Focus and Scope

The Rubrics Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing innovative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. We welcome theoretically grounded and methodologically rigorous contributions that explore pressing societal, cultural, and political questions across the humanities and social sciences. By fostering dialogue between diverse fields, the journal aims to illuminate complex global and local phenomena through multifaceted lenses.

Core Disciplinary Areas

  1. Anthropology & Cross-Cultural Studies
  • Examines cultural practices, identity formation, and societal transformations in a globalized world.
  • Encourages ethnographic, comparative, and theoretical studies on migration, ritual, postcoloniality, and indigenous epistemologies.
  1. Communication, Media & Digital Studies
  • Investigates the evolving landscapes of media, technology, and public discourse.
  • Welcomes research on digital cultures, political communication, media ethics, and the socio-cultural impact of emerging technologies.
  1. Governance, Political Science & International Relations
  • Engages with power, policy, and transnational dynamics in historical and contemporary contexts.
  • Invites analyses of democracy, conflict resolution, global governance, and the interplay between state and non-state actors.
  1. Demography & Population Studies
  • Explores migration, urbanization, fertility, and demographic shifts in relation to development and policy.
  • Seeks interdisciplinary work linking population trends to health, economics, and environmental sustainability.
  1. Education & Pedagogy
  • Addresses curricular innovations, equity in education, and the sociopolitical dimensions of learning.
  • Encourages submissions on language education, critical pedagogy, and the role of technology in reshaping educational access.
  1. Ethics, Philosophy & Critical Theory
  • Interrogates moral philosophy, justice, and the ethical challenges of modernity.
  • Welcomes contributions on decolonial thought, bioethics, environmental philosophy, and critiques of power.
  1. History & Historiography
  • Bridges temporal and geographical divides to rethink historical narratives and methodologies.
  • Prioritizes work on memory studies, public history, and the intersections of history with postcolonial and cultural theory.
  1. Information Science & Knowledge Systems
  • Analyzes the politics of information, digital archives, and the evolving role of libraries.
  • Open to studies on AI and data ethics, misinformation, and the democratization of knowledge.
  1. Law, Justice & Human Rights
  • Investigates legal systems, rights discourses, and the gaps between policy and practice.
  • Encourages socio-legal research on gender, migration, transitional justice, and comparative constitutionalism.
  1. Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
  • Examines cognition, social behavior, and mental health in diverse cultural settings.
  • Seeks studies on trauma, collective psychology, and the interplay between technology and human behavior.
  1. Sociology & Social Transformations
  • Critiques structures of inequality, globalization, and emergent social movements.
  • Welcomes work on gender, urban studies, labor, and the sociology of technology.
  1. Literature, Linguistics & Cultural Studies
  • Explores textual, linguistic, and aesthetic dimensions of literary and cultural production.
  • Encourages postcolonial, feminist, and interdisciplinary readings of texts, alongside studies in narrative theory and world literature.

Interdisciplinary Emphasis

The journal particularly values contributions that:

  • Challenge disciplinary silos through innovative theoretical or methodological frameworks.
  • Address underrepresented regions, communities, or epistemologies.
  • Engage with urgent global debates (e.g., climate change, digital futures, decolonization).

We invite scholars, early-career researchers, and practitioners to submit original articles, critical reviews, and thematic commentaries that align with this expansive vision.