Aims and Scope

Aims

The primary aim of the Journal of Novel Research (JNR) is to advance research methodology in the social sciences and education by publishing studies that contribute conceptual, analytical, or methodological innovations applicable across disciplines.

JNR prioritises work that strengthens how research is designed, conducted, analysed, and interpreted, rather than studies focused only on subject-specific findings. The journal encourages scholarship that refines research methods, introduces new analytical frameworks, improves measurement and validation practices, and critically examines methodological assumptions in social and educational research.

In particular, the journal aims to:

  • Promote methodological innovation and refinement, including research design, data collection, analysis, measurement, validation, and evaluation techniques.

  • Encourage conceptual and analytical contributions that enhance methodological thinking across social science and educational contexts.

  • Support quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, systematic reviews, scale development, validation studies, and methodological critiques with cross-disciplinary relevance.

  • Foster ethically grounded and transparent research practices, including responsible use and disclosure of AI-assisted tools.

  • Provide an open-access platform that enables wide dissemination of methodological knowledge, especially research relevant to Global South contexts while meeting international scholarly standards.

Scope

The Journal of Novel Research publishes original research articles, review papers, conceptual analyses, and methodological studies within the broad domains of social sciences and education. Submissions must clearly articulate their scholarly contribution and demonstrate relevance to existing literature.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Education studies, pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment
  • Sociology and social theory
  • Psychology and behavioural sciences
  • Economics and development studies
  • Political science, governance, and public policy
  • Educational technology and digital learning
  • Research methodology in social sciences and education
  • Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral social research

The journal particularly welcomes studies that apply innovative approaches to under-researched contexts, refine existing theoretical or methodological frameworks, or offer critical re-examinations of established knowledge that contribute to scholarly advancement.

Studies that are primarily descriptive or lack a clear conceptual, methodological, or analytical contribution generally fall outside the journal’s scope. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and integrity.