Aim and Scope

Journal of SPHERES aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for advancing high-quality scholarly research across education, teacher education, philosophy, ethics, history, sociology, culture, economics, commerce, business management, political science, public administration, media studies, arts, Hindi, Urdu, English, linguistics, psychology, geography, and related disciplines. The journal seeks to foster critical inquiry, innovative methodologies, and meaningful knowledge exchange among researchers, educators, scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and professionals from diverse academic communities.

Guided by the S.P.H.E.R.E.S. framework, the journal recognizes that contemporary societal and global challenges require integrated and interdisciplinary approaches rather than isolated disciplinary perspectives. Journal of SPHERES promotes research that explores the relationships among education, knowledge systems, institutions, economies, governance, languages, cultures, technologies, environments, and human experiences, contributing to a deeper understanding of historical developments, contemporary issues, and future directions.

The journal welcomes original theoretical, empirical, methodological, and applied research that advances 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 & Teacher Education

  • Educational theory, philosophy, and learning sciences
  • Teaching methods, pedagogy, curriculum development, and assessment
  • Teacher education, professional development, and educational leadership
  • Educational administration, policy studies, governance, and quality assurance
  • Digital education, educational technology (EdTech), e-learning, blended learning, and online learning
  • Artificial intelligence, learning analytics, and emerging technologies in education
  • Inclusive education, special education, lifelong learning, vocational education, and educational equity

P — Philosophy & Ethics

  • Classical, modern, and contemporary philosophy
  • Logic, epistemology, ontology, and philosophy of knowledge
  • Moral philosophy, applied ethics, and professional ethics
  • Political philosophy, justice, human rights, and social responsibility
  • Comparative philosophy, religious thought, and belief systems
  • Ethics of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and society
  • Critical theory and interdisciplinary philosophical inquiry

H — History, Sociology & Culture

  • Ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary history
  • Social institutions, communities, and cultural transformations
  • Sociology of education, religion, family, gender, and identity
  • Caste, tribal communities, indigenous studies, and marginalized groups
  • Heritage, archaeology, museums, memory, and historical preservation
  • Cultural studies, traditions, folklore, and intercultural interactions
  • Historical interpretation, historiography, and subaltern studies

E — Economics, Commerce, Business Management & Political Science

  • Microeconomics, macroeconomics, and development economics
  • Political economy and sustainable development
  • Commerce, accounting, taxation, auditing, banking, and finance
  • Business management, organizational behavior, human resource management, and strategic management
  • Marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, international business, and supply chain management
  • Corporate governance, business ethics, and corporate social responsibility
  • Public administration, governance, and public policy
  • Political science, democracy, elections, comparative politics, and political behavior
  • International relations, diplomacy, global governance, and geopolitical studies
  • Economic reforms, financial inclusion, rural development, and social welfare

R — Representation, Arts, Media, Hindi, Urdu & Linguistics

  • English, Hindi, Urdu, comparative literature, and literary criticism
  • Language teaching, language education, and multilingual education
  • Linguistics, applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics
  • Translation studies, interpretation, and language policy
  • Media studies, journalism, communication, and digital media
  • Film, theatre, visual arts, performing arts, and cultural representation
  • Literary theory, discourse analysis, narratives, and identity studies
  • Regional languages, dialects, and linguistic diversity

E — Empathy, Psychology & Geography

  • Cognitive, social, educational, organizational, and clinical psychology
  • Human behavior, personality, emotions, motivation, and well-being
  • Mental health, counselling, psychotherapy, and community psychology
  • Human development, family studies, and interpersonal relationships
  • Human, cultural, political, and economic geography
  • Urbanization, migration, demography, and regional development
  • Environmental geography, climate, sustainability, and spatial analysis
  • Geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial research

S — Synthesis & Interdisciplinary Connections

  • Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research
  • Transdisciplinary approaches to contemporary global challenges
  • Systems thinking and integrated policy analysis
  • Studies connecting education, society, economy, governance, culture, technology, and environment
  • Knowledge integration across humanities, social sciences, education, commerce, and management
  • Innovative theoretical frameworks and interdisciplinary methodologies
  • Sustainable development and interdisciplinary solutions for societal advancement

Research Approach

Journal of SPHERES welcomes original research employing qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, theoretical, conceptual, historical, comparative, experimental, case study, policy analysis, action research, bibliometric, scientometric, systematic review, scoping review, integrative review, narrative review, and interdisciplinary research designs. The journal encourages submissions demonstrating methodological rigor, originality, ethical research practices, and meaningful contributions to academic scholarship and professional practice.

The journal particularly values research that bridges disciplinary boundaries and fosters dialogue among education, humanities, social sciences, commerce, management, language studies, psychology, geography, media, and public policy. Through its interdisciplinary perspective, Journal of SPHERES seeks to promote intellectual collaboration, evidence-based scholarship, and innovative solutions that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society at local, national, and global levels.