About CSI

The Crossroads of Social Inquiry journal provides a platform for researchers, academics and professionals in the areas of Education, Social Sciences and Mass Communication, to communicate and share knowledge in the form of high quality empirical and theoretical research papers, case studies, literature reviews and book reviews from all over the world. The journal is published digitally with the print (POD) option available for a publishing fee. The journal accepts submissions for publication of academic and research papers in the areas of Education, Social Sciences and Mass Communication, and closely related areas.

ISSN: 3007-5483

Publication areas

Education

Curriculum Development, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Special Needs Education, Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, Higher Education, Educational Policy, Multicultural Education, Early Childhood Education, Distance Learning, STEM Education, Language Education, Environmental Education, Arts Education, Physical Education, Comparative Education, Vocational and Technical Education, Educational Assessment and Evaluation.

Social Sciences

Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Human Geography, Social Work, Criminology, Communication Studies, History, International Relations, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Social Psychology, Urban Studies, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Development Studies.

Mass Communication

Media Studies, Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Broadcasting, Social Media, Media Ethics, Media Law, Media Economics, Political Communication, Health Communication, Intercultural Communication, Visual Communication, Digital Media, Media Psychology, Crisis Communication, Media History, Communication Theory, Mass Communication Research, Media Literacy.

Editorial Board

  • Dr. Anne Cullen, Griffith University, Australia
  • Dr. Areej Ahmed, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
  • Dr. Avneesh Kumar, Manipal University Jaipur, India
  • Dr. Divya Chandrasenan, University of Kerala, India
  • Dr. Ghada Seif Thabit, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
  • Dr. Ghanem Al Bustami, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
  • Dr. Hunida Ahmadoun, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
  • Dr. Indranil Bose, Adamas University, India
  • Dr. Kaone Bakokonyane, The Institute of Development Management, Botswana
  • Dr. Kashif Hasan khan, Ala-Too International university, Kyrgyzstan
  • Dr. Manjola Zacellari, Aleksander Moisiu University of Durres, Albania
  • Dr. Mohamed Ahmed, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
  • Dr. Mohammedwesam Amer, Hans-Bredow-Institut, Germany
  • Dr. Mohd Imran, Woxsen University, India
  • Dr. Nadim Khouri, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
  • Dr. Rashid Minas, University of Sialkot, Pakistan
  • Dr. Ritu Pareek, Birla Institute of Technology, India
  • Dr. Sana'a Al Reiahy, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
  • Dr. Shad Ahmad Khan, University of Buraimi, Oman
  • Dr. Sharon Weller, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
  • Dr. Sreethi Nair, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
  • Dr. Sura Qiqieh, Al Ain University, UAE
  • Dr. Syed Naeem Ahmed, Royal Commission Colleges & Institutes, KSA
  • Dr. Vandana Savara, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, UAE 
  • Dr. Viola Gjylbegaj, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
  • Dr. Zahoor-ul-Haq, Bacha Khan University, Pakistan
  • Dr. Zain Mohammad Sulaiman, Integral University, India
  • Dr. Zubaida Shebani, Sultan Qaboos University 

CSI: a College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences initiative

 



Dr Sreethi Nair

College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences Dean


Welcome to the Crossroads of Social Inquiry journal, a new scholarly beacon under the College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences. As we launch this journal, we are proud to support a dynamic forum for intellectual exchange and development in the fields of Education, Social Sciences, and Mass Communication. This journal not only enhances our university's academic landscape but also significantly contributes to global academic conversations. Through promoting rigorous research and diverse academic discourse, we are committed to advancing knowledge and nurturing innovative solutions for complex societal challenges. We eagerly anticipate the scholarly impact and progress that your contributions will bring to our academic community.



Dr Constantine Andoniou

CSI Editor-in-Chief


Welcome to a long-anticipated academic journal, where every page you turn fills the air with the promise of new discoveries and novel understandings. Here, we bring together passionate researchers, educators, and communicators from across the globe to share insights that spark conversations and inspire change. Whether you’re exploring the intricacies of mass communication, investigating into the depths of social sciences, or reshaping the landscape of education, your work is vital. Our digital and print platforms ensure your research not only reaches but resonates with a diverse audience. Join us as we form paths through knowledge and together illuminate the complexities of our world.

Call for Papers

The Crossroads of Social Inquiry journal is inviting submissions for manuscripts for publication in the April 2025 issue.Academic papers should follow the submission guidelines and should be in one of the areas of Education, Social Sciences or Mass Communication. Interdisciplinary papers are especially welcomed.


Submission Deadline: OPEN | Review Duration: 3-4 weeks
Publication Fee: Free


Email your manuscript to: csi@adu.ac.ae

 

Submission Guidelines

The manuscript language is English. The length of the manuscript should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words including graphs, figures and references. Manuscripts should be single-spaced typed (including footnotes and references). Please use Microsoft Word standard Letter size (8.5 x 11 inches), font Segoe UI, size 11 and follow the template below.

Review Process

CSI will accept and consider manuscripts for publication only after a peer review by the Editorial Board (EB) comprising of academics and experts in the fields of Education, Social Sciences, Mass Communication and related areas. Once reviewed the manuscript may be accepted for publication, accepted with minor changes, or accepted after significant revision and consequent review, or rejected. Manuscripts which do not comply with the submission guidelines below will be rejected and returned to the author/s. Material which has been previously copyrighted, published, or accepted for publication will not be considered for publication in CSI. Plagiarism percentage should be less than 15% and AIgiarism 0%. In addition, submissions that are evidently using vocabulary and writing style generated by AI systems will not be accepted and future submissions by the same author/s will be banned from future submissions to CSI.

Archives

 

Volume 1 Issue 1

January 2025

Volume 1 Issue 3

September 2025

Volume 2 Issue 1

January 2026

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