The Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Development Studies is dedicated to advancing scholarly dialogue across a broad spectrum of disciplines that explore the complex dimensions of human society, culture, and progress. The journal provides an inclusive and rigorous academic platform for research that investigates social patterns, human behaviour, cultural evolution, historical inquiry, political systems, economic transformation, linguistic diversity, philosophical thought, and strategies for sustainable development. Through this multidimensional approach, the journal fosters the integration of theory and practice, with a commitment to both disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary exchange.

The journal welcomes empirical studies, theoretical contributions, comparative analyses, and critical reflections that contribute to a deeper understanding of societal structures and cultural phenomena. It seeks to promote research that not only expands academic knowledge but also has tangible relevance to communities, institutions, and policy-makers. By prioritizing both foundational and applied research, the journal facilitates the generation of evidence-based knowledge to inform real-world decisions and developmental priorities.

A core objective of the journal is to serve as a scholarly bridge across the global community of researchers, educators, development practitioners, and policymakers. It invites contributions that draw upon diverse cultural, historical, and institutional contexts, enabling comparative scholarship and cross-national perspectives. Special emphasis is given to works that address pressing social and developmental challenges, such as inequality, marginalization, conflict, governance, human rights, cultural heritage preservation, public health, education, and the impacts of globalization. Studies that explore local narratives, indigenous knowledge systems, and region-specific development strategies are especially encouraged.

The Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Development Studies strongly supports methodological pluralism. It accepts both qualitative and quantitative research, mixed-methods approaches, ethnographic studies, archival research, discourse analysis, policy reviews, and case-based inquiry. This methodological inclusiveness enables the journal to capture the rich diversity of analytical tools available within the social sciences and humanities. All submissions are expected to demonstrate methodological rigor, ethical integrity, and scholarly relevance.

The scope of the journal encompasses, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Sociology and Anthropology: Research on social structures, identities, kinship, religion, community dynamics, migration, and everyday life practices. Studies focusing on ethnicity, gender, caste, class, and intergenerational relations are welcomed.
• Political Science and Governance: Explorations of political systems, institutions, public administration, policy processes, electoral behaviour, democratic practices, governance reforms, and civic participation.
• Economics and Development Studies: Analyses related to poverty, livelihoods, labour, informal economies, sustainable development, inequality, and regional economic dynamics. The journal also invites research on development indicators, planning, and policy evaluation.
• History and Cultural Studies: Work that engages with historical processes, oral traditions, historiography, and the construction of collective memory. Cultural analyses of rituals, practices, artefacts, heritage sites, and symbolic systems are also within scope.
• Education and Pedagogy: Studies on educational theory, teaching methodologies, curriculum development, access to education, literacy campaigns, and learning environments across formal and informal systems.
• Philosophy and Ethics: Critical reflections on philosophical traditions, moral reasoning, justice, epistemology, applied ethics, and contemporary debates on human values and the common good.
• Psychology and Behavioural Studies: Research on cognitive processes, emotional development, personality, mental health, motivation, and interpersonal behaviour within diverse social contexts.
• Linguistics and Communication: Studies on language use, multilingualism, semiotics, discourse, sociolinguistics, communication practices, media narratives, and language-based identity formation.
• Gender and Women’s Studies: Analyses focused on gender relations, feminist theory, reproductive rights, gender-based violence, masculinities, and intersectional perspectives on power and agency.
• Human Geography and Urban Studies: Research addressing spatial dynamics, urbanization, rural-urban linkages, environmental change, settlement patterns, and sustainable urban planning.
• Legal and Human Rights Studies: Exploration of legal systems, constitutional frameworks, human rights advocacy, access to justice, customary law, and legal pluralism.
• Peace, Conflict and Security Studies: Analyses of conflict resolution, peace-building efforts, humanitarian interventions, state and non-state actors, and grassroots movements for justice and reconciliation.

In addition to the above, the journal actively promotes interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary contributions that address complex societal questions at the intersection of multiple domains. For example, submissions examining the relationship between technological change and social inequality, the cultural implications of climate change, or the historical roots of developmental disparities are considered within scope.

The journal is also committed to amplifying voices and perspectives from underrepresented communities, regions, and epistemologies. It welcomes contributions from both emerging and established scholars, particularly those working in resource-constrained settings or conducting community-based participatory research. Special issues and thematic sections may be curated periodically to address timely and emerging topics of significance to the global scholarly and practitioner communities.

Authors are encouraged to clearly articulate the academic contribution and societal relevance of their work. Manuscripts should demonstrate familiarity with relevant literature, engage critically with prevailing theories or paradigms, and contribute to conceptual, empirical, or methodological advancement in the field.

Through its editorial policies and international peer review standards, the Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Development Studies upholds the values of scholarly integrity, inclusiveness, and impact. It serves as a dynamic space for intellectual engagement and aims to strengthen the role of social sciences and humanities in contributing to inclusive development and informed public discourse.