Focus & Scope
Jurnal Sosial & Politik Kontemporer is a scholarly journal dedicated to the publication of original research, theoretical discussions, critical reviews, and policy analyses concerning contemporary social and political developments.
About the journal
Editorial Policy
Jurnal Sosial & Politik Kontemporer is a scholarly journal dedicated to the publication of original research, theoretical discussions, critical reviews, and policy analyses concerning contemporary social and political developments.
The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, students, policymakers, practitioners, and other scholars to exchange ideas and advance knowledge concerning political institutions, governance, social transformation, public policy, and the relationship between society and political power.
The journal welcomes interdisciplinary perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of current social and political challenges at local, national, regional, and international levels.
Aims
The journal aims to:
- promote high-quality research in social sciences and political studies;
- facilitate scholarly discussion of contemporary social and political developments;
- encourage theoretically grounded and methodologically rigorous research;
- disseminate research findings relevant to public policy and governance;
- strengthen dialogue between academic research and practical policymaking; and
- contribute to the development of knowledge addressing social justice, democratic governance, and societal transformation.
Focus
The journal focuses on the analysis of political institutions, public governance, social structures, political behavior, public policy, social movements, and emerging issues that influence contemporary societies.
Contributions may employ qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, comparative, historical, theoretical, or other appropriate research approaches.
Scope of the Journal
The journal welcomes manuscripts addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:
Political Science and Political Institutions
Political systems, political institutions, political behavior, political parties, elections, representation, and political participation.
Governance and Public Administration
Public administration, institutional reform, bureaucratic accountability, public service delivery, collaborative governance, and administrative innovation.
Public Policy
Policy formulation, implementation, evaluation, public-sector reform, evidence-based policymaking, and policy impacts on society.
Democracy and Democratization
Democratic institutions, electoral integrity, political accountability, civil liberties, democratic transitions, and democratic consolidation.
Local Politics and Decentralization
Regional autonomy, local government, village governance, decentralization, local political leadership, and community participation.
International Relations and Global Politics
Diplomacy, international cooperation, geopolitical developments, regional institutions, global governance, and international political economy.
Sociology and Social Transformation
Social structures, social relations, inequality, social mobility, identity, social institutions, and contemporary social change.
Social Movements and Civil Society
Collective action, civic organizations, advocacy, community mobilization, social movements, and citizen engagement.
Political Communication and Digital Politics
Political discourse, digital campaigning, social media, political communication, public opinion, misinformation, and online civic participation.
Human Rights and Social Justice
Human rights, equality, inclusion, citizenship, minority protection, gender relations, and access to justice.
Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies
Political conflict, communal tensions, conflict management, peacebuilding, reconciliation, and social cohesion.
Political Economy and Development
Political economy, development policy, economic inequality, welfare policy, resource distribution, and relationships between economic power and political institutions.
Community Development and Social Welfare
Community empowerment, participatory development, social protection, social welfare programs, and grassroots initiatives.
Contemporary Social and Political Issues
Emerging social problems, institutional challenges, public controversies, governance crises, and interdisciplinary issues affecting contemporary society.
Types of Contributions
The journal considers original empirical research articles, theoretical and conceptual papers, critical literature reviews, comparative studies, and scholarly policy analyses that make a clear academic contribution.
All submissions must demonstrate originality, methodological or analytical rigor, and relevance to the journal's scope.
Editorial Commitment
Jurnal Sosial & Politik Kontemporer seeks to encourage scholarly contributions that advance understanding of social and political processes and provide meaningful insights for academic development, public policy, and society.