Focus and Scope

International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (IJSSH) is the official journal of the Institution of Research and Community Service, 45 MATARAM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT. The principal purpose of the journal is to publish scholarly work in the Social Sciences, Education, Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous). The research that is published may take a theoretical or speculative model as well as statistical and mathematical. Contributions are welcome from all fields which have relevant and insightful comments to make about the social sciences.

International Journal of Social Science and Humanities accomodates original research, or theoretical papers. We invite critical and constructive inquiries into wide range of fields of study with emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches: Humanities and Social sciences, that include:

Main Areas of Study

  1. Cultural Studies

      Covers interdisciplinary studies on culture, including:

  • Traditional and classical cultural heritage of Indonesia
  • Performing arts (dance, music, theater) and fine arts
  • Contemporary cultural expressions and creative industries
  • Indonesian literature (classical and modern)
  • Cultural preservation and transformation
  1. Religious Studies

       Includes:

  • Comparative religion
  • Religious pluralism and diversity in Indonesia
  • Interreligious dialogue and socio-religious dynamics
  • Religion in public life and education
  1. Media and Communication Studies

       Focuses on:

  • Cultural and media studies
  • New media, digital communication, and society
  • Media literacy and communication technology
  • Media and social transformation
  1. Gender Studies

       Examines:

  • Gender relations in social and cultural contexts
  • Gender bias, inequality, and social justice
  • Urban culture and gender dynamics
  • Feminist and intersectional perspectives
  1. Public Policy and Governance

       Covers:

  • Public policy analysis (extractive, distributive, and regulative policies)
  • Governance and public administration
  • Policy implementation and evaluation
  • Social policy and institutional development
  1. Development Studies

       Includes:

  • Economic and social development
  • Urban and regional development
  • Sustainable development and SDGs
  • Community-based development
  1. Environmental Studies

       Focuses on:

  • Human-environment interactions
  • Local wisdom and environmental sustainability
  • Natural resource management and land use
  • Environmental governance
  1. Disaster Studies

       Covers:

  • Disaster risk reduction and management
  • Local wisdom and socio-cultural resilience
  • Community empowerment in disaster contexts
  • Humanitarian response and emergency management
  1. Tourism Studies

       Includes:

  • Sustainable and ecotourism
  • Tourism management and planning
  • Cultural and heritage tourism
  • Religious and urban tourism

Supporting Interdisciplinary Fields

  1. Education
  • Curriculum and pedagogy
  • Educational innovation and technology
  • Character education and multicultural education
  • Educational policy
  1. Law
  • Law and society
  • Human rights and legal pluralism
  • Environmental and cultural law
  1. Health (Social & Community Health)
  • Public health and health promotion
  • Social determinants of health
  • Community-based health systems
  1. Agriculture and Rural Studies
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Rural development and food security
  • Socio-economic aspects of agriculture
  1. Engineering and Applied Technology (Social Relevance)
  • Technology for community development
  • Infrastructure and sustainable systems
  • Appropriate technology in social contexts