Focus and Scope
Immortalis Journal of Human Studies (IJHS) provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for the publication of significant research and critical discourse on the complexities of human existence, individual development, and societal dynamics. The journal seeks to bridge various disciplines within the humanities and social sciences to foster a deeper understanding of the human condition in a rapidly changing global landscape.
The journal invites original research articles, systematic literature reviews, and critical policy analyses within the following comprehensive thematic areas:
1. Psychology and Human Development
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Developmental Psychology: Research on cognitive, emotional, and social growth across the human lifespan.
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Social Psychology: Analysis of individual behavior in social contexts, group dynamics, social identity, and prejudice.
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Mental Health and Well-being: Community-based mental health studies, psychological resilience, and social care systems.
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Behavioral Sciences: Understanding the mechanisms of human action, decision-making, and psychological adaptation.
2. Educational Innovation and Transformation
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Pedagogy and Curriculum Development: Innovative teaching methodologies, instructional design, and curriculum reform in the digital age.
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Sociology of Education: The role of educational institutions in social mobility, social justice, and character building.
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Inclusive Education: Advocacy and frameworks for special needs education and marginalized student populations.
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Educational Technology: The impact of digital transformation, AI, and e-learning on human knowledge acquisition.
3. Communication and Media Dynamics
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Social Communication: Theory and practice of human interaction, interpersonal communication, and social networking.
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Digital Literacy and Information Ethics: Combatting misinformation, digital citizenship, and the ethics of the information society.
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Media and Cultural Studies: The influence of mass media and social media on public opinion, identity construction, and cultural values.
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Political Communication: Dynamics of political discourse, public participation, and the role of media in democratic processes.
4. Historical and Cultural Analysis
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Social History: Examination of past societies, social movements, and the evolution of social structures over time.
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Cultural Heritage and Identity: Analysis of traditions, indigenous wisdom, and the preservation of cultural identities.
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Philosophy of History: Intellectual history and the critical examination of historical narratives and methodologies.
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History of Education and Thought: The evolution of educational systems and the development of human thought across civilizations.
5. Social Policy and Human Welfare
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Social Determinants of Quality of Life: Interdisciplinary research on how policy, education, and psychology intersect to improve human welfare.
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Gerontology and Aging Society: Social and psychological protection for the elderly, including the prevention of elder abuse and neglect.
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Human Rights and Social Justice: Advocacy-based research on legal protection, equality, and the social empowerment of vulnerable groups.
Immortalis Journal of Human Studies (IJHS) encourages submissions that employ diverse methodological approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, provided they offer significant contributions to the global understanding of human studies.