International Journal of Anthropology and Ethnology Research Development (E-ISSN: 3027-1908, P-ISSN: 3026-9717) is a peer-reviewed, open access academic journal committed to advancing scholarly understanding of human societies, cultures, arts, and identities across time and space. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for the publication of original research, critical analyses, and theoretical contributions that explore the complexities of human behaviour, cultural traditions, and social structures.

Focus and Scope
The journal welcomes submissions from a broad range of academic disciplines especially within the humanities, social sciences and arts, including cultural anthropology, social anthropology, ethnology, sociology, history, human geography, archaeology, religious studies, philosophy, linguistics, folklore studies, African studies, indigenous studies, development studies, political science, gender studies, cultural studies, and related fields. It encourages scholarly works that deepens knowledge of cultural diversity, social transformation, and the experiences of communities around the world.

Publication Frequency
The journal is published quarterly on a continuous basis. This model enables the timely release of accepted articles throughout each publication cycle, ensuring prompt access to current research.

Contributions Types
The journal accepts a wide variety of scholarly works, including original research articles, review papers, theoretical essays, reports and case studies, and short communications. 

Open Access Policy
The journal operates under a full open access model, making all published content freely accessible to readers worldwide. By eliminating access barriers, the journal supports the unrestricted dissemination and use of scholarly work.

Copyright & License
Authors retain copyright of their published articles. All content is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits use, sharing, adaptation, and reproduction in any medium, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.

Archiving
To ensure long-term digital preservation and accessibility, the journal archives its content through Crossref DOI registration, the PKP Preservation Network (PN), as well as the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems.

Advertisement Policy
The journal does not currently host advertisements on its website.

Publisher:
Harvard Research and Publications International,
Africa (Nigeria): Centre for African Development Studies, Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria – West Africa.
Email: editorial@harvardpublications.com