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Aim & Scope

Frontiers in Social Thoughts and Humanity (FSTH)

eISSN: 2978-3755 | International Peer-Reviewed Journal | Open Access

About the Journal

Frontiers in Social Thoughts and Humanity (FSTH) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to publishing high-quality, impactful scholarly research that advances knowledge across sociology, philosophy, anthropology, history, political science, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary humanistic frameworks. The journal encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and welcomes novel research that bridges theoretical depth with empirical investigation, contributing to critical social dialogue, cultural understanding, and progressive policy solutions in dynamic global environments.

Aim of the Journal

The primary aim of FSTH is to provide an international, peer-reviewed platform for researchers, academicians, social scientists, historians, philosophers, and policy analysts to publish original, ethical, and evidence-based research. The journal strives to:

  • Promote academic excellence, critical inquiry, and methodological rigor in social science, humanities, and qualitative/quantitative research.

  • Support social innovation, human rights, and cultural preservation in complex socio-political ecosystems.

  • Encourage interdisciplinary research connecting traditional humanities with contemporary social challenges, digital ethics, global governance, and sustainable development.

  • Contribute to the continuous advancement of social science and humanistic literature for the benefit of the global scholarly and civic community.

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Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes Original Research Articles, Critical Review Articles, Fieldwork Case Studies, Theoretical Frameworks, Systematic Reviews, Short Communications, and Scholarly Perspectives covering a broad range of topics. The scope outlined below is illustrative rather than exhaustive:

  • Sociology & Social Policy: Social Theory, Urban Sociology, Gender Studies, Social Stratification, Family & Community Dynamics, Migration Studies, Digital Sociology, Social Work, and Public Policy.

  • Philosophy & Ethics: Applied Ethics, Political Philosophy, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Existentialism, Bioethics, Philosophy of Technology, Moral Philosophy, and Eastern/Western Thought.

  • Anthropology & Cultural Studies: Cultural Anthropology, Ethnography, Visual Anthropology, Indigenous Studies, Folklore, Identity Politics, Subcultures, Globalization, and Post-Colonial Studies.

  • History & Archival Studies: Global History, Historiography, Cultural History, Social Movements, Economic History, Archival Preservation, Memory Studies, and Digital Humanities.

  • Political Science & International Relations: Governance, Comparative Politics, Political Economy, Human Rights, International Law, Conflict Resolution, Public Administration, and Global Security.

  • Literature, Language & Fine Arts: Comparative Literature, Cultural Hermeneutics, Socio-Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Literary Criticism, Performing Arts, and Visual Culture.

  • Emerging & Cross-Disciplinary Humanities: AI Ethics & Society, Environmental Humanities, Medical Humanities, Human-Technology Interaction, Peace & Conflict Studies, and Sustainable Community Development.

Interdisciplinary Research Focus

FSTH strongly encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates traditional humanistic disciplines with contemporary technology, environmental sustainability, behavioral science, and public governance. Manuscripts offering cross-functional insights, qualitative field evaluations, archival analyses, and practical social policy recommendations are particularly welcomed.

Article Types Accepted

  • Original Research Articles (Empirical quantitative, qualitative fieldwork, archival, or mixed-method humanistic studies)

  • Review Articles & Systematic Literature Reviews

  • Fieldwork Case Studies & Theoretical/Conceptual Models

  • Short Communications & Policy Briefs

  • Letters to the Editor & Perspectives

Open Access & APC Principles

FSTH is dedicated to full Open Access publishing under Creative Commons licensing:

  • Immediate Global Access: All published research is immediately available to read, download, and share without subscription barriers.

  • Post-Acceptance APC: To cover open access production, copyediting, qualitative typesetting, Crossref DOI registration, and digital archiving, an Article Processing Charge (APC) applies only after a manuscript receives formal editorial acceptance.

  • Submission Freedom: No fees are requested during manuscript submission or peer review.

  • Editorial Independence: APC processing is completely separated from double-blind peer review decisions to ensure publication ethics.

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