About the Journal

Focus and Scope

The Journal of Indonesian Social Sciences and Humanities (JISSH) provides a peer-reviewed platform and an authoritative source of information for the exchange of ideas and research among scholars in the social sciences and humanities who are interested in Indonesian Studies and/or Global and Area Studies from a Global South perspective. JISSH seeks to publish high-quality research papers, review articles, and book reviews that contribute to knowledge through the application and development of theory, exploration of new data, and/or rigorous analysis of relevant policy issues.

The scope of JISSH includes the following areas:

  • Social Sciences: Anthropology, Asian Studies, Communication, Demography, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Government and Public Policy, Human Ecology, International Relations, Media Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, Science, Technology and Society, Sociology.

  • Humanities: Cultural Studies, Education, History, Human Geography, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religion.

 

Peer Review Process

The Journal of Indonesian Social Sciences and Humanities (JISSH) follows a comprehensive peer review process to maintain high standards of academic quality and integrity. Each manuscript submitted undergoes the following steps:

  • Upon submission, each manuscript is reviewed by the editorial team to ensure it complies with JISSH’s formatting and writing guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned to the authors for revision before proceeding.
  • Manuscripts that pass the initial desk review undergo a plagiarism check using Turnitin software. A maximum similarity threshold of 15% is allowed. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned to the authors for revision or clarification.
  • Manuscripts that pass the initial checks are then sent for double-blind peer review, ensuring that neither the reviewers nor the authors are aware of each other's identities. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts who assess the originality, quality, relevance, and contribution of the work. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and may include Editorial Board members or invited Guest Reviewers.
  • Most submissions receive an initial editorial decision within 2 weeks of submission. Each reviewer is given up to one month to complete their evaluation, after which the manuscript, along with the reviewers’ feedback, is returned to the editor for further action. Authors are notified of the evaluation results within 3 to 5 months from the date of submission.
  • The editor-in-chief, in consultation with the editorial board, makes the final decision on each manuscript, considering the reviewers’ recommendations. Manuscripts are evaluated for their academic validity, originality, relevance, and ethical compliance, including checks for copyright, libel, and plagiarism.

Article Status:

  • In Press: Accepted manuscripts that have undergone copyediting and formatting but are awaiting final author approval. These are not yet finalized or citable.
  • Online First: Articles that have been fully edited, formatted, and author-approved are published online with a DOI, making them fully citable before their assignment to a specific issue.

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Indonesian Social Sciences and Humanities (JISSH) is a journal published online twice a year. The first volume will be published in the middle of the year (June) and at the end of the year (December).

Open Access Policy

The Journal of Indonesian Social Sciences and Humanities (JISSH) provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.