About the Journal

Exploration of Humanities and Social Research is an international open-access scholarly journal that focuses on the latest developments in the humanities and social sciences. The journal is dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge research from around the world and fostering diverse intellectual exchange and academic innovation. Its scope spans philosophy, history, literature, education, politics, economics, cultural studies, art studies, sociology, psychology, and related fields, balancing theoretical inquiry with practical application to serve researchers, educators, and policy makers worldwide and to advance disciplinary development and social progress.

This is a peer-reviewed academic publication committed to rigorous scholarly standards and an international perspective. We welcome submissions of original research with strong academic and applied value. All manuscripts must follow accepted academic ethics; plagiarism is strictly prohibited and authors bear full responsibility for their work. As a monthly journal, we provide an efficient review and production process to deliver timely, professional feedback. Rapid publication helps authors share their findings promptly and enhances academic impact while giving readers swift access to frontier information.

Submission Language

Manuscripts are published in English. For authors writing in other languages, professional translation and editing services can be applied to ensure the work meets scholarly publishing standards. Contact the Editorial Office: editor@lkpress.com.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Published by Lumina Knowledge Press Limited (Hong Kong), the journal is fully open access, and all published articles are freely available for download and reading without cost to readers. To maintain high-quality content and long-term accessibility, an article processing charge (APC) is applied to manuscripts that pass peer review and are accepted for publication. This fee supports:

  • Rigorous peer review
  • Professional editing and typesetting
  • Online hosting and database indexing
  • Permanent archiving and digital preservation

APC Rate: HKD 3299 per article (may vary slightly by word count)

To encourage the dissemination of outstanding research, we offer partial discounts in select cases. Manuscripts of exceptional originality or social impact, or those recommended or specially invited by the editorial board, may qualify for reduced fees. Specific discounts are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Authors may withdraw a submission before peer review begins at no cost. Once the manuscript has entered peer review or production, 30%–100% of the APC may be charged to cover incurred editorial expenses. After formal publication, no refunds are provided. Retractions will be considered only for compelling academic reasons—such as serious research misconduct or data errors—and will require a publicly posted retraction notice.

Copyright and Open-Access Statement

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing anyone to copy, distribute, display, and adapt the work in any medium, including for commercial purposes, provided proper credit is given to the original author and source. The CC BY license is the most widely used in international open-access publishing, maximizing visibility and citation while promoting global scholarly exchange and knowledge sharing. Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication in open-access form.