SOCIOS is an open peer review platform for preprints in all areas of the Social Sciences. We emphasize collaboration and transparency to streamline the academic publication process. As part of this, we publish early versions of research outputs for open scientific discussion among peers. All content is permanently available, citable, and open to peer feedback, enabling continuous development and ongoing scientific progress of research findings.

 

 

 

WHY SOCIOS

 

 

Early Open Access 

SOCIOS allows researchers to swiftly and openly share their findings, enabling timely access, review, and revision, while preserving the option for formal journal publication later.

Enriched Publications

The complete peer review process is published alongside an article, providing valuable context and enhancing the research's impact and understanding.

Peer Networking

SOCIOS fosters global peer collaboration, extending networks beyond review, and opening doors for future opportunities.

Full Credit

All content - including review reports - is registered with a DOI, ensuring that authors and reviewers retain copyright and receive credit for their work while allowing anyone to read, reuse, and cite their work.

Portable Reviews

SOCIOS supports portable reviews, enabling integration with other platforms, expediting research dissemination, reducing duplication, and enhancing publishing efficiency.

Fee- and Cost-free

SOCIOS promotes inclusivity and diversity by offering diamond open access and free publishing, ensuring all researchers can contribute and benefit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW IT WORKS 

 

Article Review

 

 

 

             

 

Submission

  

 

Publication

  

 

Open Peer Review

  

 

Revision & Re-Review

Submission is via ORCID ID. Every submission undergoes an initial screening to ensure it meets our content guidelines.

  

Each article is instantly available in Open Access and can be cited via DOI. 

  

Peer review begins once an article is publicly available.
Peer review reports are published alongside the article, with all identities visible.

  

Authors are encouraged to submit revised versions of their articles. Reviewers are invited to re-review the updated manuscript. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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