Aim and Scope

Journal of SPHERES aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for advancing scholarly research that explores the interconnected dimensions of education, philosophy, history, society, culture, economics, politics, arts, linguistics, psychology, and geography. The journal seeks to encourage critical inquiry, innovative methodologies, and knowledge exchange among scholars, researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners across diverse academic fields.

Guided by the S.P.H.E.R.E.S. framework, the journal recognizes that complex human and societal challenges require interconnected approaches rather than isolated disciplinary perspectives. Journal of SPHERES promotes research that examines relationships among ideas, institutions, communities, technologies, cultures, and environments while contributing to deeper understanding of contemporary and historical phenomena.

The journal welcomes original theoretical, empirical, and applied research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge across the following thematic areas:

Scope of the Journal

Journal of SPHERES publishes research and scholarly contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

S — Scholarly Education & EdTech

  • Educational theory, pedagogy, and learning sciences
  • Teaching methods, curriculum development, and assessment practices
  • Digital education, educational technology, and online learning
  • Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in education
  • Teacher education, educational leadership, and policy studies
  • Inclusive education, lifelong learning, and educational equity

P — Philosophy & Ethics

  • Philosophical traditions, contemporary philosophy, and critical theory
  • Logic, epistemology, ontology, and philosophy of knowledge
  • Moral philosophy, applied ethics, and social responsibility
  • Political philosophy and theories of justice
  • Comparative philosophy, belief systems, and religious thought
  • Ethical implications of science, technology, and society

H — History, Sociology & Culture

  • Ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary history
  • Social structures, institutions, and cultural transformations
  • Caste systems, tribal communities, indigenous studies, and marginalization
  • Kinship, family structures, and community studies
  • Heritage, memory, identity, and cultural practices
  • Subaltern studies and historical interpretations

E — Economics & Politics

  • Political economy and development studies
  • Poverty, inequality, livelihoods, and agrarian issues
  • Public policy, governance, and institutional studies
  • Democracy, federalism, elections, and political behavior
  • International relations, global governance, and geopolitical studies
  • Economic reforms, sustainability, and social development

R — Representation, Arts & Linguistics

  • Literature, literary criticism, and comparative literature
  • Media studies, communication, and representation analysis
  • Language studies, linguistics, and applied linguistics
  • Regional languages, dialects, and linguistic diversity
  • Visual arts, performing arts, and cultural expression
  • Identity, narratives, and representation in society

E — Empathy, Psychology & Geography

  • Social, cognitive, clinical, and organizational psychology
  • Human behavior, emotions, identity, and interpersonal relations
  • Mental health, well-being, and social psychology
  • Human geography, cultural geography, and spatial studies
  • Urbanization, migration, and population studies
  • Environmental relationships and spatial inequalities

S — Synthesis & Connections

  • Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research approaches
  • Studies connecting multiple fields of knowledge
  • Systems thinking and complex social analysis
  • Research examining relationships between policy, economy, society, culture, and human behavior
  • Transdisciplinary approaches to contemporary global challenges
  • Innovative frameworks integrating diverse academic perspectives

Research Approach

Journal of SPHERES welcomes qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, theoretical, conceptual, historical, comparative, and interdisciplinary research. The journal encourages contributions that demonstrate methodological rigor, originality, ethical research practices, and meaningful engagement with academic and societal issues.

The journal particularly values scholarship that moves beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries and creates connections between different areas of knowledge. Through its interdisciplinary approach, Journal of SPHERES seeks to promote intellectual dialogue and contribute to the development of comprehensive perspectives on human experiences, social systems, and global challenges.