About the Journal

Humaniora: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse across the intersections of social sciences and humanities. The journal provides a rigorous and inclusive platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to publish original research, critical analyses, and empirical studies that explore the complexities of human society, culture, and behavior—with particular emphasis on the Indonesian and Southeast Asian context.

Aim & Scope

The journal welcomes contributions from a wide range of disciplines within the social sciences and humanities. Humaniora particularly encourages interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary works that transcend conventional academic boundaries and offer fresh perspectives on contemporary social and cultural phenomena.

Focus Areas

  1. Culture, Society & Everyday Life — Social identity, ethnic relations, local traditions, community dynamics, and everyday cultural practices.
  2. Heritage, Tourism & Material Worlds — Cultural heritage, archaeology, community-based tourism, and the politics of material culture.
  3. Media, Art & Representation — Literary studies, visual arts, digital media, film studies, and cultural representation.
  4. Law, Policy & Social Justice — Customary law, human rights, legal pluralism, gender equality, and socio-political policy analysis.
  5. Education, Language & Literature — Language education, linguistics, literary criticism, bilingualism, and curriculum in social-cultural contexts.
  6. Health, Society & Culture — Social determinants of health, ethnomedicine, health behavior, and cultural perspectives on well-being.

Submission Types

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts: Research Articles, Book Reviews, Empirical Reports, Review Articles, and Short Communications.

Language of Publication

The journal accepts manuscripts in English and Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia). Authors are encouraged to submit in English to maximize international reach and indexing eligibility.