Journal of Social Data, Policy, and Evidence-Based Change

The Journal of Social Data, Policy, and Evidence-Based Change (JSDPEC) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed platform dedicated to advancing research that connects social data, public policy, and measurable social impact.

This journal responds to the growing demand for data-driven insights and rigorous evidence to guide policies, interventions, and reforms addressing contemporary social challenges.

Key focus areas include:

  • Big data, AI, and analytics in social research
  • Evidence-based policymaking for social justice, equity, and inclusion
  • Data ethics, privacy, and digital rights in social systems
  • Impact evaluation of social programs and reforms
  • Social indicators for tracking Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Data-informed responses to climate change, migration, urbanization, and health crises
  • Public opinion, behavioral insights, and social forecasting
  • Innovative methodologies: participatory data collection, citizen science, digital ethnography

The journal welcomes empirical studies, methodological innovations, and critical reviews from across the social sciences and humanities.