Focus and Scope
Journal of Society, Culture, and Human Futures (JSCHF) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research and scholarly works that explore the dynamic interactions among society, culture, and the future of humanity. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to examine social transformation, cultural change, human development, and emerging global challenges from diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives.
The journal welcomes empirical, theoretical, conceptual, and interdisciplinary studies that integrate social sciences, humanities, cultural studies, education, technology, public policy, communication, environmental studies, and future studies to better understand contemporary societies and envision sustainable, equitable, inclusive, and resilient human futures.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:
- Society and Social Transformation
- Social change and modernization
- Social inequality and social justice
- Community and civic engagement
- Social institutions and social structures
- Demographic changes and population studies
- Urban and rural societies
- Migration and transnational communities
- Social cohesion and social capital
- Social resilience and adaptation
- Globalization and societal transformation
- Culture and Cultural Studies
- Cultural identity and diversity
- Indigenous knowledge and local wisdom
- Popular culture and media culture
- Cultural heritage and preservation
- Intercultural communication
- Cultural globalization
- Language and society
- Religion and culture
- Arts, creativity, and cultural expression
- Digital culture and virtual communities
- Human Development and Well-Being
- Human development across the lifespan
- Quality of life and well-being
- Social and emotional well-being
- Education and lifelong learning
- Gender and human rights
- Youth and aging studies
- Human capabilities and empowerment
- Family and interpersonal relationships
- Social inclusion and equity
- Human flourishing and happiness
- Future Studies and Emerging Societies
- Futures thinking and foresight studies
- Sustainable futures
- Society 5.0 and human-centered societies
- Emerging technologies and social change
- Artificial intelligence and society
- Digital transformation
- Future of work and employment
- Human adaptation to technological change
- Scenario planning and strategic foresight
- Ethics and governance of future technologies
- Education, Knowledge, and Social Innovation
- Educational transformation
- Digital learning and educational technology
- Social innovation
- Knowledge society
- Inclusive education
- Civic education
- Community learning
- Creativity and innovation
- Educational policy and reform
- Human capital development
- Politics, Governance, and Public Policy
- Governance and democracy
- Public policy and social development
- Human rights and citizenship
- Political participation
- Global governance
- Social policy
- Public administration
- Policy innovation
- Sustainable governance
- Ethics and public accountability
- Media, Communication, and Digital Society
- Media and society
- Digital communication
- Social media and social behavior
- Information society
- Cyberculture
- Digital citizenship
- Media literacy
- Online communities
- Communication technologies
- Digital inclusion and exclusion
- Sustainability, Environment, and Human Futures
- Sustainable development
- Environmental sociology
- Climate change and society
- Environmental justice
- Green society
- Sustainable lifestyles
- Human-environment interaction
- Ecological citizenship
- Community resilience
- Sustainable communities
- Interdisciplinary Studies on Society and Human Futures
- Sociology and technology
- Anthropology and future studies
- Psychology and social change
- Economics and societal development
- Culture and innovation
- Science, technology, and society
- Ethics of emerging technologies
- Cross-cultural and comparative studies
- Interdisciplinary approaches to global challenges
Types of Articles
The journal accepts:
- Original Research Articles
- Systematic Literature Reviews
- Scoping Reviews
- Meta-Analyses
- Narrative Reviews
- Conceptual Papers
- Theoretical Papers
- Policy Analyses
- Comparative Studies
- Case Studies
- Short Communications
- Research Notes
- Book Reviews
Target Authors
The journal welcomes submissions from:
- Sociologists and anthropologists
- Researchers in humanities and cultural studies
- Education researchers and practitioners
- Communication and media scholars
- Political scientists and public policy researchers
- Psychologists and human development researchers
- Future studies and foresight scholars
- Technology and society researchers
- Environmental and sustainability scholars
- Researchers and academics
- Graduate and postgraduate students
- Government officials and policymakers
- Community leaders and social practitioners
- Non-governmental organizations and development professionals
Aims of the Journal
The Journal of Society, Culture, and Human Futures (JSCHF) aims to:
- Advance interdisciplinary knowledge concerning society, culture, human development, and future challenges.
- Promote critical and evidence-based analysis of social transformation, cultural change, and emerging global issues.
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, academics, practitioners, communities, and policymakers.
- Disseminate innovative research that contributes to sustainable, inclusive, equitable, and resilient human futures.
- Examine the social, cultural, ethical, and political implications of technological development and digital transformation.
- Support the preservation and development of cultural diversity, indigenous knowledge, and local wisdom.
- Bridge the gap between scholarly research, public policy, and practical solutions to contemporary societal challenges.
