The founding issue of the Journal of Developmental Science was published in July 2026.
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Journal of Human Development and Self-Leadership

JHDSL · E-ISSN E-ISSN: Pending · Quarterly
E-ISSN (Online)E-ISSN: Pending
FrequencyQuarterly
Peer ReviewDouble-Blind
Open AccessYes
PublisherSPIRAL Academic Press

About This Journal

JHDSL publishes original empirical, theoretical, and review articles advancing the science and practice of human development across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on self-directed growth, metacognitive development, and the internal architectures of effective leadership.

Scope

JHDSL welcomes submissions addressing developmental psychology, self-regulation, metacognition, self-observation, identity development, lifespan development, and the intersection of developmental science with organizational and leadership practice.

Subject Areas

Human DevelopmentSelf-LeadershipMetacognitionDevelopmental PsychologySelf-RegulationIdentity DevelopmentLifespan Development

Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief: Position Open — Applications Welcome

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Call for Papers

Founding issue submissions are now open. Deadline: June 30, 2026