About the Journal

Synergy in Social Sciences and Humanities (Synergy SSH) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal and platform for thoughtful, interdisciplinary research that explores the richness of human life, society, and culture.
The journal welcomes studies in identity, governance, history, philosophy, language, literature, economics, and education, while also embracing scholarship that bridges the humanities and social sciences with fields like technology, medicine, and the environment.
With a strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity, Synergy SSH respects religious and cultural values, encourages diverse perspectives and promotes dialogue across traditions. The journal is not a political or non-academic platform, but a dedicated forum for rigorous, balanced, and impactful scholarship that aims to make a meaningful contribution to society.

Scope

Cultural and Historical Studies

• Comparative cultures and intercultural dialogues
• Identity, memory, and heritage studies
• Critical historical inquiry and historiography
• Language, literature, and semiotics in societal transformation

Social Systems and Institutions

• Education, law, and governance
• Inequality, migration, and social inclusion
• Power, politics, and social justice
• Institutions, social norms, and civic engagement

Human Development and Psychology

• Well-being, cognition, and behaviour
• Social psychology and cultural identity
• Lifespan development and societal change
• Mental health, trauma, and resilience

Digital Humanities and Technological Transformation

• Artificial intelligence and ethics
• Digital cultures and media studies
• Humanities in the age of data and algorithms
• Technological mediation of human interaction and knowledge

Interdisciplinary and Global Perspectives

• Peace and conflict studies
• Environmental humanities and sustainability
• Gender, race, and intersectionality
• Indigenous knowledge systems and decolonial approaches

Journal Salient Features

• Promotes cross-disciplinary dialogue between the social sciences and humanities
• Explores pressing societal and cultural issues through diverse lenses
• Encourages context-specific research with global implications
• Welcomes both theoretical reflections and applied contributions
• Prioritizes global diversity, equity, and underrepresented voices
• Decolonizing knowledge: Global Perspectives on power and identity
• Digital cultures and the future of the humanities
• Climate, culture, and the human condition

Target Audience

• Social scientists, anthropologists, historians, and political theorists
• Scholars in literature, linguistics, philosophy, and ethics
• Policymakers and practitioners in cultural and social development
• Educators and experts in global studies, gender studies, and intercultural communication
• Graduate students and early-career researchers exploring interdisciplinary approaches

 Article Types

• Research Articles: Theoretical and empirical studies across humanities and social sciences
• Review Articles: Thematic and integrative literature reviews
• Case Studies: Focused analyses of social phenomena, policies, or community initiatives
• Essays and Theoretical Perspectives: Philosophical reflections, conceptual debates, or critiques
• Voices & Dialogues: Interviews, opinion pieces, or collaborative commentaries from diverse academic or societal actors

Publication Frequency

Synergy operates on an annual volume model, publishing articles online continuously upon acceptance. At the end of each calendar year, these articles are assembled into that year’s volume. Synergy MM will commence publication starting with Volume 2025.

Article Preparation

Please see the Author Guidelines to help ensure submissions align with the journal’s requirements. Accepted manuscripts will receive professional editorial review, formatting, and typesetting prior to publication.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Synergy Publishers will waive all publication fees for accepted articles until December 31, 2026. During this period, every accepted article will be published Open Access at no costs to authors.

Open Access Policy

Synergy Publishers is committed to the principles of open access. All published articles are freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license. This ensures that published research can be shared, reused, and built upon without restriction, thus, maximizing the visibility and impact of the published work. For more information, please refer to our Open Access Policy.

Peer Review

Synergy journals maintain a single-blind peer review process, where reviewers remain anonymous, but authors’ identities are disclosed. This approach ensures impartiality while safeguarding the integrity, clarity, and originality of accepted manuscripts. Further details are available in our Editorial Policy and Peer Review Policy.

Editorial Process

All submissions undergo a structured editorial workflow designed to guarantee fairness, transparency, and quality. Authors are encouraged to review  the journal’s editorial process before submission to understand how manuscripts are screened, reviewed, and advanced to publication. Further details are available in our Editorial Policy.

 Plagiarism Screening

At Synergy, originality is non-negotiable. All submissions are screened using iThenticate via Crossref Similarity Check. While the software identifies potential overlaps, final evaluation is always conducted manually by the editorial team to distinguish acceptable similarity from unethical duplication. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on similarity reports before the review process proceeds.

Publication Ethics

Synergy upholds the highest standards of publishing integrity. Guided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) principles, we maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical authorship practices. Editors are trained to enforce these standards consistently, ensuring that all published work is original, accurate, and ethically sound. For more details, please see our Publication Ethics Policy.

Digital Archive

Synergy is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of scholarly research. All Synergy journals are archived in Portico, which provides secure and permanent digital archiving for scholarly publications.

Advertising Policy

Synergy journals currently do not host or promote commercial advertising. This policy protects editorial independence and scientific neutrality.

Direct Marketing

Synergy promotes its journals through academic engagement rather than commercial advertising. Awareness campaigns include distributing journal information through the website, brochures, and targeted invitations to conference speakers, workshop presenters, and seminar participants whose work aligns with the journal’s scope.