Journals in Social sciences and humanities
Journals in Social sciences and humanities
Journal of Strategy & Innovation
Journal of Strategy & Innovation invites high-quality research that advances understanding of strategy, innovation, and organizational transformation in a rapidly changing world. We welcome submissions from a broad range of contexts, including private industry, public sector organizations, research and technology ecosystems, non-profits, and mission-driven societal initiatives. The journal is particularly interested in work that examines how strategic and innovation practices shape, and are shaped by, technological, economic, environmental, and societal change.We encourage conceptual, empirical, and interdisciplinary contributions that offer strong theoretical, methodological, or practical insights. Studies may focus on firm-level strategy and innovation, industry and ecosystem dynamics, or the wider policy, societal, and economic implications of technological development.Within this remit, the journal highlights four illustrative areas of interest that reflect our strategic identity and community. These areas are not restrictive, but serve as examples of topics we particularly welcome:Strategic Management in Technology-Intensive and Innovation-Driven ContextsIncluding forward-looking strategy, anticipation practices, strategic foresight, and research that bridges the gap between the strategic management community and future-oriented innovation scholarship.Impact Assessment in Firms, Innovation Systems, and Policy ContextsResearch developing or applying multi-criteria, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method approaches to assess the strategic, societal, environmental, or economic impacts of innovation — particularly when connected to strategic decision-making or governance.Intellect... Property, Intangible Assets, and Strategic AdvantageWork exploring how intellectual property, data assets, knowledge capital, and other intangibles contribute to competitive dynamics, strategic positioning, value creation, and organizational renewal.Deep-Tech Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technology VenturesIncluding venture creation, financing, scaling, governance, and commercialization pathways for science- and technology-based innovations.Beyond these areas, the journal remains open to diverse topics across strategy, innovation, and organization studies, including, but not limited to: innovation policy, societal and ethical implications of technology, sustainability and digital transformation, organizational renewal, collaboration and ecosystems, and new models of innovation.The Journal of Strategy & Innovation also welcomes high-quality literature reviews that help shape and advance scholarly debate. We particularly encourage reviews that go beyond synthesis by identifying emerging themes, offering fresh conceptual or methodological perspectives, and highlighting promising directions for future research where the journal seeks to foster discourse. Literature reviews that are mainly descriptive or do not open new pathways for meaningful academic debate are unlikely to be considered.The journal publishes two issues per year.- ISSN: 3050-7901
Travel Behaviour and Society
Travel Behaviour and Society is an interdisciplinary journal publishing high-quality original papers which report leading edge research in theories, methodologies and applications concerning transportation issues and challenges which involve the social and spatial dimensions. In particular, it provides a discussion forum for major research in travel behaviour, transportation infrastructure, transportation and environmental issues, mobility and social sustainability, transportation geographic information systems (TGIS), transportation and quality of life, transportation data collection and analysis, etc.Under the broad theme of transportation issues and challenges which involve social and spatial dimensions, the following areas are targeted for papers to be published in the journal:Transportati... geographic information systems (TGIS)Transportation data collection, surveys and global positioning systems (GPS)Activity-based approach to travel behaviour analysis and modellingTransportat... infrastructureTransi... developmentTransport... and quality of lifeTransportation and climate changeTransportation and low carbon lifestyleTransportat... and social sustainabilityInterf... of transportation and telecommunicationsAn official journal of the Hong Kong Society for Transportation StudiesPlease do not contact the Editors directly about your manuscript as they handle a large number of submissions and unfortunately cannot answer such requests. Please read the Guide for Authors carefully (eg, about changes to authorship) and use the Track your submission option for status-check purpose. For other inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]... Please be assured that the support team will alert the concerned Editors accordingly and the Editors will take further actions, as appropriate.- ISSN: 2214-367X
Patient Education and Counseling
Patient Education and Counseling (PEC) is the Official journal of EACH, the International Association for Communication in Health Care and ACH, the Academy of Communication in Healthcare. As an interdisciplinary journal for clinicians, the PEC aims to provide a forum for fundamental and applied research, as well as to promote the study of processes affecting clinical communication, patient education, counseling, health promotion, and training models in improving communication between providers and patients.Areas of particular interest include:Contemporary issues and controversies in patient education, provider-patient communication, and counselingAdherence to therapeutic regimens, provider-patient communication, patient participation in health care, decision-making skills, health literacy, anxiety, physiological changes, or health/functional status, in particular as they relate to patient education and counselingMedical education efforts regarding the teaching/training and evaluation of interpersonal skills of health care providers and their attitudes and the skills needed for optimal communicationInnovat... programs exemplifying the models of health care support, such as self-care groups, patient advocacy efforts, medication self-administration programs, and co-operative care units- ISSN: 0738-3991
Journal of Stored Products Research
