About the Journal

Welcome to the Journal of Integrative Leadership Studies (JILS)

Redefining leadership as a shared human responsibility.

JILS envisions a global community of readers and contributors who use research and dialogue to inspire ethical influence, compassionate guidance, and transformative learning in every sphere of life from boardrooms to classrooms, from mentoring to parenting.

Focus and Scope 

The Journal of Integrative Leadership Studies (JILS) publishes theoretical and applied research exploring leadership as a multidimensional process influencing education, organizations, families, and communities. We invite interdisciplinary perspectives bridging social sciences, psychology, communications, and management.

Peer Review Process

JILS operates under a double-blind peer review process. All submissions are reviewed by at least two independent scholars. Decisions are based on scholarly merit, originality, and contribution to leadership knowledge. Individuals with relevant academic or professional expertise are welcome to register as reviewers. All reviewer profiles are subject to editorial verification before assignment.

Open Access Policy

JILS provides immediate open access to its content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), supporting global knowledge sharing.

Ethics and Malpractice Statement 

JILS adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, ensuring transparency, fairness, and integrity in all publishing practices.

Author Fees

JILS is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) of $295 (USD) upon acceptance to support editorial management, DOI registration, and publication hosting.

There are no submission or access fees.

All payments are processed through Luxe Pathways Strategic & Innovative Solutions LLC (DBA Journal of Integrative Leadership Studies).