About the Journal
The Journal of Social Inquiry and Perspectives (JSIP) is a peer-reviewed international journal that provides a forum for interdisciplinary research in the social sciences and humanities. The journal welcomes both empirical and theoretical studies that explore human society from diverse perspectives.
JSIP publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, literature reviews, and case studies in areas such as sociology, anthropology, communication and language in society, education, social economy, public policy, and digital transformation. The journal encourages contributions that integrate multiple disciplines to understand social phenomena and human experience better.
By combining inquiry and perspectives, JSIP seeks to advance knowledge on the dynamics of social life, collective experience, and the role of language in society. It is open to innovative methodologies and critical approaches that bridge the social sciences and humanities.
Publication Frequency
The Journal of Social Inquiry and Perspectives (JSIP) is published three times a year (triannually) — in February, June, and October. Articles are published online immediately after acceptance and completion of the editorial process.
ISSN, Indexing, and Open Access Policy
JSIP is registered with e-ISSN (Online) numbers [xxxxxxx].
All articles are published under an Open Access model, allowing unrestricted access, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. The journal adheres to the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) principles.
JSIP is in the process of being indexed in major databases such as Google Scholar, Crossref, Garuda (Garba Rujukan Digital), and DOAJ.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
To cover the costs of publication, JSIP applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for each accepted manuscript. This fee supports expenses related to the editorial process, peer review management, DOI registration, online hosting, and long-term archiving. There is no submission fee; authors are only required to pay the APC once their manuscript is accepted for publication.