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About the Journal

Open Access · Peer-Reviewed · International

Journal of Advances
in Social Sciences

A bimonthly open-access journal connecting rigorous social science inquiry with the public questions shaping our shared future.

Journal of Advances in Social Sciences cover
Print ISSN3105-899X
Online ISSN3105-9007
FrequencyBimonthly
AccessOpen Access
DOIvia Crossref
Mission

Publishing social science that travels across borders and disciplines.

Journal of Advances in Social Sciences (JASS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing theoretical and applied research across the social sciences.

The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, educators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners to share evidence, interpret social change, and develop ideas with real-world relevance.

JASS welcomes work that combines scholarly rigor with public value, especially research that connects local insight with global debates.

Journal at a glance

A compact publishing model built for visibility and trust.

JASS combines open access publishing, Crossref DOI registration, a bimonthly publication rhythm, and international editorial oversight to help authors reach readers beyond a single discipline.

Issues published each year
DOIArticle-level Crossref registration
OAImmediate free access worldwide
14+Discovery and indexing channels
Indexing & Discovery

Your research should be discoverable where scholars already search.

JASS distributes scholarly content through open discovery channels and academic platforms so that published work can be found, cited, shared, and preserved.

Google ScholarAcademic search
CrossrefDOI registration
ResearchGateResearch network
Semantic ScholarAI-powered discovery
DimensionsResearch intelligence
OpenAIREOpen access infrastructure
BASEAcademic search engine
ÉruditHumanities platform
ScilitScientific literature
SFU LibraryLibrary catalogue
ROADOA directory
R DiscoveryResearch platform
Editorial Standards

Designed for careful review, clear decisions, and credible publication.

Peer Review

Submissions are evaluated through editorial screening and expert peer review, with attention to originality, method, argument, clarity, and relevance.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit and journal scope. Publication fees do not influence acceptance or rejection.

Research Integrity

Authors are expected to follow ethical standards for citation, data use, human participation, permissions, and transparent reporting.

Global Dialogue

The journal supports contributions from diverse regions, disciplines, and research traditions across the social sciences.

Research Scope

Covering the full spectrum of social science inquiry.

JASS welcomes empirical research, theoretical articles, case studies, reviews, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary work that advances understanding of society.

GovernanceSocial Policy & Public Administration
EconomicsDevelopment, Finance & Markets
SociologyInstitutions, Communities & Behavior
EducationLearning Systems & Policy
CultureHumanities, Media & Communication
SustainabilityEnvironment & Social Development
InnovationTechnology & Social Change
InternationalGlobal Relations & Geopolitics
InterdisciplinaryCross-field Social Research
Author Journey

A transparent path from submission to publication.

SubmissionAuthors submit manuscripts through the online journal system.
Editorial CheckThe editorial team reviews scope, completeness, ethics, and basic quality.
Peer ReviewQualified reviewers assess scholarly quality and provide recommendations.
PublicationAccepted work is prepared online with DOI metadata and open access availability.
Publisher

Backed by the Asia-Pacific Social Innovation Research Institute.

JASS is hosted by the Asia-Pacific Social Innovation Research Institute (APSIRI), a regional research institution committed to interdisciplinary knowledge, social innovation, and sustainable development.

The journal reflects APSIRI’s broader mission: connecting academic research, public problem-solving, and international collaboration.

Asia-Pacific Social Innovation Research Institute

Publisher and host institution supporting open scholarship, editorial development, and global knowledge exchange.

ISSN registered · Open access · Bimonthly · Crossref DOI
For authors

Share work that helps explain society and improve it.

JASS invites rigorous, readable, and socially meaningful manuscripts from scholars and practitioners working across the social sciences.