First issue, Vol. 1, No. 1 (January–June 2026), will be published in April 2026.
The Article Processing Charge (APC) is waived for submissions until 31 May 2026.
Aims and Scope
Aims
The Journal of Advanced Sociological Futures and Digital Societies (JASD) aims to provide a leading, interdisciplinary platform for advancing research at the intersection of sociology, digital transformation, and future-oriented social inquiry. The journal seeks to deepen understanding of how emerging technologies, digital infrastructures, and sociocultural changes are reshaping human societies, while promoting scholarship that anticipates future challenges and opportunities. JASFDS encourages innovative, ethical, and inclusive approaches to studying digital societies—prioritizing human-centered development, social resilience, and sustainable digital futures. The journal seeks to bridge academic research with policy-making, technological innovation, and community engagement, enabling evidence-based insights that support equitable and socially responsible digital transformation. By fostering dialogue among sociologists, futurists, technologists, policymakers, and interdisciplinary scholars, JASFDS aspires to shape global discourse on the futures of society. Ultimately, the journal aims to support forward-looking, impactful research that strengthens adaptive, just, and thriving communities in an increasingly digitized world.
Scope
The scope of the Journal of Advanced Sociological Futures and Digital Societies (JASFDS) covers a diverse range of themes related to the evolving relationships between society, technology, and future trajectories. The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, methodological, and applied contributions in areas including, but not limited to:
- Sociology of digital societies and networked communities
- Anticipatory sociology, futures studies, and scenario-based social research
- Social implications of AI, automation, and emerging technologies
- Digital governance, policy frameworks, and regulatory systems
- Cyberculture, digital identity, and virtual/immersive communities
- Inequality, digital inclusion/exclusion, and accessibility in technology-driven environments
- Cultural variations in technology adoption, resistance, and adaptation
- Civic technology, digital democracy, and participatory platforms
- Ethical, philosophical, and sociocultural dimensions of technological change
- Interdisciplinary approaches connecting sociology with technology, media, innovation, and future studies
JASFDS invites contributions from academics, practitioners, policymakers, technologists, and interdisciplinary researchers committed to shaping the future of digital societies.
