Journal Scope

SCOPE, AIM & OBJECTIVES

Scope

The Insights – Journal of Life and Social Sciences (IJLSS) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed scholarly journal that provides an inclusive platform for the dissemination of research across a wide spectrum of life sciences, social sciences, humanities, and applied disciplines. The journal embraces both disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship, recognizing that complex global challenges require integrated scientific, social, cultural, and policy-oriented perspectives.

IJLSS covers, but is not limited to, the following broad domains:

Life Sciences
Including molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, developmental biology, environmental biology, ecology, conservation science, sustainability studies, climate science, and human–environment interactions.

Social Sciences
Encompassing sociology, psychology, anthropology, criminology, political science, geography, history, demography, gender studies, economics, development studies, governance, public policy, law, linguistics, communication, and international relations.

Education and Pedagogy
Research focusing on curriculum development, educational psychology, instructional strategies, learning assessment, teacher education, higher education policy, and educational innovation.

Public Health and Social Well-Being
Including epidemiology, health systems research, community and population health, health policy, social determinants of health, and interdisciplinary studies linking biological and social dimensions of health and well-being.

Humanities and Applied Social Fields
Such as philosophy, 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 studies, and population studies.

Interdisciplinary and Emerging Areas
IJLSS particularly encourages innovative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries, including but not limited to:

  • Bio-social and behavioral interactions

  • Environmental sociology and human ecology

  • Computational and digital social sciences

  • Behavioral biology

  • Forensic and criminological studies

  • Digital society, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies

  • Sustainable development and policy-driven research

This extensive scope positions IJLSS as a comprehensive academic forum serving researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners from diverse scholarly communities worldwide.

Aim

The primary aim of the Insights – Journal of Life and Social Sciences (IJLSS) is to advance high-quality, ethically sound, and impactful scholarship that deepens understanding of both the biological foundations of life and the social, cultural, political, and economic systems shaping human societies.

The journal seeks to promote research that not only contributes to theoretical advancement but also demonstrates practical relevance, policy implications, and societal impact at local, regional, and global levels. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, IJLSS aims to bridge gaps between life sciences and social sciences, encouraging integrative approaches to contemporary challenges.

Objectives

The key objectives of IJLSS are to:

  1. Promote Scholarly Excellence
    To publish rigorously peer-reviewed original research, systematic reviews, methodological papers, and theoretical contributions that meet international academic and ethical standards.

  2. Encourage Interdisciplinary Research
    To support studies that integrate biological, social, environmental, technological, and cultural perspectives in addressing complex scientific and societal issues.

  3. Advance Knowledge with Societal Relevance
    To prioritize research with clear implications for policy formulation, social development, environmental sustainability, public health, education, and governance.

  4. Support Methodological Rigor and Transparency
    To encourage clear research design, reproducibility, ethical compliance, and responsible data reporting across all published manuscripts.

  5. Provide an Inclusive Global Platform
    To offer equitable publication opportunities for researchers from diverse geographic regions, institutions, and academic traditions, including early-career scholars.

  6. Strengthen Academic Dialogue and Collaboration
    To foster constructive scholarly exchange among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across life sciences, social sciences, and allied disciplines.

  7. Contribute to Solutions for Global Challenges
    To disseminate research that informs evidence-based solutions to pressing global and regional issues such as climate change, health disparities, social inequality, education reform, and sustainable development.