Call for Editor In Chief

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Human Social Review (HSR) is pleased to invite applications and nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief. Published by SPIDER Publishing, HSR is dedicated to advancing high-quality research in sociology, social policy, human development, education, cultural studies, behavioral sciences, and interdisciplinary social research.

The journal seeks a visionary and experienced academic leader to provide strategic direction, uphold rigorous scholarly standards, and strengthen its international academic presence. The Editor-in-Chief will play a central role in shaping editorial policy, ensuring a fair and robust peer review process, expanding global scholarly engagement, and positioning the journal as a respected platform for impactful social science research.

This position is voluntary and non-remunerated, with an initial three-year term, renewable based on performance and mutual agreement.

Role and Responsibilities

The Editor-in-Chief will:

• Provide academic and strategic leadership

• Oversee the peer review and editorial decision-making process

• Appoint and coordinate Associate Editors and Editorial Board members

• Ensure high scholarly and ethical standards aligned with international best practices

• Promote the journal within global social science research communities

• Support indexing, abstracting, and visibility initiatives

Benefits

Although voluntary, the position offers:

• Prestigious leadership recognition in an international social science journal

• Enhanced academic visibility and professional distinction

• Opportunity to shape the journal’s intellectual direction and long-term growth

• International networking and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities

• Formal certificate of appointment

• Potential renewal and long-term editorial leadership engagement

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

• Hold a doctoral degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Public Policy, Education, Psychology, or a closely related field

• Demonstrate a strong and active publication record in reputable peer-reviewed journals

• Have prior editorial or significant peer-review experience

• Exhibit leadership capacity and commitment to research integrity

Senior and internationally recognized scholars are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.