About the Journal

Journal Title : J-SOSHUM: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Initial : J-SOSHUM
Language : Indonesia and English
e-ISSN : xxxx-xxxx
DOI : https://doi.org/10.55681/elkatarie by  
Publisher : LPPM Institut Elkatarie
Editor-in-chief : Ishep Tahta Maulana
Email : J-SOSHUM@elkatarie.ac.id
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J-SOSHUM: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to publishing pioneering research at the dynamic intersection of human behavior, societal structures, and cultural evolution. Positioned as a premier multidisciplinary scholarly forum, the journal serves sociologists, anthropologists, historians, political scientists, cultural theorists, and communication experts worldwide. J-SOSHUM prioritizes macro-level societal evaluations, rigorous critical theory, and empirical socio-cultural research that address the complexities of modern human interactions, globalization, and community resilience. By bridging foundational humanities disciplines with contemporary social science methodologies, the journal fosters a deep, comprehensive understanding of how historical contexts, cultural identities, and social institutions shape human experience in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing world.

Scope and Topics
The journal welcomes high-quality original research articles, critical literature reviews, and empirical socio-cultural case studies that offer significant contributions to the following thematic areas:

Sociology, Anthropology & Cultural Studies: Social stratification, cultural preservation, indigenous studies, urban sociology, and the dynamics of cultural shifts in the digital era.

History, Philosophy & Ethics: Historical analysis, historiography, moral philosophy, applied ethics, and the philosophical implications of modern social transformations.

Political Science & International Relations: Global governance, political theory, diplomacy, public policy analysis, and the socio-political impacts of democratization and globalization.

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences: Social psychology, community well-being, interpersonal dynamics, cross-cultural psychology, and the behavioral impacts of societal trauma or change.

Communication, Media & Digital Humanities: Media studies, journalism, digital culture, the sociology of the internet, and the role of mass communication in shaping public discourse and identity.

Publication Frequency
To ensure rigorous editorial oversight, thorough peer review, and timely dissemination of critical social and humanistic research, J-SOSHUM is published semi-annually (2 issues per year, typically scheduled for release in June and December). Special thematic issues focusing on urgent global social movements, significant historical commemorations, or paradigm shifts in digital humanities may be commissioned by the Editorial Board.

Peer Review Process
J-SOSHUM enforces a strict double-blind peer review policy to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity, analytical objectivity, and theoretical validity.

Initial Desk Evaluation: Every submission undergoes a preliminary screening by the Editor-in-Chief or a relevant Subject Editor to assess thematic alignment, methodological soundness (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods), and structural compliance. Plagiarism screening via Turnitin/iThenticate is strictly executed at this stage, requiring a similarity index below the journal's maximum threshold.

Expert Peer Review: Manuscripts passing the desk evaluation are anonymized and assigned to at least two independent international reviewers who are established academic experts in the specific domain of social sciences or humanities.

Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the Editorial Board renders one of four decisions: Acceptance, Revisions Required (Minor/Major), Resubmit for Review, or Rejection. The final decision rests entirely on the intellectual merit, methodological rigor, and practical applicability of the work to societal and cultural advancement.

Mission Statement: "The mission of J-SOSHUM is to deconstruct complex societal structures and catalyze inclusive, evidence-based cultural dialogue within a rapidly evolving global landscape. Grounded in the philosophy that a deep understanding of human heritage, diverse cultural identities, and robust social institutions is the absolute anchor for societal harmony, empathy, and sustainable human development, the journal aims to democratize advanced knowledge by providing an unrestricted, high-impact platform for multidisciplinary scholarly dialogue. Through the promotion of diverse and rigorous methodological approaches—encompassing ethnographic fieldwork, archival historical research, and advanced statistical social modeling—J-SOSHUM seeks to empower humanists, inspire social scientists, and shape progressive, informed public discourse worldwide."

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