About the Journal of Death
A pioneering open access, peer-reviewed platform exploring the multidisciplinary study of mortality, end-of-life experiences, and cultural perspectives on death and dying.
Advancing Scholarly Understanding of Death Studies
The Journal of Death (JOD) provides a rigorous academic forum for researchers, clinicians, and scholars investigating the theoretical, conceptual, and practical dimensions of death and dying. As an open access, peer-reviewed publication, JOD welcomes contributions from across the humanities, social sciences, and health disciplines.
Our mission centers on fostering interdisciplinary dialogue that advances evidence-based insights into mortality, bereavement, end-of-life care, and cultural attitudes toward death. Through transparent publication practices and global accessibility, JOD supports researchers in disseminating critical findings that inform clinical practice, public policy, and educational initiatives worldwide.
The Journal of Death encompasses a broad spectrum of topics within death studies, integrating perspectives from thanatology, palliative medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, bioethics, and legal studies. Our scope includes:
Exploration of cultural attitudes toward death, death rituals across societies, mourning practices, and the sociocultural construction of mortality and grief.
Research on grieving processes, complicated grief, bereavement support interventions, and psychosocial impacts of loss on individuals and communities.
Studies examining palliative care models, hospice services, symptom management in terminal illness, and quality of life considerations for dying patients.
Analysis of ethical dilemmas in end-of-life decision-making, advance directives, physician-assisted dying, and legal frameworks governing death and dying.
Investigation of funeral traditions, contemporary memorial practices, death care industries, and evolving approaches to honoring the deceased.
Development and evaluation of death education programs for healthcare professionals, students, and the general public to reduce death anxiety and improve care.
The Journal of Death accepts diverse scholarly contributions that advance understanding of death-related phenomena. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure methodological rigor and scholarly excellence.
Types of Manuscripts We Welcome
Authors are encouraged to review our comprehensive Instructions for Authors before preparing manuscripts. The following guidelines ensure efficient processing:
- Manuscript Preparation: Format manuscripts according to our author guidelines. Include a title page with manuscript title, author names and affiliations, and corresponding author contact details.
- Online Submission: Submit manuscripts through our online submission system or via the Manuscript Zone portal. Provide a cover letter, conflict of interest disclosure, and supplementary materials as applicable.
- Ethical Standards: Adhere to highest ethical research standards. Disclose potential conflicts of interest and provide institutional review board approval documentation for human subjects research.
- Peer Review: All submissions undergo expert peer review with timely, constructive feedback from specialists in relevant fields.
- Open Access: Upon acceptance, authors pay an article processing charge (APC). Details available on our APC information page.
- Copyright and Licensing: Authors transfer copyright to the Journal of Death. Published articles are distributed under a Creative Commons license ensuring broad dissemination.
Our distinguished editorial board comprises international experts committed to maintaining scholarly excellence and advancing the field of death studies.
- Maria Cappuccilli University of Bologna
- Yitao Qi Shaanxi Normal University
- Carole Ramsey The University of Queensland
- Mamo Wubshet Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College
- Elnaz Pashaei Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul
- Vipendra Kumar Singh CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow
- Antonella Muscella University of Salento
- Rafiqul Islam Rajshahi University
Open Access Commitment
JOD ensures unrestricted global access to research, maximizing visibility and impact. Our open access model removes barriers to knowledge dissemination, enabling researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers worldwide to access critical findings.
Rigorous Peer Review
Expert reviewers from diverse disciplines provide constructive feedback that strengthens manuscripts while maintaining scholarly standards. Our editorial process balances rigor with responsiveness to support author success.
Join the Global Conversation on Death Studies
Submit your research to the Journal of Death and contribute to scholarly discourse that shapes understanding of mortality, improves end-of-life care, and advances cultural competence in death-related practices.