The Journal of Stored Products Research provides an international medium for the publication of both reviews and original results from laboratory and field research on all aspects of the preservation and safety of stored products along the supply chain starting from production to the consumer. The scope covers both durable commodities, and fresh fruits, vegetables, and freshly manufactured foodstuffs. Durable commodities are characterized by having relatively low moisture content and include raw and semi-processed foods such as grains, dried fruits, and animal feed, and other stored products such as timber, rubber, resins, clothing, and museum artefacts that are generally suitable for long-term storage. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and freshly manufactured foodstuffs (eg. bakery, sausages), are characterized by having high moisture contents but are stored over short to medium-term storage.Manuscripts are welcomed on: the biology, ecology, physiology, behaviour, taxonomy, and genetics of vertebrates (eg. rodents and birds) and invertebrate pests (eg. insects, mites) and microbial spoilage agents (eg. fungi, mold, yeast, and bacteria)environment... factors influencing the life cycles of the above-listed storage pests and spoilage agentsthe physical, chemical, and biological control of pests and spoilage agents, including the use of biologically producing compounds as preservatives with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activitiessubmission of manuscripts containing research on plant materials/botanicals are encouraged only if significant applied aspects are undertaken demonstrating their detailed chemical composition and long-term efficacy in the laboratory, supported by field application and the use of suitable controls: both negative/blank and positive (i.e., a compound of known activity)development of biochemical or behavioural resistance in pests to control measures and their managementstorage biotechnology, integrated pest management, and decision support systemsthe effects of physical, chemical, and environmental control procedures on the physical and chemical nature, besides quality parameters of the stored commoditiesthe assessment, prevention, and control of physical losses and preservation of quality of commodities during storage, and waste managementregulatory... technological, and socio-economic subjects relevant to stored productsNovel approaches in postharvest food engineering and manufacturing technologies, (eg. AI tools, chemical sensors, gas detectors) in processing, packaging, and design and modifications of storage structuresThe Journal of Stored Products Research reflects the worldwide interest in finding researched-based solutions for problems arising from the process of storage directly affecting the quality of stored products and their relevance to food security and safety, commodity protection, and their market access and trade.- ISSN: 0022-474X
Research in Neurodiversity
This international, peer-reviewed journal is committed to advancing knowledge by publishing studies that examine the lived experiences of neurodiverse individuals, promote inclusive practices, and showcase innovative approaches to education, employment, and support. Our mission extends to exploring the intersections of neurodiversity with mental health, advocacy, policy, and societal attitudes, contributing to a deeper understanding of cognitive diversity and its wide-ranging implications.We welcome multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural studies, encouraging contributions drawing from diverse fields such as psychology, education, sociology, cultural studies, and medical sciences. The wide scope enriches our discourse on neurodiversity, allowing for a holistic view that can lead to improved individual and societal quality of life.- ISSN: 3050-5798
The Electricity Journal
The Electricity Journal is the leading journal in electric power policy. The journal deals primarily with fuel diversity and the energy mix needed for optimal energy market performance, and therefore covers the full spectrum of energy, from coal, nuclear, natural gas and oil, to renewable energy sources including hydro, solar, geothermal and wind power. Recently, the journal has been publishing in emerging areas including energy storage, microgrid strategies, dynamic pricing, cyber security, climate change, cap and trade, distributed generation, net metering, transmission and generation market dynamics.The Electricity Journal aims to bring together the most thoughtful and influential thinkers globally from across industry, practitioners, government, policymakers and academia.The Editorial Advisory Board is comprised of electric industry thought leaders who have served as regulators, consultants, litigators, and market advocates. Their collective experience helps ensure that the most relevant and thought-provoking issues are presented to our readers, and helps navigate the emerging shape and design of the electricity/energy industry.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)- ISSN: 1040-6190
Fuzzy Sets and Systems
An International Journal in Information Science and Engineering Official Publication of the International Fuzzy Systems Association (IFSA)Since its launching in 1978, the journal Fuzzy Sets and Systems has been devoted to the international advancement of the theory and application of fuzzy sets and systems. The theory of fuzzy sets now encompasses a well organized corpus of basic notions including (and not restricted to) aggregation operations, a generalized theory of relations, specific measures of information content, a calculus of fuzzy numbers. Fuzzy sets are also the cornerstone of a non-additive uncertainty theory, namely possibility theory, and of a versatile tool for both linguistic and numerical modeling: fuzzy rule-based systems. Numerous works now combine fuzzy concepts with other scientific disciplines as well as modern technologies.In mathematics fuzzy sets have triggered new research topics in connection with category theory, topology, algebra, analysis. Fuzzy sets are also part of a recent trend in the study of generalized measures and integrals, and are combined with statistical methods. Furthermore, fuzzy sets have strong logical underpinnings in the tradition of many-valued logics.Fuzzy set-based techniques are also an important ingredient in the development of information technologies. In the field of information processing fuzzy sets are important in clustering, data analysis and data fusion, pattern recognition and computer vision. Fuzzy rule-based modeling has been combined with other techniques such as neural nets and evolutionary computing and applied to systems and control engineering, with applications to robotics, complex process control and supervision. In thefield of information systems, fuzzy sets play a role in the development of intelligent and flexible manBmachine interfaces and the storage of imprecise linguistic information. In Artificial Intelligence various forms of knowledge representation and automated reasoning frameworks benefit from fuzzy set-based techniques, for instance in interpolative reasoning, non-monotonic