Scholarly Open

Social Sciences & Humanities

Gold OA
ISSN: requested

A Gold Open Access journal committed to FAIR social science and humanities research, inclusive scholarship, and evidence-based policy impact.

4-8 weeks
Average Review Time
~30%
Acceptance Rate
Gold OA
Publishing Model
CC BY 4.0
License

About the Journal

Research exploring social systems, history, culture, behavior, and societal change through rigorous interdisciplinary scholarship.

Scholarly Open publishes highly relevant and FAIR-aligned research across our journals. We focus on transparent processes, rapid dissemination, and strong author support.

Policy Relevance
Research with direct implications for public policy and social innovation.
Global Perspectives
Comparative studies from communities around the world.
Fair and Open Research
FAIR-friendly publication standards that support reuse and transparency.

Scope & Coverage

  • Social policy, governance, and law
  • Historical analyses and cultural heritage
  • Philosophy, ethics, and human values
  • Literature, media, and language studies
  • Migration, mobility, and globalization
  • Digital society, technology, and inequality
  • Environmental and social justice
  • Economic behavior and labor markets
  • Education and learning systems
  • Civic participation and democracy

Journal Sections

SociologyHistory & ArchaeologyPhilosophy & EthicsLiterature & Cultural StudiesPolitical Science & Public PolicyPsychology & Cognitive SciencesEconomics & Development StudiesLinguistics & Communication

Editorial Board

Our distinguished editorial board members are leading experts in their fields, overseeing our rigorous peer review and ensuring high publication standards.

Editor-in-Chief

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Position open

Under formation

Associate Editors

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Position Open

Seeking qualified experts in this field.

Editorial Board Members

William H. Harrison, Ph.D

William H. Harrison, Ph.D

College of Liberal Arts Fairmont State University, USA

Celeste Chamberland, Ph.D.

Celeste Chamberland, Ph.D.

College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences Roosevelt University, USA

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Position Open

Seeking qualified experts in this field.

Join Our Editorial Team

We are always looking for distinguished scholars to join our editorial board. If you are interested in contributing to the advancement of open access, we would love to hear from you.

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Articles

Explore the latest high-impact peer-reviewed research articles published open-access in this journal.

Sample Articles

These article outlines are illustrative examples for our launch journals.

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Research Article
2025-01-10
Dr. Julia Meier, Prof. Daniel Vogel

This article examines participatory policy frameworks that strengthen urban climate resilience through community-led decision making and social inclusion.

Review Article
2025-02-28
Dr. Nina Alvarez, Dr. Samuel Kofi

We analyze how digital divides shape educational outcomes across diverse populations and propose pathways to equitable access in emerging learning systems.

Research Article
2025-03-21
Prof. Marie Laurent, Dr. Tobias Schneider

This study evaluates migration flows, labor market integration, and social cohesion policies across European economies with implications for inclusive governance.

Submit to Social Sciences & Humanities

Please review our author guidelines and prepare your manuscript according to our submission requirements. We welcome original research, reviews, and methodological contributions that support FAIR scholarship.