About Us
Who We Are
Berkeley Journal of Social Sciences is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the social sciences and humanities. We provide a platform where scholars, researchers, and practitioners can share original work and contribute to meaningful scholarly conversation.
Our Mission
Our mission is to give readers access to the best research in the social sciences and humanities, and to create a forum where scholars and academics can collaborate to advance research in specific areas of the field.
We believe good research grows through dialogue. By bringing together voices from different institutions, regions, and disciplines, we aim to support work that is rigorous, original, and relevant to the communities it studies.
What We Publish
The journal is broad in scope and welcomes articles that cover:
- Theoretical perspectives and frameworks
- Empirical studies and data-driven research
- Analytical investigations of social issues
- Normative discussions of values, policy, and practice
We publish only original, results-oriented research addressing a wide range of issues facing communities.
Our Commitment to Quality
Every manuscript submitted to the journal undergoes a double-blind peer-review process. Reviewers do not know the identity of authors, and authors do not know the identity of reviewers. This helps ensure that each article is evaluated fairly, on its scholarly merit alone.
Our Editorial Team
The journal is guided by an Editor-in-Chief, an Associate Editor, and an international Editorial Advisory Board of scholars from universities across the United States, the United Kingdom, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Their expertise helps maintain the standards and direction of the journal.
Who We Welcome
We invite submissions from academics, researchers, and practitioners working in any area of the social sciences and humanities, whether you are an established scholar or an early-career researcher.
Join Us
Whether you want to submit your research, serve as a reviewer, or simply read the work we publish, we would like to hear from you.