Focus and Scope

ELIGIBLE : Journal of Social Sciences welcomes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches that address contemporary social issues, policy development, institutional transformation, and community empowerment.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas

  1. Sociology and Community Development
    Social change, social stratification, urban and rural studies, digital society, social resilience, community empowerment, and social inclusion.

  2. Public Policy and Governance
    Public administration, regional autonomy, decentralisation, bureaucratic reform, public service innovation, governance, and regulatory studies.

  3. Education and Human Development
    Educational policy, higher education management, digital transformation in education, curriculum innovation, character education, and human capital development.

  4. Economics and Development Studies
    Local economic development, MSMEs, creative economy, digital economy, financial inclusion, sustainable development, and social entrepreneurship.

  5. Law and Society
    Legal sociology, regulatory analysis, public law, human rights, legal reform, and law enforcement in social contexts.

  6. Communication and Media Studies
    Digital communication, media literacy, cyber society, information governance, social media impact, and public discourse.

  7. Political and Civic Studies
    Political participation, electoral behaviour, civic engagement, democratic governance, and civil society movements.

  8. Social Sustainability and SDGs
    Sustainable development goals implementation, social sustainability, environmental governance, inclusive development, and social justice.

The journal prioritises empirical research employing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods, as well as rigorous literature reviews and conceptual analyses. Contributions that demonstrate policy relevance, practical implications, and societal impact are strongly encouraged.

ELIGIBLE : Journal of Social Sciences aims to serve as a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate scholarly work that supports evidence-based decision-making and strengthens social development in Indonesia and beyond.