International Journal of Social Trends

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, and methodological soundness.

Every article published in International Journal of Social Trends is freely available to read, download, and cite from the moment of publication, with no subscription or paywall for readers.

International Journal of Social Trends publishes on an ongoing basis, with articles made available online as they complete review.

International Journal of Social Trends maintains a strict, zero-tolerance plagiarism policy. Every submission is screened through similarity-detection software before entering peer review, and confirmed cases of plagiarism — including self-plagiarism and improper citation — result in immediate rejection or retraction, regardless of the stage of the review process.