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Berliner Journal für Soziologie (“Berlin Journal of Sociology”), edited by the Institute of Sociology at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Institute of Social Sciences at the Humboldt University Berlin, publishes double-blind peer-reviewed articles on classical and modern theoretical approaches, essays on current problem areas of sociological discourse, and research notes presenting new empirical findings. Focussed issues and review essays reflect innovative developments within the German and international social sciences and inform about the state of research in central areas of sociology. The journal was founded in 1991 on the initiative of the East German Society of Sociology. It views itself as a general sociological journal that publishes contributions from all research and subject areas of sociology. From the very beginning, the programmatic aim has been to provide a forum for the discussion and further development of sociological problems in the light of contemporary theoretical and social developments. Two major topics have been at the journal's core and will continue to shape its contents in the future: Transformation and Culture. The journal deals with the socio-ecological upheaval that modern societies are undergoing. Globalisation, changes in working society and lifestyles, digitalisation, social conflicts up to new wars, new challenges for democracy, populism and nationalism as well as gender relations are important topics of a renewed Great Transformation. Cultural sociology and comparative cultural research deal with developments in these fields in a special way. The BJS therefore continues to devote its attention to such perspectives.

The American Sociologist publishes papers, comments, and other writings on topics of professional and disciplinary concern to sociologists. The editors seem papers that examine the intellectual, practical, and ethical issues that affect the work, careers, and perspectives of sociologists. In addition, the editors especially encourage research and reporting on the ways in which sociological knowledge and skill relate to issues of broad public concern, past, present, and future. Topics might include: the uses of sociology in academic and nonacademic settings; the training, placement, and career paths of sociologist; structural and ideological dimensions that affect the development of new perspectives in the discipline; the ethics of research, teaching, and practice; the application of sociological knowledge and methods in practical problems, the historical and interdisciplinary roots of sociological knowledge; and the contribution of sociologists to professional and public issues.

Latino Studies has established itself as the leading, international peer-reviewed journal for advancing interdisciplinary scholarship about the lived experience and struggles of Latinas and Latinos for equality, representation, and social justice. Sustaining the tradition of activist scholarship of the founders of Chicana and Chicano Studies and Puerto Rican Studies, the journal critically engages the study of the local, national, transnational, and hemispheric realities that continue to influence the Latina and Latino presence in the United States. It is committed to developing a new transnational research agenda that bridges the academic and non-academic worlds and fosters mutual learning and collaboration among all the Latino national groups. Latino Studies provides an intellectual forum for innovative explorations and theorization. We welcome submissions of original research articles of up to 8,000 words, from scholars and practitioners in the national and international research communities. In addition to scholarly articles, we also invite other type of submissions. Vivencias or 'reports from the field' are short personal essays between 2000-3000 words that describe and analyze significant local issues, struggles and debates affecting the lives of Latinas/os in different regions of the country. We also welcome interviews with Latinas/os who are contributing in their local communities or nationwide (e.g. authors, artists, community activists, union leaders, etc.). Our aim in publishing the 'reports' is to inform readers about events that are sometimes over-looked by the national and regional media.The Reflexiones Pedagógicas section includes short essays between 2000-3000 words that address issues of pedagogy and curriculum. This section contributes toward the development and institutionalization of our field in the academy. Páginas Recuperadas are short essays between 2000-3000 words that seek to recover archival documents. These essays make visible, historically significant achievements by individuals, and pivotal events in the experience of Latinas/os in the United States. El Foro is an occasional section that provides a space for essays of approximately 6000 words, addressing current events, in an effort to further engage our readers in a dialogue on the pressing issues affecting Latina/o communities today.Book and media reviews are devoted to scholarship/media on the experience of Latinas/os in the United States. Reviews are no more than 1000 words.