Call for Papers

The Human Social Review (HSR), a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal published by SPIDER Publishing, invites high-quality submissions from scholars, practitioners, and social scientists exploring contemporary challenges, trends, and innovations in human and social sciences. HSR provides a platform for research that bridges theory and practice, addressing issues at individual, community, national, and global levels.

Topics of Interest

We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, conceptual papers, case studies, and empirical studies in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies

  • Human behavior, psychology, and mental health research

  • Education, pedagogy, and lifelong learning

  • Social policy, welfare, and human development

  • Gender studies, diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • Migration, urbanization, and community development

  • Social justice, human rights, and legal frameworks

  • Political sociology and social movements

  • Media, communication, and digital society

  • Ethics, philosophy, and interdisciplinary human studies

  • Interdisciplinary studies combining social sciences, economics, law, and public policy

Submission Guidelines

  • Manuscripts should be prepared in English.

  • All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review.

  • Authors retain copyright of their work; articles are published under a Creative Commons license.

  • Currently, all accepted articles are free to publish. From January 2028, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 1,200 per article will apply.

  • Manuscripts should be submitted via the SPIDER Publisher Paper Submission System: Submit Your Paper

Publishing Benefits

  • Fully open access: immediate global visibility

  • Rapid publication: online within 7 days of acceptance

  • Long-term accessibility: permanent digital archiving with DOI

  • Ethical standards: strict adherence to publication ethics and research integrity

Timeline (Expected)

  • Submission to first decision: 7 days

  • Submission to decision after peer review: 60 days

  • Submission to acceptance: 180 days

  • Acceptance to online publication: 7 days

Join Our Global Academic Community

By submitting to Human Social Review (HSR), your work contributes to advancing social science knowledge, informing public policy, and promoting equitable and sustainable social development worldwide. We invite researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to submit their manuscripts and participate in a global interdisciplinary dialogue on human and social studies.