Aim and Scope

Aims

MANDALIKA: Journal of Social Sciences is a peer-reviewed, quick-refereeing open access journal published online by BPI (Balai Publikasi Indonesia). The journal seeks to appeal to an interdisciplinary audience and authorship which focuses upon real world research. It attracts papers from a wide range of fields, including anthropology, criminology, geography, history, political science, psychology, social policy, social work, sociology, and more. With its efficient and qualified double-blind peer review process, Social Sciences aims to present the newest relevant and emerging scholarship in the field to both academia and the broader public alike, thereby maintaining its place as a dynamic platform for engaging in social sciences research and academic debate.

Subject Areas

Anthropology

This field encompasses research on cultural practices, belief systems, identity, traditions, social structures, and community dynamics in both contemporary and traditional societies. Manuscripts are expected to provide theoretical and empirical contributions related to cultural adaptation, social change, ethnicity, local wisdom, globalization, and human interaction within social, economic, and environmental contexts.

Criminology

This scope covers studies on crime, deviance, law enforcement, criminal behavior, correctional systems, and socio-legal perspectives related to crime prevention and justice. Articles may discuss criminological theory, policy reform, crime mapping, victimology, cybercrime, restorative justice, and community-based approaches to improving public safety and legal culture.

Economics

This category includes research on economic behavior, public policy, development economics, entrepreneurship, financial systems, and community welfare. Manuscripts should highlight empirical and conceptual contributions to socio-economic development, poverty reduction, inequality, sustainable growth, labor dynamics, and the economic impacts of globalization and digital transformation.

Education

This field focuses on studies related to teaching and learning, curriculum development, educational innovation, learning assessment, equity in education, and educational policy. Articles are expected to contribute to the improvement of educational quality, learner competence, and the role of education in social inclusion, community empowerment, and human capital development.

Geography

This scope covers research on spatial patterns, human–environment interaction, urban and rural development, natural resource management, disaster risk, and spatial planning. Manuscripts may explore socio-spatial inequality, regional development, environmental sustainability, and the role of geography in shaping social and demographic transformations.

History

This field includes historical studies of social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual developments across different regions and periods. Articles are expected to provide analytical perspectives on historical narratives, social memory, heritage studies, identity formation, and continuity or transformation of social institutions over time.

Law

This scope encompasses research on legal systems, constitutional law, social justice, legal reform, human rights, and socio-legal perspectives on policy implementation. Manuscripts should highlight critical analyses of legal practices, legal culture, access to justice, governance mechanisms, and the role of law in promoting social order and democratic values.

Linguistics

This category covers studies on language, discourse, communication, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and language policy in social contexts. Articles may address language identity, multicultural communication, language use in public spaces, digital communication patterns, and the relationship between language, power, and society.

Political Science

This field includes research on political systems, governance, public administration, democracy, public policy, political participation, and international relations. Manuscripts are expected to contribute to theoretical and practical discussions on political behavior, civic engagement, decentralization, conflict resolution, and global political dynamics.

Psychology

This scope covers research on human behavior, cognition, emotion, personality, mental health, and socio-psychological processes in individual and community contexts. Articles may explore wellbeing, resilience, social identity, interpersonal relations, workplace behavior, counseling, and psychological aspects of social change.

Social Policy

This category focuses on studies related to welfare systems, public services, health, social protection, community development, and inequality reduction. Manuscripts should provide empirical and analytical insights into policy design, implementation outcomes, social inclusion, and the impact of public policy on vulnerable and marginal communities.

Social Work

This field includes research on social services, community empowerment, child and family welfare, social intervention models, and professional social work practice. Articles are expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based practice, humanitarian assistance strategies, and strengthening social support systems in diverse community settings.

Sociology

This scope covers sociological perspectives on social structure, institutions, social movements, stratification, urbanization, culture, and everyday social life. Manuscripts may address social inequality, digital society, community resilience, social networks, identity formation, and transformations in modern and post-modern societies.

Other Related Areas

The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary research that intersects with the broader field of social sciences, including communication studies, cultural studies, public health, tourism studies, environmental social science, and digital society research, as long as it demonstrates strong conceptual grounding and societal relevance.