Aim & Scope

Aim:

  • To publish original and high-quality research that makes significant contributions to the understanding of social phenomena.
  • To provide a forum for scholars from different disciplines within the social sciences to share their ideas and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue.
  • To promote the dissemination of knowledge about social issues and to inform public policy debates.

Scope:

The journal will welcome submissions from all areas of the social sciences, including:

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Communication Studies
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

The journal will publish a variety of research articles, including:

  • Empirical research articles that report the results of original studies.
  • Theoretical articles that develop new theoretical frameworks or apply existing theories to new areas of study.
  • Review articles that synthesize the existing literature on a particular topic.
  • Case studies that provide in-depth analyses of specific social phenomena.

The journal will also publish book reviews, essays, and commentaries on current social issues.

Here is an example of a more specific aim and scope statement:

Aim:

To publish original and high-quality research that makes significant contributions to the understanding of the social determinants of health.

Scope:

The journal will welcome submissions from all areas of the social sciences that address the social determinants of health, including:

  • The impact of socioeconomic factors on health
  • The role of social and cultural norms in shaping health behaviors
  • The influence of social policies on health outcomes
  • The intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality with health
  • The impact of social determinants of health on specific health outcomes, such as mental health, infectious diseases, and chronic diseases

The journal will publish a variety of research articles, including:

  • Empirical research articles that report the results of original studies on the social determinants of health.
  • Theoretical articles that develop new theoretical frameworks or apply existing theories to the study of the social determinants of health.
  • Review articles that synthesize the existing literature on the social determinants of health.
  • Case studies that provide in-depth analyses of specific social determinants of health.

The journal will also publish book reviews, essays, and commentaries on current issues related to the social determinants of health.