Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences
The Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences (HKJSS) (ISSN:1021-3619) is a double-blind peer-reviewed, open access research journal. HKJSS aims to publish interdisciplinary research with a primary focus on original research or reviews in various disciplines of humanities and social sciences.
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The editorial board of the HKJSS includes 25 members and is chaired by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Luo Jinyi.
Frequency of publication: Four issues per year beginning in 2020
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