Call for Papers – Journal of Social Sciences and Public Affairs (JSSPA)

2026-08-29

The Journal of Social Sciences and Public Affairs (JSSPA) is an international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research and scholarly dialogue across the social sciences, humanities, public policy, governance, and public affairs.

The journal invites original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, theoretical studies, methodological contributions, case studies, and policy-oriented research addressing contemporary issues in society, institutions, governance, human behaviour, economic development, and public affairs.

Areas of Interest

Submissions are welcome across all major areas of the social sciences and related disciplines, including, but not limited to:

  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Economics and Development Studies
  • Sociology and Social Change
  • Psychology and Behavioural Sciences
  • History and Heritage Studies
  • Philosophy, Ethics and Human Thought
  • Public Policy and Public Administration
  • Governance and Public Affairs
  • Anthropology and Cultural Studies
  • Education and Educational Policy
  • Social Work and Community Development
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography and Regional Studies
  • Gender and Diversity Studies
  • Law, Human Rights and Social Justice
  • Population and Demographic Studies
  • Urban and Rural Studies
  • Development and Sustainability Studies
Emerging and Contemporary Research

JSSPA particularly welcomes interdisciplinary research addressing emerging societal challenges, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Society
  • Generative AI and its Social Implications
  • AI Ethics, Governance and Regulation
  • Digital Transformation and Digital Society
  • Social Media, Misinformation and Disinformation
  • Technology and the Future of Work
  • Digital Economy and Platform Economy
  • Economic Inequality and Social Inclusion
  • Climate Change and Environmental Justice
  • Sustainable Development and the SDGs
  • Migration, Mobility and Demographic Change
  • Gender, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Youth, Education and Employment
  • Political Participation and Democratic Governance
  • Public Policy and Evidence-Based Policymaking
  • Behavioural Public Policy
  • Human Rights and Social Justice
  • Peace, Conflict and Security
  • Globalization and Geopolitical Change
  • Digital Governance and E-Governance
  • Data-Driven Governance
  • Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Public Trust and Institutional Accountability
  • Cultural Change in the Digital Age
Why Submit to JSSPA?

JSSPA provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers to:

  • Present original and innovative research
  • Engage with scholars across different social-science disciplines
  • Contribute to contemporary academic debates
  • Develop interdisciplinary perspectives on complex social problems
  • Generate evidence relevant to policy and practice
  • Contribute to informed public discourse and societal development
Submission Invitation

Researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers are invited to submit their original manuscripts for consideration.

Manuscripts should be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. All submissions will undergo an appropriate peer-review process.

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