Aims and Scope

The Journal of Current Social Issues Studies (JCSIS) is an international, peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research across all fields of social science. By fostering dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, JCSIS seeks to understand and address the complexities of pressing societal challenges. The journal’s mission is to explore systemic inequalities and propose actionable solutions, driven by inclusive, ethical, and innovative research methodologies.

We aim to offer a platform that encourages research that spans all disciplines within social sciences—encompassing anthropology, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, law, education, and other related areas. JCSIS is committed to promoting interdisciplinary scholarship that can drive social change and contribute to the creation of more equitable, just, and sustainable societies globally.

Core Research Areas

JCSIS welcomes contributions that critically engage with the following themes, across all social science disciplines:

• Environmental Protection & Sustainability: Research on climate change, environmental policy, ecological sustainability, environmental ethics, and grassroots movements for climate justice.
• Public Health & Global Health Challenges: Studies addressing health disparities, healthcare systems, mental health, global health crises (e.g., pandemics), health equity, and healthcare accessibility.
• Education Equity & Innovation: Investigations into the barriers to education, technological innovations in learning, policies for inclusive education, and addressing inequalities in education across regions.
• Digital Transformation & Social Change: Critical analyses of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, algorithmic bias, digital privacy, cybersecurity, and the use of technology in social activism.
• Human Rights, Migration & Social Inclusion: Examinations of human rights violations, migration, refugees, statelessness, discrimination, inclusion policies, and refugee rights.
• Culture & Identity in Globalization: The effects of globalization on culture, cultural identity, cultural hybridity, identity politics, diaspora studies, and the challenges faced by indigenous cultures in the globalized world.
• Policy Studies & Social Governance: Studies on governance, public administration, policy-making, democratic governance, participatory policy, and the impact of political regimes on social equity.
• Economic Justice & Labor Rights: In-depth analyses of income inequality, wage gaps, labor rights, fair trade, the gig economy, universal basic income (UBI), and the relationship between economic systems and human well-being.
• Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment: Research on gender-based violence, workplace equality, gender identity, women's health, feminist movements, and the advancement of women's rights globally.
• Youth Development & Social Mobility: Research on youth engagement, activism, intergenerational poverty, social mobility, and programs aimed at enhancing the educational and economic opportunities for young people.
• Criminal Justice & Social Order: Studies of criminal justice systems, prison reform, juvenile justice, policing practices, and the intersection of race, class, and criminal law.
• Social Inequality & Stratification: Research on class, race, ethnicity, and social stratification, including the causes and effects of poverty, homelessness, inequality in education, and healthcare access.
• Political Science & International Relations: Research on global governance, political theory, conflict resolution, political ideologies, international relations, and the role of the state in addressing global challenges.
• Psychology & Behavioral Studies: Investigations into individual and group behavior, mental health, social psychology, cognitive development, social influence, and interventions for community well-being.
• Sociology & Social Networks: Studies on social structures, institutions, networks, and their role in shaping social behavior, culture, and identity. Focus on community dynamics, social movements, and collective action.
• Law & Social Justice: Research on legal systems, human rights law, international law, justice reforms, racial justice, and the role of law in promoting social equity.
• Technology & Society: Examination of the social implications of emerging technologies, including AI, blockchain, biotechnology, and their effects on work, education, governance, and human relations.
• Health Policy & Systems: Studies on health policies, healthcare reform, comparative healthcare systems, health economics, and strategies to improve public health globally.
• Urban Studies & Development: Research on urbanization, housing policies, gentrification, city planning, sustainable cities, and the social impact of urbanization in developing and developed countries.
• Globalization & Economic Systems: Investigations into the effects of global trade, capitalism, economic liberalization, and the global financial system on local economies and social structures.

Publication Advantages

• Open Access & Global Reach: All content is freely accessible under CC BY 4.0, ensuring maximum visibility and impact across 190+ countries, contributing to global academic dialogue.
• Rigorous Peer Review: A double-blind review process guarantees impartiality and upholds international academic standards.
• No Submission Fees: Removing financial barriers to amplify underrepresented voices in scholarly discourse.

Fee Structure

To sustain open-access publishing and editorial quality, JCSIS applies the following fees:

• Editorial Fee: $100 USD (due upon acceptance for peer review, covering administrative costs).
• Article Processing Charge (APC): $150 USD (due post-acceptance, supporting editing, formatting, and digital archiving).
• Retraction Fee: $50 USD (if applicable, ensuring ethical compliance).

Waivers: Full or partial fee waivers are available for students, early-career scholars, and authors from low-income countries.