Journal Scope

Journal Scope, Aim and Objectives

Scope

The Insights–Journal of Life and Social Sciences (IJLSS) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes research in the life sciences, social sciences, humanities and related applied disciplines.

The journal welcomes both discipline-specific and interdisciplinary research. It recognizes that many contemporary challenges require integrated biological, social, environmental, cultural, technological and policy-based perspectives.

The journal’s scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Life Sciences

  • Molecular and cellular biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics and genomics
  • Microbiology
  • Developmental biology
  • Environmental biology
  • Ecology and conservation science
  • Climate science
  • Sustainability studies
  • Human–environment interactions

Social Sciences

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Anthropology
  • Criminology
  • Political science
  • Geography
  • History
  • Demography and population studies
  • Gender studies
  • Economics
  • Development studies
  • Governance and public policy
  • Law and human rights
  • Linguistics
  • Communication studies
  • International relations

Education and Pedagogy

  • Curriculum development
  • Educational psychology
  • Teaching and instructional methods
  • Student assessment and learning outcomes
  • Teacher education and professional development
  • Higher education policy
  • Educational technology and innovation

Public Health and Social Well-Being

  • Epidemiology
  • Health-systems research
  • Community and population health
  • Health promotion and disease prevention
  • Healthcare policy
  • Social determinants of health
  • Mental and behavioural health
  • Health equity
  • Interdisciplinary research linking biological and social dimensions of health

Humanities and Applied Social Fields

  • Philosophy and ethics
  • Religious studies
  • Media and communication studies
  • Library and information sciences
  • Business and management studies
  • Corporate governance
  • Social welfare
  • Public administration
  • Industrial relations
  • Cultural and cross-cultural studies
  • Visual and performing arts
  • Women’s studies
  • Population and demographic studies

Interdisciplinary and Emerging Areas

IJLSS particularly encourages research that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries, including:

  • Biosocial and behavioural interactions
  • Environmental sociology and human ecology
  • Computational and digital social sciences
  • Behavioural biology
  • Forensic and criminological studies
  • Digital society and emerging technologies
  • Artificial intelligence and its social implications
  • Sustainable development
  • Technology, health and human behaviour
  • Policy-oriented interdisciplinary research

Through this broad scope, IJLSS provides a scholarly platform for researchers, educators, professionals and policymakers working across diverse academic and applied fields.

Aim

The primary aim of the Insights–Journal of Life and Social Sciences is to publish high-quality, ethically sound and methodologically rigorous research that advances understanding of biological systems and the social, cultural, political, environmental and economic factors influencing individuals and societies.

The journal promotes research that contributes to theoretical knowledge while also demonstrating practical relevance, policy implications or societal value at local, regional or international levels.

By encouraging interdisciplinary scholarship, IJLSS seeks to strengthen connections between the life sciences, social sciences, humanities and applied disciplines and to support integrated approaches to contemporary scientific and societal challenges.

Objectives

The objectives of IJLSS are to:

Promote Scholarly Excellence

Publish original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, methodological studies, theoretical papers and other scholarly contributions that meet appropriate academic and ethical standards.

Encourage Interdisciplinary Research

Support studies that integrate biological, social, environmental, technological, cultural and policy perspectives.

Advance Knowledge with Societal Relevance

Prioritize research that contributes to public health, education, governance, social development, environmental sustainability and evidence-informed policymaking.

Support Methodological Rigor and Transparency

Encourage clearly described research designs, appropriate analytical methods, ethical compliance, transparent reporting and reproducible research practices.

Provide an Inclusive Academic Platform

Offer publication opportunities to researchers from different geographic regions, institutions and academic backgrounds, including early-career and established scholars.

Strengthen Academic Dialogue and Collaboration

Promote constructive scholarly exchange among researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers working across life sciences, social sciences and related disciplines.

Contribute to Solutions for Contemporary Challenges

Disseminate research that supports evidence-based responses to issues such as climate change, health disparities, social inequality, educational reform, technological change and sustainable development.