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Aims and Objectives:

The The primary objective of the proposed journal of Development in Social Sciences is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the social sciences by publishing original research, theoretical frameworks, empirical studies, and critical analyses. The journal will emphasize practical implications of social science research by publishing studies that inform policy-making, social interventions, organizational practices and community development initiatives. It seeks to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration by publishing research that integrates insights from various social science disciplines, fostering a holistic understanding of complex societal issues. One of the key focuses of the journal is to encourage methodological innovation and rigor in social science research by publishing articles that showcase new research methods, approaches and techniques.

The journal provides a platform for research with a global perspective, including studies that examine cross-cultural variations, transnational phenomena and global interconnectedness in social processes. The journal underscores the importance of development and refinement of theoretical frameworks and concepts within social sciences through publication of theoretical contributions, conceptual analyses, and synthesis of existing literature. Hence, the journal encourages critical engagement with established theories, methodologies, and paradigms within the social sciences, fostering intellectual debate and reflexivity among researchers and scholars.

The journal of Development in Social Sciences provides a platform for supporting the development of early-career researchers and scholars by providing opportunities for publication, mentorship, and networking within the academic community. It seeks to foster public engagement with social science research by disseminating findings in accessible formats and engaging with diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, activists, and the general public.

Scope and Disciplinary Focus:

• 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

Coverage /Sub-themes

 Social Theory and Concepts: Articles exploring foundational theories and concepts in the social sciences, including but not limited to sociological theory, psychological theories, anthropological frameworks, economic models, and political theories.

 Empirical Research: Original empirical research articles employing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches to investigate various social phenomena, such as social behavior, attitudes, relationships, group dynamics, cultural practices, economic trends, political processes, and environmental issues.

 Interdisciplinary Studies: Research that integrates insights from multiple social science disciplines to address complex societal issues or phenomena, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration.

 Developmental Studies: Articles examining human development across the life span, including cognitive development, emotional development, social development, and moral development, as well as factors influencing development such as family dynamics, education, culture, and socio-economic status.

 Cultural Studies: Research exploring cultural practices, identities, beliefs, values, norms, rituals, and symbols within societies, as well as cross-cultural comparisons and analyses of cultural change and continuity.

 Social Policy and Practice: Studies examining the formulation, implementation, and impact of social policies, programs, and interventions aimed at addressing social problems, promoting social justice, and enhancing well-being at individual, community, and societal levels.

 Globalization and Development: Research on the social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental dimensions of globalization, including its impacts on development processes, inequality, migration, governance, and sustainability.

 Identity and Diversity: Articles exploring issues related to identity formation, including gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, and other dimensions of social identity, as well as the intersections and dynamics of privilege, power, and oppression.

 Social Change and Movements: Studies investigating processes of social change, resistance, activism, social movements, revolutions, and collective action, as well as the role of technology, media, and communication in shaping social change.

 Environmental/ecological and Sustainable Development: Research on the interaction between human societies and the environment, including topics such as environmental degradation, climate change, natural resource management, environmental justice, and sustainable development strategies.

 Political Economy: Analyses of the interplay between political processes and economic systems, including studies of state-society relations, governance structures, market dynamics, income distribution, poverty alleviation, and economic development strategies.

 Health and Well-being: Research on the social determinants of health, healthcare systems, health disparities, mental health, healthcare access, health behavior, and public health interventions aimed at improving population health and well-being.

 AI for Social Sciences: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing social science research by accelerating data collection, analysis, and interpretation, expanding understanding of human behavior, society, and culture.

 Machine Learning: In the era of data abundance, machine learning tools are increasingly used by social scientists to extract meaning from large and small data sets. Machine learning is utilized in social scientific data to discover new concepts, measure their prevalence, assess causal effects, and make predictions.

 Computational Social Science: Computational social sciences utilize data science to study human interactions, utilizing technology's vast digital data for traditional social science topics like democracy, security, economic growth, and inequality.

 Governance and Policy: Policy studies facilitate significant theoretical, methodological, and empirical advancements in public policy and governance, connecting cutting-edge research to real-world policy problems and vice versa.

 Science-heritage-Society linkages: Science aids in addressing societal needs, similar to technology's advancements. While expanding understanding is a primary goal, many people use science to find solutions to real-world social issues. Our goal is to examine contemporary social roles of heritage, including public interpretation, resource management, preservation, collective memory, education, and ethics, to establish a link between heritage and society.