International Journal
Longitudinal and Life Course Studies (LLCS)
About the Journal
Longitudinal and Life Course Studies (LLCS) is the Society's peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the needs of researchers studying the life course and using longitudinal methods at the interfaces of social, developmental and health sciences. It fosters cross-disciplinary and international endeavours and promotes the creation and exploitation of longitudinal data resources as well as their application to policy issues. It provides an opportunity for scholars at all stages of their careers to publish work crossing disciplinary boundaries which is often beyond the scope of more conventional, single-field journals.
Longitudinal and Life Course Studies is published by Bristol University Press and has an impact factor of 1.2 (2024).
In 2018 it was accepted into the Social Sciences Citation Index®, maintained by Clarivate Analytics, along with their Journal Citation Reports/Social Sciences Edition, and Current Contents®/Social and Behavioral Sciences.
It has been in the Emerging Sources Citation Index since 2016, and is also indexed by Google and by the SCOPUS citation database (since 2014).
If you are interested in submitting an article, or would like to propose a special issue, CLICK HERE to visit the Journal website and instructions for authors.
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LLCS JOURNAL - CURRENT ISSUE CONTENTS (Volume 16, Issue 1 - January 2025)
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LLCS EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Tony Robertson, University of Stirling, UK
LLCS JOURNAL MANAGER
Sarah Jeal, SLLS
LLCS SECTION EDITORS
Behavioural Sciences and Development
Dale Dannefer, Case Western Reserve University, USA
Health and Population Sciences
Scott Montgomery, Örebro University, Sweden
Social and Economic Sciences
Kathrin Komp-Leukkunen, LUT University, Finland)
Statistical Sciences and Methodology
Sharon L. Christ, Purdue University, USA
Call for Associate Editor
Statistical Sciences and Methodology
Closing date: 31 March 2025
Longitudinal and Life Course Studies (LLCS), published by Bristol University Press, invites applications for the role of Associate Editor, Statistical Sciences and Methodology.
Associate Editors play a critical role in the editorial process, particularly in taking papers through the peer review process. Working with a Section Editor, they invite peer reviewers, correspond with authors and make decisions about which papers to include, revise, or reject. They also play an active role on the Editorial Management Board, which meets twice a year (once online and once in person at the SLLS conference). Most Associate Editors spend between 1-2 hours per week on journal activities, depending on submission flow. The standard term of an Associate Editor is three years.
Why become an Associate Editor?
Influence: Help shape the journal's Statistical Sciences and Methodology section
Collaboration: Engage with a global community of experts
Visibility: Expand your network and enhance your professional profile
Impact: Make a tangible impact on longitudinal research dissemination
Leadership: Support colleagues, many of whom are earlier in their careers
To apply
If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a short supporting statement that sets out your relevant topic-specific expertise for the Statistical Science and Methodology section, as well as editorial or reviewing experience (no more than 500 words) to the Journal Manager, Sarah Jeal, at [email protected] Applications will be considered by the Executive Editor and Section Editor.
About the journal
Longitudinal and Life Course Studies (LLCS) is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the needs of researchers studying the life course and using longitudinal methods at the interfaces of social, developmental and health sciences. It fosters cross-disciplinary and international endeavours and promotes the creation and exploitation of longitudinal data resources as well as their application to policy issues. As the journal of the Society for Longitudinal and Life Course Studies (SLLS) it provides an opportunity for scholars at all stages of their careers to publish work crossing disciplinary boundaries which is often beyond the scope of more conventional, single-field journals.
Closing date: 31 March 2025
