About the Journal

Sosiwara: Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by LPPM Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai. The journal is devoted to advancing knowledge and scholarly discourse in the fields of social sciences and cultural studies through the publication of high-quality empirical research, theoretical studies, conceptual papers, and critical analyses. It provides an academic platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and professionals to share scientific contributions that enhance the understanding of social life, cultural dynamics, and contemporary societal issues.

The journal primarily focuses on the study of contemporary social and cultural phenomena through interdisciplinary perspectives within the fields of social sciences and cultural studies. It particularly encourages scholarly works that contribute to the understanding of society, culture, community development, governance, social transformation, human interaction, and other issues relevant to the advancement of society and culture at local, national, regional, and global levels.

Manuscripts submitted to the journal may be written in Indonesian or English and must demonstrate originality, scientific rigor, methodological soundness, academic integrity, and relevance to the journal's focus and scope. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by qualified reviewers to ensure the quality, validity, originality, and scholarly contribution of every published article.

As an open-access publication, Sosiwara: Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya is committed to the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge and the promotion of accessible, high-quality academic research. The journal aspires to become a reputable scholarly reference and a respected forum for academic exchange, supporting the advancement of research, scholarly collaboration, and intellectual development in the fields of social sciences and cultural studies at both national and international levels.

Journal Identity

Focus and Scope

Sosiwara: Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, and critical studies in the fields of social sciences and cultural studies. The journal welcomes manuscripts written in both Indonesian and English.

The journal specifically addresses the following themes:

1. Social Sciences
2. Cultural Studies
3. Society and Community Development
4. Public Policy, Governance, and Society
5. Media, Communication, and Digital Society
6. Socio-Legal Studies
7. Gender, Diversity, and Social Inclusion
8. Environment, Culture, and Society
9. Anthropology and Cultural Heritage
10. Contemporary Social and Cultural Issues