About the Journal

Jurnal Ilmiah Kajian Ilmu Sosial dan Budaya is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and academic discourse in the fields of sociology, social sciences, and cultural studies. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, policymakers, and practitioners to publish and disseminate high-quality research that addresses contemporary social and cultural phenomena at local, national, and global levels.

Published by LPPM Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai, the journal welcomes manuscripts written in both Indonesian and English. The journal encourages diverse theoretical, methodological, and empirical approaches that contribute to a deeper understanding of society, culture, human behavior, and social transformation.

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, theoretical papers, and critical analyses that contribute to the development of sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, community development, governance, communication studies, environmental sociology, and related disciplines. Particular emphasis is placed on research that explores social structures, social interaction, cultural dynamics, identity formation, social change, community development, and emerging societal challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.

By fostering rigorous academic inquiry and promoting interdisciplinary scholarship, the journal aims to serve as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, educators, and practitioners seeking evidence-based insights into the complex processes that shape contemporary societies and cultures.

Journal Identity

Aims and Scope

SOSIOLOGI: Jurnal Ilmiah Kajian Ilmu Sosial dan Budaya aims to advance scholarly understanding of social and cultural phenomena by providing a platform for the dissemination of high-quality empirical research, theoretical analyses, and critical discussions. The journal promotes interdisciplinary perspectives and encourages contributions that address contemporary social issues, cultural transformations, and societal development in diverse contexts.

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, and critical studies. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Sociology and Social Theory
   Social structure, social institutions, social interaction, social inequality, contemporary social issues, and sociological theory and analysis.
2. Cultural Studies
   Cultural values and practices, local wisdom, indigenous culture, cultural identity, cultural preservation, transformation, symbolism, and cultural representation.
3. Social Change and Development
   Social transformation, community development, rural and urban development, sustainable development, and social innovation.
4. Community and Social Welfare
   Community empowerment, social inclusion and exclusion, poverty and inequality, social resilience, and social capital.
5. Political and Governance Studies
   Political participation, electoral behavior, public policy, governance, democracy, public administration, and civil society.
6. Environmental Sociology
   Climate change and society, environmental awareness, ecological culture, environmental justice, and community adaptation to environmental change.
7. Gender and Identity Studies
   Gender relations, social identity, diversity, inclusion, marginalized groups, and intersectionality.
8. Media, Communication, and Society
   Digital society, social media and culture, media representation, communication technologies, information dissemination, and social interaction.
9. Anthropology and Socio-Cultural Studies
   Rituals and traditions, ethnicity, multiculturalism, social norms, everyday life, and cultural practices.
10. Global and Contemporary Social Issues
    Food security, migration, globalization, social conflict, human rights, social justice, and other emerging global challenges.

Vision and Mission

Vision

Mission

• To publish high-quality, original, and peer-reviewed research in sociology, social sciences, and cultural studies.
• To provide an inclusive platform for academic discourse, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, scholars, and practitioners.
• To promote ethical research practices, academic integrity, and excellence in scholarly publishing.
• To encourage research that addresses contemporary social and cultural challenges at local, national, and global levels.
• To support evidence-based policymaking and community development through the dissemination of relevant and impactful research.
• To strengthen national and international academic networks and foster collaborative research initiatives.
• To contribute to the advancement of social and cultural knowledge that promotes sustainable, inclusive, and equitable societies.