • Justice, equality and human rights
  • Philosophy of science and knowledge
  • Contemporary philosophical debates

7. Public Policy and Public Affairs

  • Public policy analysis and evaluation
  • Policy formulation and implementation
  • Evidence-based policymaking
  • Public administration and management
  • Social policy
  • Economic and fiscal policy
  • Education and health policy
  • Environmental and climate policy
  • Digital governance and e-governance
  • Regulatory policy
  • Policy innovation and institutional reform

Emerging and Contemporary Topics

To remain responsive to rapidly changing societies, JSSPA particularly welcomes interdisciplinary research addressing emerging issues such as:

  • Artificial intelligence and society
  • Generative AI and its social implications
  • AI governance, ethics and regulation
  • Digital transformation and digital inequality
  • Social media, misinformation and disinformation
  • Algorithmic bias and social justice
  • Technology, employment and the future of work
  • Platform economy and changing labour relations
  • Climate change, environmental justice and sustainability
  • Sustainable development and the SDGs
  • Global inequality and inclusive development
  • Migration, refugees and displacement
  • Gender, diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Ageing populations and demographic transitions
  • Youth, education and employment
  • Public health and social determinants of health
  • Social resilience and crisis management
  • Political polarization and democratic resilience
  • Human rights and social justice
  • Peace, conflict and security
  • Globalization and changing world order
  • Urbanization and smart cities
  • Rural transformation and community development
  • Cultural change and digital cultures
  • Privacy, surveillance and digital rights
  • Cybersecurity and society
  • Digital citizenship and civic participation
  • Trust in institutions and public confidence
  • Social innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Behavioural public policy
  • Data-driven governance and public decision-making

The journal encourages research that moves beyond disciplinary boundaries and provides new theoretical insights, empirical evidence, methodological innovations, or practical implications for society and public affairs.

Geographic Scope

JSSPA welcomes research from all regions of the world, including comparative and cross-national studies. Studies focusing on local or regional contexts are encouraged when they offer broader theoretical, methodological, comparative, or policy-relevant insights.

Types of Articles

The journal considers:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Meta-Analyses
  • Conceptual and Theoretical Articles
  • Policy Analysis and Policy Review
  • Methodological Articles
  • Short Communications
  • Research Notes
  • Case Studies
  • Book Reviews
  • Perspectives and Commentaries