About the Journal

The Journal of Developments in Social Sciences (JDSS) is an esteemed peer-reviewed publication that focuses on the advancement of knowledge in a wide range of scientific disciplines of social sciences by publishing original research, theoretical frameworks, empirical studies and critical analyses. The journal aims to publish practical social science research, promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and methodological innovation, fostering a holistic understanding of complex societal issues. The journal promotes global research on cross-cultural variations, transnational phenomena, and social interconnectedness, fostering critical engagement with established theories and methodologies. The JDSS supports early-career researchers and scholars through publication, mentorship and networking.

The journal welcomes original research papers, theoretical works, empirical investigations, literature reviews, and critical analyses on social, economic and policy issues, using mixed-methods, interdisciplinary approaches, quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Our editorial board is made up of eminent social science academics and professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of scholarly rigor and editorial excellence.


The disciplinary focus of the journal includes but not limited to

• Sociology: This could include research on social institutions, social structures, social change, social stratification, social movements, and various aspects of human society and social interaction.

• Psychology: Topics might range from cognitive psychology and social psychology to developmental psychology, personality psychology, clinical psychology, and other areas exploring human behavior, cognition, emotions, and mental processes.

• Anthropology: This could involve studies of human cultures, societies, and civilizations, including cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology.

• Economics: Research might focus on economic development, economic systems, microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, behavioral economics, and the intersection of economics with other social sciences.

• Political Science: This might include research on political institutions, governance systems, political behavior, public policy, international relations, comparative politics, political theory, and political economy.

• Education: Topics could include educational psychology, curriculum development, educational policy, educational technology, pedagogical approaches, and the sociology of education.

• Communication Studies: This might encompass research on mass communication, interpersonal communication, media studies, cultural studies, rhetoric, and communication theory.

• Geography: Research could explore human geography, cultural geography, urban geography, environmental geography, and spatial analysis.

• Cultural Studies: This might involve interdisciplinary research on cultural phenomena, popular culture, identity politics, cultural theory, and the cultural dimensions of globalization.

• Development Studies: This could include research on economic development, human development, sustainable development, social development, community development, and the social impacts of globalization and modernization.

• Environmental Studies: Topics might range from environmental sociology and environmental psychology to environmental economics, environmental policy, sustainability studies, and the human dimensions of environmental change.

• Gender Studies: This might encompass research on gender roles, gender identity, sexuality, feminism, masculinity studies, queer theory, and gender inequality.

Interdisciplinary Coverage

  • Social Theory and Concepts
  • Empirical Research
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Developmental Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Social Policy and Practice
  • Globalization and Development
  • Identity and Diversity
  • Social Change and Movements
  • Environmental/ecological and Sustainable Development
  • Political Economy
  • Health and Well-being
  • AI for Social Sciences
  • Machine Learning
  • Computational Social Science
  • Governance and Policy
  • Science-heritage-Society linkages

Benefits to authors

We offer a wide range of perks to authors, including free PDFs, a lax copyright policy, exclusive prices on AISD publications and much more. Please visit Authors’ Service link to get additional details about our author services. To learn more about submitting an article, please go to our Guide for Authors. If you need any additional assistance or information, please visit our Support Center.

Editorial Advisory Board

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