Call for Papers: Social Sciences Futures – Inaugural Issue

The RUAS is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the inaugural issue of Social Sciences Futures, an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing innovative research in the social sciences.

Scholars, researchers, faculty members, and doctoral students are invited to submit original and high-quality scholarly work that contributes to contemporary debates and future directions in social sciences.

Important Date

Submission Deadline: 10 February 2026

Themes & Scope (Indicative)

Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Digital societies and technological transformations
• Gender, inequality, and social justice
• Mobility, migration, and urban futures
• Governance, public policy, and institutional studies
• Environment, climate change, and sustainability
• Culture, media, and popular narratives
• Methodological and theoretical innovations in social sciences

Types of Submissions Accepted

• Original research articles
• Conceptual and theoretical papers
• Review articles
• Policy briefs and analytical papers
• Methodological reflections
• Interdisciplinary research studies

Publication Details

• Double-blind peer review process
• Open access publication
• No article processing or publication charges
• Published under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License

Submission Guidelines

Authors must follow the prescribed submission guidelines available at:  https://socialsciencesfutures.com/