About the Journal
The Journal of Social Policy, Social Change and Development welcomes articles on all dimensions of social policy, social change and development. Papers will improve and intensify the academical, phillosophical, theoretical, empirical and methodological intuitive understanging and knowledge building in the social policy, social change and development arena. The journal provides greater insight of different social policies, development models, state welfare systems and policy indicators operating globally. We welcome and invite research papers that are in scope with the journal and include those that focus on national, world regional or global social policies. State case studies on social policies, social change and development initiatives with national and international context are welcome. Articles may deal with social policy processes, sustainable development goals, policy analysis, policy evaluation, social change, social work and social policy issues as well as welfare outcomes and cover the full range of the social policy mix with sustainable development. The journal welcomes research articles from the interdisciplinary field of social policy, social change and development. The journal promotes young researchers, Ph.D scholars, and academicians to submit articles to the journal.
Current Issue
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-June
As Editor-in-Chief, it gives me great pleasure to present the June 2026 issue of the Journal of Social Policy, Social Change and Development. This issue reflects the journal's continued commitment to publishing high-quality, evidence-based scholarship that advances understanding of contemporary social policy, governance, social change, and sustainable development. The articles featured in this issue provide valuable insights into policy innovations and development challenges across diverse national and international contexts, reinforcing the importance of interdisciplinary research in addressing today's complex social issues.
This issue brings together five original contributions that examine critical dimensions of social policy and development across Zimbabwe, Vietnam, India, Thailand, and the international policy arena. Collectively, these studies explore themes of youth transitions, gender equality, educational access, evidence-based governance, entrepreneurship, and institutional reform. While grounded in different socio-political contexts, they share a common objective: identifying effective policy responses that promote social justice, inclusive development, and improved human well-being.
Published:
29-06-2026
