About the Journal – Progressive Horizons Journal
Published by Proutist Universal
Mission Statement
Progressive Horizons is a hybrid-format, multidisciplinary journal, featuring both peer-reviewed and editorially reviewed contributions dedicated to advancing the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout) and its component ideas through rigorous research and practical insights. We provide a platform for original research, reflective analysis, and reports on real-world applications, making Prout visible and accessible as a framework for addressing contemporary social, economic, and ecological challenges. By fostering critical discourse and innovative solutions, the journal promotes equitable development, social harmony, and sustainable prosperity in alignment with Prout’s neohumanistic values.
About the Journal
Across the world, material development has either failed to bring harmony and prosperity, or remains inaccessible to many. Progressive Horizons seeks to offer constructive, transformative insights to address these challenges.
Progressive Horizons focuses on both theoretical and empirical analysis, as well as original reflections on topics related to Prout. As a multidisciplinary journal, it engages diverse fields of study such as economics, information and communication technologies, ecology, education, sociology, and contemporary concerns where Prout proposes new ideas, alternatives, and solutions.
The journal values plurality of ideas and welcomes contributions from diverse institutions and organisations worldwide. Our editorial horizon extends beyond academia: manuscripts from outside the academic field are encouraged, provided they follow proper scientific procedures, rigorous writing, and explore topics of general and current interest.
A distinctive feature of Progressive Horizons is its range of article types, including:
- Opinion articles (Prout’s Vision)
- Research Articles (Emerging Paradigm)
- Reports of practical experiences (Experiences)
- Interviews with practitioners and experts
- Reviews of relevant media
The aim of Progressive Horizons is to give visibility to intellectuals and practitioners who contribute to the analysis and dissemination of heterodox, decolonial, and Prout-aligned concepts, including: economic democracy, ecology, environmental conservation, permaculture, and neo-humanism. Further, to create a space for the dissemination of this socio-economic alternative, currently scarcely known, and fostering international scholarly and practical engagement with Prout principles.
For authors interested in submitting, please refer to our Author Guidelines page for detailed instructions on manuscript preparation, submission process, and ethical standards. See our Call for Papers for the upcoming issue. Finally, submit your manuscript using the Article Submission Form
Audience
Progressive Horizons reaches a diverse readership, including scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and activists interested in evidence-based approaches to holistic societal transformation. The journal is designed for those exploring alternative socio-economic paradigms, sustainable development, and social justice initiatives grounded in Prout. Additionally, those exploring alternative research paradigms and ways of understanding scientific development. By publishing both theoretical and practical work, the journal provides insights valuable to academic research, policy formulation, real-world community projects, and individual learning.
Open Access
Progressive Horizons is an open-access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or payment barriers. Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), allowing others to share, adapt, and build upon the work for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution. This open-access model supports the broad dissemination of knowledge and encourages the practical application of Prout principles across diverse contexts.
Publisher
This journal is published by Proutist Universal – an international organization dedicated to advancing Progressive Utilization Theory and alternative socio-economic paradigms. As the publisher, Proutist Universal supports rigorous academic inquiry into holistic development models, economic democracy, and ecological sustainability.
Editorial Standards
Peer-reviewed submissions undergo double-blind peer review from an expert in the relevant field to ensure scientific rigor, originality, and adherence to ethical research practices. Other article types undergo review from the editorial board. The journal upholds the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and inclusivity in publishing.
Contact
Editor-in-chief: Dr. Ralph Andrews
Editors: Prof. Christianne Dupuy; Dr. Fábio Duarte, Dada Maheshvarananda
For queries or submission assistance, please contact:
Email: [email protected]