Gold OA
Scholarly Open: Social Sciences
A Gold Open Access journal committed to FAIR social science research, inclusive scholarship, and evidence-based policy impact.
4-8 weeks
Average Review Time
~30%
Acceptance Rate
Gold OA
Publishing Model
CC BY 4.0
License
About the Journal
Research exploring social systems, policy, behavior, and societal change through rigorous interdisciplinary scholarship.
Scholarly Open publishes highly relevant and FAIR-aligned research across our journals. We focus on transparent processes, rapid dissemination, and strong author support.
Scope & Coverage
- •Social policy and governance
- •Migration and mobility
- •Digital society and inequality
- •Environmental justice
- •Health and social care systems
- •Economic behavior and labor markets
- •Education and learning
- •Civic participation and democracy
Policy Relevance
Research with direct implications for public policy and social innovation.
Global Perspectives
Comparative studies from communities around the world.
Fair and Open Research
FAIR-friendly publication standards that support reuse and transparency.