Focus and Scope

SOSIANARA: Jurnal Sosial Humaniora dan Pengabdian Masyarakat is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research and community service activities in the fields of social sciences, humanities, community development, and community empowerment. The journal serves as a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and community service implementers to disseminate original research findings, conceptual studies, literature reviews, case studies, and community service reports that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the welfare of society.

The journal welcomes interdisciplinary perspectives that connect the social sciences and humanities with education, culture, religion, public policy, and community development, in order to support community service (pengabdian kepada masyarakat) that is grounded in research findings and responsive to community needs.

Scope

The scope of SOSIANARA includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

  1. Social Sciences
    • Sociology and social change
    • Anthropology and society
    • Political science and government
    • Communication and media studies
    • Social psychology and human behavior
  2. Humanities
    • Language, literature, and linguistics
    • History and local wisdom
    • Philosophy and ethics
    • Arts and cultural studies
    • Religion and society
  3. Education and Learning
    • Educational innovation and learning methods
    • Character and value-based education
    • Educational management and policy
    • Literacy and educational development in communities
  4. Community Development
    • Rural and urban community development
    • Local economic and institutional development
    • Social capital and community participation
    • Sustainable development in communities
  5. Community Empowerment
    • Economic empowerment and entrepreneurship
    • Empowerment of women, youth, and vulnerable groups
    • Community-based organizations and institutions
    • Participatory approaches to empowerment
  6. Community Service (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat)
    • Community service based on research findings
    • Application of science and technology for communities
    • Training, mentoring, and community assistance programs
    • Service-learning and community engagement
    • Impact evaluation of community service programs
  7. Social Welfare and Public Policy
    • Social welfare and social protection
    • Poverty alleviation and social inequality
    • Public policy and public services
    • Public health and community well-being
  8. Culture, Local Wisdom, and Society
    • Cultural preservation and revitalization
    • Local wisdom and community traditions
    • Cultural identity and social integration
    • Tourism and creative communities
  9. Technology and Digital Society
    • Digital literacy and community technology adoption
    • Information systems for community programs
    • Social media and digital society
    • Digital innovation for community empowerment
  10. Contemporary and Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Emerging social and humanities issues
    • Comparative and cross-disciplinary studies
    • Environmental and sustainability issues in society
    • Innovation in social sciences, humanities, and community service

SOSIANARA publishes manuscripts based on quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed-methods research, literature reviews, conceptual papers, case studies, and community service reports that demonstrate originality, scientific rigor, and practical contributions to the development of society. All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure scientific quality and publication integrity.