Information For Readers
Welcome to Digital Humanities & Social Computing (DHSC), the premier international open access journal for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of humanities, social sciences, and computational technologies.
About DHSC
Digital Humanities & Social Computing is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing innovative research that applies computational methods to humanities and social science problems. We publish original research articles, review papers, case studies, and methodological contributions that bridge traditional scholarship with cutting-edge digital technologies.
Our scope includes but is not limited to: computational linguistics, text mining and natural language processing, digital history and archaeology, cultural analytics, social network analysis, computational sociology, digital media studies, and the ethics of digital research.
Open Access Policy
DHSC is committed to the principle of open access, believing that research should be freely available to the global community. All articles published in DHSC are immediately and permanently available online without any access restrictions or subscription fees.
This means that anyone, anywhere in the world, can read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of our articles, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.
Access & Usage
Free Access to All Content
- No registration required to read or download articles
- Unlimited simultaneous access for all users
- PDF and HTML formats available for all articles
- Supplementary materials and datasets included where applicable
- Mobile-friendly reading experience
Content Discovery
- Articles indexed in Google Scholar, CrossRef, and OAI-PMH
- Advanced search functionality by keyword, author, title, and date
- Topic-based browsing and filtering
- RSS feeds for new issue notifications
- Email alerts for new articles in your areas of interest
Copyright & Licensing
All articles published in DHSC are released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license grants:
- ✅ Permission to copy, distribute, and transmit the work
- ✅ Permission to adapt, remix, and build upon the work
- ✅ Permission for commercial use of the work
Only requirement: Appropriate attribution to the original authors and the journal, including a link to the original article and indication of any changes made.
Long-Term Archiving
DHSC is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. We participate in multiple digital preservation initiatives:
- Prime Academic Press Digital Repository: Permanent primary archive of all published content
- LOCKSS Program: Distributed digital preservation network with libraries worldwide
- CLOCKSS Archive: Community-governed dark archive for scholarly content
- Portico: Independent digital preservation service
All articles receive permanent Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) through CrossRef, ensuring persistent and reliable access to scholarly content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay to read articles in DHSC?
No. All articles are completely free to read, download, and share. There are no subscription fees or paywalls of any kind.
Can I reuse content from DHSC articles?
Yes, under the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license. You may reuse, adapt, and build upon the content for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you provide appropriate attribution to the original authors.
How often is DHSC published?
DHSC operates on a continuous publication model. Articles are published online immediately upon acceptance, rather than waiting for a complete issue. We also publish quarterly issues that compile all articles from the previous three months.
How can I receive notifications about new articles?
You can subscribe to our RSS feed or register for email alerts on our website. We will notify you whenever new articles are published in your areas of interest.