Ilomata International Journal of Social Science

Ilomata International Journal of Social Science, with ISSN: 2714-8998 (Online) and 2714-898X (Print), is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Yayasan Sinergi Kawula Muda, a legally established non-profit foundation registered under Decree No. AHU-0003890.AH.01.04.Tahun 2023. The journal is dedicated to advancing social science scholarship by publishing high-quality research that contributes to a deeper understanding of social phenomena, public issues, governance, human behavior, and societal transformation in local, national, and global contexts.

The journal provides a platform for academics, researchers, policymakers, educators, practitioners, and professionals to disseminate original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, and case studies. Through a rigorous peer-review process, the journal promotes scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based approaches to addressing contemporary social challenges.

Published quarterly in collaboration with the Asosiasi Peneliti dan Pengajar Ilmu Sosial Indonesia (APPISI), the journal serves as a globally accessible forum for scholarly discussions in various branches of social science. It encourages interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate sociology, education, law, political science, public administration, communication studies, and other related disciplines to generate innovative solutions for societal development.

As an accredited journal in the Science and Technology Index (SINTA), the journal is indexed and abstracted in several reputable databases, including GARUDA, Google Scholar, Crossref, and Dimensions. The journal has also established international visibility through publications and citations indexed in the Scopus database.

The journal maintains a strong commitment to academic integrity and ethical publishing practices in accordance with the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All submitted manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, and ethical compliance to ensure the quality and credibility of published research.

With its commitment to open-access principles, the journal provides free and unrestricted access to all published content, supporting global knowledge dissemination and fostering collaboration among researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers. The journal welcomes contributions that offer theoretical insights, empirical evidence, comparative analyses, and policy recommendations relevant to contemporary social issues and sustainable societal development.

For more information regarding manuscript submission, publication ethics, peer-review procedures, and editorial policies, please visit the journal website: https://www.ilomata.org/index.php/ijss .

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, and case studies in social science and related disciplines. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Sociology and Social Change
Social and Cultural Studies
Community Development
Education and Educational Policy
Teaching and Learning Innovation
Human Development and Social Welfare
Law and Society
Human Rights and Justice Studies
Political Science
Public Administration
Public Policy and Governance
Public Sector Reform
Communication and Media Studies
Digital Communication and Social Media
Journalism and Information Society
International Relations
Gender and Diversity Studies
Population and Demographic Studies
Religion and Society
Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Behavioral and Social Psychology
Development Studies
Globalization and Contemporary Social Issues
Interdisciplinary Social Science Research
The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from sociology, education, law, political science, public administration, communication studies, psychology, development studies, and other social science disciplines. Studies addressing social transformation, governance, public policy, human development, digital society, sustainability, and emerging societal challenges at local, national, regional, and global levels are highly encouraged.