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Humanitas Horizon: Advancing Research in Humanities & Social Thought

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About Humanitas Horizon

Advancing Research in Humanities & Social Thought

Launched in 2026, Humanitas Horizon is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal focused on critical inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue in the humanities.

Our mission is to promote critical scholarship, intercultural dialogue, and innovative methodologies in humanistic research.

Key Facts

  • Frequency: Quarterly (January, April, July, October)
  • Open Access: Yes — CC BY-NC 4.0 License
  • Indexing (Planned): Scopus, Web of Science (AHCI/SSCI), DOAJ, Google Scholar
  • APC: USD 300 (Waivers available for LMIC authors)

Aims and Scope

Humanitas Horizon publishes original and interdisciplinary research in:

  • Philosophy and Ethics
  • Cultural and Media Studies
  • History and Historiography
  • Linguistics and Discourse Analysis
  • Literature and Comparative Studies
  • Sociology and Social Theory
  • Political Philosophy and Governance
  • Anthropology and Cultural Identity
  • Gender Studies and Postcolonial Studies
  • Digital Humanities

We welcome:

  • Original research articles
  • Theoretical essays
  • Critical reviews
  • Book reviews
  • Case studies in social research
  • Interdisciplinary dialogues

All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review.

Open Access Policy

All articles are published under Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0. Non-commercial reuse permitted with proper attribution.

Article Processing Charge (APC) Policy

Humanitas Horizon is fully open access. APC: USD 300

  • 100% waiver for authors from low-income countries
  • Up to 50% for early-career or unfunded researchers
  • No APC for invited editorials

APC decisions do not influence editorial evaluation.

Peer Review Policy

Humanitas Horizon uses a double-blind peer review system.

  • Initial editorial screening (5–7 days)
  • Minimum two independent reviewers
  • Criteria: originality, theoretical rigor, clarity, contribution to field
  • First decision: 4–6 weeks

Reviewers must disclose conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality.

Publication Ethics Policy

Guided by COPE, ICMJE principles (for social/empirical research), and international standards for academic integrity.

  • No ghost or gift authorship
  • Mandatory conflict disclosure
  • Plagiarism screening
  • Retraction policy following COPE flowcharts
  • AI tools must be disclosed (AI cannot be listed as author)

Data Availability Policy

For empirical social research: a data availability statement is required, public repositories are encouraged, and sensitive data must be anonymized.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are independent of APC payments, sponsors, and institutional affiliations. The Editor-in-Chief holds final decision authority.

Appeals & Complaints Policy

Authors may submit appeals to the Editor-in-Chief. Appeals are reviewed by an independent senior editor. Decisions are final.

Corrections & Retractions

  • Minor errors → Erratum
  • Major concerns → Retraction or Expression of Concern
  • Handled according to COPE standards

Advertising Policy

  • Advertising does not influence editorial decisions
  • Sponsored content clearly labeled
  • No political or unethical promotional material

Privacy & Data Handling

  • Author and reviewer data used only for editorial purposes
  • GDPR-compliant handling
  • No third-party data sharing except indexing services