Dear members,

It is my pleasure to share several new initiatives at the journal Social Influence that may be of interest to you.

First, we have launched a new article format called Registered Proof of Concept (R-PoC). R-PoC is designed to empower scholars to ask ambitious questions, explore innovative methodological approaches, and build early collaborative networks. As with a Registered Report, authors submit their proposal before collecting data, and reviewers provide feedback and an in-principle acceptance decision. Once accepted, authors conduct the study, and the paper is published regardless of the results.

The key difference from a traditional Registered Report is that R-PoC does not require a fully powered hypothesis test. Instead, it focuses on demonstrating methodological feasibility and generating momentum toward larger-scale, multi-site studies that can later test hypotheses more definitively. We also anticipate that R-PoC submissions may serve as useful proof-of-concept materials for scholars developing broader research programs or preparing grant proposals.

In addition, we are seeking contributions to two thematic collections:
- The Psychology of Influence and Power
- Social Media and Social Change

Please see the below URLs for more information:

https://think.taylorandfrancis.com/article_collections/social-influence-influence-and-power/

https://think.taylorandfrancis.com/article_collections/social-influence-social-media-and-change/

https://think.taylorandfrancis.com/article_collections/social-influence-registered-proof-of-concept-articles-in-social-influence/

Greetings,
Ilja van Beest
Editor-in-Chief, Social Influence