Social Sciences (SCS)

Section Information

Social Sciences focuses on the study of human behavior, social structures, cultural systems, and institutional processes across local and global contexts. It examines how people interact, organize, govern, communicate, and influence one another within societies, as well as the forces that shape social change and development.

Modern research in social sciences includes sociology, political science, economics, communication studies, human geography, anthropology, social policy, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding social issues. Advances in qualitative and quantitative methods, big data analytics, survey research, and digital tools continue to expand the field.

This section publishes empirical studies, theoretical analyses, policy evaluations, case studies, and reviews addressing social behavior, institutions, governance, inequality, development, and the dynamics that influence contemporary societies.

Scope

Sociology and Social Theory
- Social structures, institutions, and cultural systems
- Identity, inequality, and social stratification
- Family, education, religion, and community studies
- Social change, modernization, and globalization
Political Science and Governance
- Political systems, public institutions, and governance
- Public policy, administration, and political behavior
- International relations, diplomacy, and global governance
- Human rights, justice, and civic participation
Economics and Development Studies
- Microeconomics, macroeconomics, and economic policy
- Development economics, poverty reduction, and inequality
- Labor markets, trade, and financial systems
- Economic modeling, forecasting, and data analysis
Communication and Media Studies
- Mass communication, digital media, and public discourse
- Media influence, representation, and information flows
- Journalism, communication ethics, and media literacy
- Social media, networks, and digital society
Human Geography and Spatial Studies
- Population dynamics, migration, and urbanization
- Spatial analysis, GIS, and environmental–social interactions
- Regional development and socio-economic planning
- Cultural landscapes and human–environment relationships
Anthropology and Cultural Studies
- Cultural practices, social norms, and belief systems
- Ethnography, identity, and cross-cultural comparison
- Social behavior and symbolic communication
- Globalization and cultural transformation
Social Policy and Public Services
- Welfare systems, health policy, and education policy
- Social protection, gender equality, and community development
- Poverty, housing, and social inclusion strategies
- Impact assessment and evidence-based policymaking
Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Qualitative methods, ethnography, and interviews
- Survey research, experimental designs, and quantitative modeling
- Mixed-methods approaches and comparative analysis
- Big data, computational social science, and analytics