Nusantara: Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that publishes high-quality research in the fields of social sciences and humanities. The journal serves as a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to discuss contemporary issues, theoretical advancements, and empirical studies related to human society and culture.

Aims and Scope

Nusantara aims to foster academic dialogue and interdisciplinary research on various aspects of social sciences and humanities. The journal welcomes original research articles, literature reviews, case studies, and conceptual papers in, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Sociology and anthropology
• History, culture, and heritage studies
• Political science and public administration
• Philosophy, ethics, and religion
• Media, communication, and digital culture
• Linguistics and literature
• Psychology and human behavior
• Gender studies and social justice
• Education and social development

Publication Ethics

Nusantara upholds high ethical standards to prevent any form of publication malpractice.

Duties of Authors

1. Accuracy: Authors must provide an accurate and objective presentation of their research.
2. Originality: Manuscripts must be original and properly cite all sources.
3. Avoiding Redundant Submission: Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is prohibited.
4. Acknowledgments: All significant contributions and funding sources must be credited.
5. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
6. Error Correction: If errors are found after publication, authors should promptly notify the editor.

Duties of Editors

1. Publication Decisions: Editors decide on manuscript acceptance based on journal policies.
2. Fair Play: Editorial decisions are made without discrimination.
3. Confidentiality: Manuscript details are kept confidential.
4. Conflict of Interest: Editors must avoid conflicts when handling submissions.

Duties of Reviewers

1. Objective Review: Reviewers provide constructive and unbiased evaluations.
2. Confidentiality: Manuscripts must not be shared or discussed outside the review process.
3. Acknowledging Sources: Reviewers should point out uncited relevant research.
4. Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts that could affect their judgment.

Publication Frequency

Nusantara is published semi-annually, ensuring the regular dissemination of research findings and critical discussions in social sciences and humanities.

Open Access Policy

Committed to the open-access publishing model, Nusantara provides free and unrestricted access to all published content, allowing researchers and the public to benefit from scholarly work without financial barriers.