The objective of the Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal (PSIJ) is to establish a scholarly forum through which the multifaceted aspects of social innovation are identified, explored and discussed. This exchange of information relating to social innovation and the individual innovators who create social change contributes to an increased knowledge-base among readers, thus promoting the critical importance of social innovation within society.

PSIJ is currently accepting articles for publication. Articles for submission should be sent via email attachment to Tine Hansen-Turton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Nicholas Torres at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include a brief letter indicating your interest in having your manuscript reviewed for publication in PSIJ. Recent student papers (i.e., Capstone Projects, honors theses and other scholarly works) may also accepted for review and publication.

PSIJ is currently accepting papers on topics related to social innovation.  Such topics include (but are not limited to):

• Human Capital (Education and Workforce Development)
• Violence Prevention
• Access to Healthcare
• Public Health
• Environmental Health & Food Systems
• Partnership

The articles should indicate if the social innovation is a new, promising, or proven innovation.  Articles should range between words and should clearly identify the social problem, the solution or innovation to address the social problem, background research on the issue, and costs related to its implementation.

Journal Background

The Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal is the first journal dedicated to regional social innovators who have demonstrated high social impact within their work or who are launching an innovative entrepreneurial idea with social impact. PSIJ is also the first journal in the greater Philadelphia area to highlight high-impact social ideas, showcasing the excellent work and contributions of individuals in the social service sector locally.

Journal Description & Format

The Philadelphia Social Innovation Journal will be published quarterly and produced in an electronic format that will be disseminated via email and other electronic means to subscribers. The Journal will be available on the Philadelphia Social Innovations website.

For more information, please feel free to contact:

Tine Hansen-Turton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or ; and Nicholas Torres at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .