Vision and Scope

The Journal of Humanities and Social Studies is an international, peer-reviewed academic platform dedicated to publishing original and innovative research that contributes to the advancement of human knowledge and the understanding of complex social phenomena. The journal is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and rigorous scholarly review to ensure the delivery of robust content that serves both researchers and policymakers.

Scope of Publication

The journal accepts scholarly contributions in its approved languages across the following fields:

• - Social Sciences: Including sociological studies and structural analyses of societies.
• - Anthropology: Cultural, physical, and linguistic research related to human evolution and diversity.
• - Cultural Studies: Analysis of identities, cultural interactions, and contemporary cultural criticism.
• - Psychology: Theoretical and applied studies in human behavior and mental processes.
• - Philosophy: Classical and contemporary philosophical readings, epistemology, and ethics.

Academic Policies and Commitments

1. Open Access Policy

The journal adopts an Open Access policy for its scholarly content, based on the belief that making knowledge freely available to the public supports a more effective global exchange of expertise. Readers have the right to access, download, and print the full texts of all published research without financial or technical barriers.

1. Intellectual Property and Copyright

The journal retains copyright, while research papers are licensed under the Creative Commons license, allowing the work to be shared with appropriate credit to the author and the original source. By submitting their work, authors certify that it is original and has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.

III. Archiving and Digital Preservation

To ensure long-term continuity of access to scholarly records, the journal is integrated into the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS global preservation systems. These systems ensure that scholarly content remains permanently available and preserved in global digital libraries, even in the event of technical emergencies.

1. Privacy Statement

The journal is committed to protecting the personal data of all users (authors, reviewers, and readers). Names and email addresses entered into the journal’s website will be used exclusively for stated scholarly and administrative purposes and will not be shared with any third party under any circumstances.

Development and History

Journal History and Supporting Entities

The journal was established to serve as a knowledge bridge between the East and the West. Since its inception, it has witnessed significant growth in its impact factor and wide dissemination across international databases. The journal is supported and sponsored by University of Oran 2 – Mohamed Ben Ahmed, which enhances its independence and its ability to attract prominent academics to its advisory and editorial boards.

Note for Authors and Reviewers: All submitted research undergoes a Double-Blind Peer Review process to ensure absolute objectivity and fairness in the evaluation of intellectual output.