About the Journal
Dialogues in Humanities and Social Sciences (DHSS), ISSN (Online): 3078-8846 and ISSN (Print): 3078-8838, is a scholarly, interdisciplinary, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the International Centre for Sustainable Development and Research (SMC-Private) Limited (CUI No. 0266199).
The journal is dedicated to promoting high-quality research and critical academic dialogue across the broad domains of humanities and social sciences. DHSS seeks to provide a vibrant intellectual platform for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to engage with contemporary debates, exchange ideas, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge on social, cultural, political, legal, economic, historical, and human issues at local, regional, and global levels.
DHSS encourages interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges traditional academic boundaries and fosters meaningful dialogue among researchers in fields such as sociology, anthropology, criminology, social work, law, political science, economics, psychology, education, media and communication studies, history, cultural studies, development studies, and related disciplines. The journal particularly welcomes original and innovative contributions that deepen understanding of society, institutions, human behaviour, culture, justice, and social transformation.
Mission
The mission of Dialogues in Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster intellectual engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rigorous scholarship across the fields of humanities and social sciences. The journal is committed to advancing research that addresses complex social, cultural, economic, political, and legal challenges, and to promoting inclusive, equitable, and sustainable solutions through critical inquiry and scholarly dialogue. DHSS aims to support the production and dissemination of knowledge that informs policy, enriches academic understanding, and contributes to the well-being of communities nationally and internationally.
Aim and Scope
The primary aim of Dialogues in Humanities and Social Sciences (DHSS) is to cultivate original, critical, and interdisciplinary scholarship on issues relevant to humanities and social sciences. The journal seeks to serve as a platform for debate, knowledge creation, and scholarly exchange by publishing research that reflects current academic discussions while also encouraging new and emerging perspectives.
DHSS welcomes original research articles, review articles, theoretical papers, and analytical studies from a broad range of disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Criminology
- Social Work
- Law and Legal Studies
- Political Science and International Relations
- Economics and Development Studies
- Psychology
- Education
- Media and Communication Studies
- History
- Cultural and Area Studies
- Gender Studies
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Public Policy and Governance
The journal is particularly interested in research that crosses disciplinary boundaries, engages with contemporary theoretical and empirical debates, and addresses issues such as inequality, governance, justice, human rights, peacebuilding, environmental sustainability, development, migration, identity, culture, and social change. DHSS seeks to publish scholarship that not only contributes to academic knowledge but also offers insights relevant to policymakers, practitioners, educators, and wider communities.
Audience
The readership of DHSS includes academics, researchers, students, practitioners, and policymakers working in the fields of humanities, social sciences, law, public policy, development, and related interdisciplinary areas. The journal is intended for readers interested in critical, empirical, and theoretical analyses of society, culture, institutions, and contemporary human concerns.
Open Access
Dialogues in Humanities and Social Sciences is an open-access journal. All articles published in the journal are freely and permanently accessible online without subscription or access charges. DHSS believes that unrestricted access to scholarly research promotes the global exchange of knowledge, enhances the visibility and impact of research, and supports wider academic and public engagement with important social and human issues.
Submissions
DHSS welcomes original submissions that advance scholarship in the humanities and social sciences. Authors are encouraged to submit original research articles, review articles, and theoretical contributions that align with the journal’s aims and scope. All submissions undergo editorial screening and a double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance.
For submission guidelines, policies, and deadlines, authors should visit the journal website. Manuscripts may be submitted through the journal’s online submission system or by email at editor@dialogueshss.com & farhatullah@kust.edu.pk
