Journal Guide

A key feature of this journal is the mix of academic and theoretically-slanted methodological articles, articles relating to research practice in professional and service settings, and those considering the relationship between the two. It thus addresses an audience of researchers within academic and other research organizations as well as practitioner-researchers in the field.The journal provides:8226; a focus for on-going and emerging methodological debates across a range of approaches, both qualitative and quantitative, and including mixed and comparative methods, as these relate to philosophical, theoretical, ethical, political and practical issues;8226; an international medium for the publication of discussions of social research methodology and practices across a wide range of social science disciplines and substantive interests; and8226; a forum for researchers based in all sectors to consider and evaluate methods as these relate to research practice.The International Journal of Social Research Methodology welcomes single article contributions relating to methodology and methods, as well as suggestions for special issues, from both established and newer scholars.If you would be interested in providing a book review, please view the Instructions for Authors and scroll to the Book Reviews section.Peer Review Policy:Articles in this methodology journal have undergone rigorous peer review by the editors and anonymised referees. Our acceptance rate is around 35%.DisclaimerTaylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of Taylor & Francis.

Social Robotics is the study of robots that are able to interact and communicate among themselves, with humans, and with the environment, within the social and cultural structure attached to its role. The journal covers a broad spectrum of topics related to the latest technologies, new research results and developments in the area of social robotics on all levels, from developments in core enabling technologies to system integration, aesthetic design, applications and social implications. It provides a platform for like-minded researchers to present their findings and latest developments in social robotics, covering relevant advances in engineering, computing, arts and social sciences.The journal publishes original, peer reviewed articles and contributions on innovative ideas and concepts, new discoveries and improvements, as well as novel applications, by leading researchers and developers regarding the latest fundamental advances in the core technologies that form the backbone of social robotics, distinguished developmental projects in the area, as well as seminal works in aesthetic design, ethics and philosophy, studies on social impact and influence, pertaining to social robotics.The journal aims to provide an overview of the current state of the social robotics scene, how the field and related technologies are set to evolve in the future, and their impact on society at large. It also provides researchers in diverse fields - from engineering, to the social sciences - and developers in the area a consolidated volume which details the latest developments and act as an international forum for all issues within the editorial focus. Topics of interest for the scientific papers and letters include but are not limited to:·         Affective and cognitive sciences for socially interactive robots·         Human-robot interaction and robot-robot interaction·         Compliance, safety and, compatibility in the design of social robots ''living'' with humans·         Learning, adaptation and evolution of intelligence·         Roboethics in human society·         Social acceptance and impact of robots in the society·         Design philosophies and socially appealing design methodologies·         Socially assistive robotics·         Biomechatronics, neuro-robotics, and biomedical robotics·         Context awareness, expectation and intention understanding·         Human factors and ergonomics in human-robot interactions·         Interaction and collaboration between robots, humans and environments·         Intelligent control and artificial intelligence for social robotics·         Interactive robotic arts·         Knowledge representation, information acquisition, and decision making·         Models of human and animal social behavior as applied to robots·         Multimodal sensor fusion and communication·         Edutainment robotics·         Robotics applications in healthcare and aged care·         Perception and modeling of humans and their behavior·         Socially-aware robot navigation, task and motion planning

The International Journal of Social Welfare publishes original articles in English on social welfare and social work. Its interdisciplinary approach and comparative perspective promote examination of the most pressing social welfare issues of the day by researchers from the various branches of the applied social sciences. The journal seeks to disseminate knowledge and to encourage debate about these issues and their regional and global implications. The International Journal of Social Welfare will cover and initiate crucial theoretical and methodological debates of importance for the future of social welfare practice and research.

The International Journal of Sociology publishes research on issues central to cross-national and comparative scholarship in sociology. It has a long tradition of publishing thematic issues on topics of interest to a wide sociological audience. Published works are theoretically refined and empirically complex, and embody a global perspective essential for sociological scholarship. The core audience of the journal is sociologists, although it also engages scholars in related fields like area studies, history, and political science. In this way, it has broad appeal to those interested in cross-national and comparative social and political research.

IJSSP provides a global, interdisciplinary forum for research and debate in sociology and social policy focussing on topics related to economic and management issues (corporate social responsibility, business ethics, work organization and entrepreneurship).