reasoning, diagnosis, logic programming, constraint-directed reasoning, etc. Fuzzy expert systems have been devised for fault diagnosis,and also in medical science. In decision and organization sciences, fuzzy sets has had a great impact in preference modeling and multicriteria evaluation, and has helped bringing optimization techniques closer to the users needs. Applications can be found in many areas such as management, production research, and finance. Moreover concepts and methods of fuzzy set theory have attracted scientists in many other disciplines pertaining to human-oriented studies such as cognitive psychology and some aspects of social sciences.The scope of the journal Fuzzy Sets and Systems has expanded so as to account for all facets of the field while emphasizing its specificity as bridging the gap between the flexibility of human representations and the precision and clarity of mathematical or computerized representations, be they numerical or symbolic.The journal welcomes original and significant contributions in the area of Fuzzy Sets whether on empirical or mathematical foundations, or their applications to any domain of information technology, and more generally to any field of investigation where fuzzy sets are relevant. Applied papers demonstrating the usefulness of fuzzy methodology in practical problems are particularly welcome. Fuzzy Sets and Systems publishes high-quality research articles, surveys as well as case studies. Separate sections are Recent Literature, and the Bulletin, which offers research reports, book reviews and conference announcements and various news items. Invited review articles on topics of general interest are included and special issues are published regularly.- ISSN: 0165-0114
Tourism Management
Research, Policies, PracticeTourism Management is the leading scholarly journal focuses on the management, including planning and policy, of travel and tourism. The journal takes an interdisciplinary approach in examining international, national and regional tourism as well as specific management issues.The journal's contents reflect its integrative approach - including primary research articles, progress in tourism research, and research notes, including discussion of current issues. As a scholarly journal, all papers published should contribute to theoretical and/or methodological advancement, in addition to having specific implications for tourism management/policy.In... topics and perspectives that challenge traditional paradigms are welcome to push the knowledge boundary of tourism management.Authors are also welcome to submit to Tourism Management's companion title, Tourism Management Perspectives.- ISSN: 0261-5177
Cognitive Development
Cognitive Development is an international journal dedicated to publishing high-quality empirical and theoretical research on the development of cognition across the lifespan, from infancy and childhood through adolescence, adulthood, and aging. The journal’s mission is to advance understanding of the mechanisms and processes underlying cognitive growth, change, and individual differences, including both normative and atypical development, as well as cognitive deterioration, in humans and animal models.The journal welcomes submissions on a broad range of topics central to cognitive development, including perception and attention, concept and category formation, writing and drawing, fine and gross motor skills, memory and learning processes, language acquisition and development, digital literacy, numerical and spatial cognition, problem solving and decision making, executive functions and metacognition, social cognition and theory of mind, emotion regulation, and the cognitive neuroscience of development. Studies involving atypical development or special populations are considered when they provide significant theoretical and empirical insights.We publish original empirical articles, theoretical and integrative reviews, meta-analyses, brief reports, and methodological or conceptual papers. A wide range of methodological approaches is supported, including experimental and quasi-experimental studies, longitudinal and cross-sectional designs, training studies, quantified qualitative research, eye-tracking and video analyses, questionnaire and psychometric approaches, neuroimaging and psychophysiological methods, computational modeling, and cross-cultural or comparative studies.Cognitive Development does not consider studies focused solely on adult populations without addressing developmental change, nor research on cognitive development as it relates to business practices, workplace skills, human resources, or management. Clinical case studies, reports based on university teaching evaluations, and computer software development are also outside the scope of the journal. Purely educational policy or applied studies are only considered if they make a substantial theoretical or innovative empirical contribution.All submissions are evaluated for theoretical significance, methodological rigor, transparency, innovation, originality, and clarity of presentation. Authors are expected to follow the journal’s guidelines and are strongly encouraged to adopt open science practices, including data sharing, preregistration, and collaborative research.Benefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.- ISSN: 0885-2014
Sports Economics Review
Sports Economics Review (SER) welcomes submissions that deal with various economic topics in the sports industry or manuscripts that use sports as a laboratory to study human behavior. The journal views sports economics as a part of economic science and welcomes sport related contributions from fields such as behavioral economics, development economics, finance, game theory, health economics, industrial organisation, labor economics, political economics, public economics, sports analytics, and urban economics. The journal is open to different research methodologies that are employed in general interest economic journals, as long as they are relevant to the topic and employed rigorously. Literature reviews that integrate findings from many studies are also welcome, but they should synthesize the literature in a useful manner and provide a substantial contribution beyond what the reader could get by simply reading the abstracts of the cited papers. In empirical work, it is important that the results are not only precise but also economically relevant. In addition, empirical papers are expected to follow a clear identification strategy. Papers should not be unnecessarily long. Short articles are also welcome. We acknowledge the importance of replication in science, thus we welcome manuscripts that try to replicate previous findings, as long as these manuscripts demonstrate the need for replication.- ISSN: 2773-1618
