Focus and Scope

Journal Noken: Social Sciences accepts academic articles in the form of research findings, conceptual studies and critical analyses in the field of social sciences. The journal focuses on studies of social dynamics, governance, politics, public policy, communication, culture, tourism, social development and contemporary social c

The scope of the Journal Noken: Social Sciences includes:

  1. Sociology and Social Dynamics: Covering studies on social change, social structure, social conflict, social integration, social stratification, social movements, rural communities, urban communities, and the dynamics of social life within communities.
  2. Political Science, Democracy and Governance: This covers studies of democracy, elections, political parties, political behaviour, political participation, political leadership, regional autonomy, local government, village governance, and the relationship between the state and society.
  3. Public Administration and Public Policy: Covers the study of public administration, public services, bureaucratic reform, policy implementation, policy evaluation, public sector innovation, accountability, and the management of public organisations.
  4. Communication, Media and the Digital Society: Covers the study of social communication, political communication, public communication, digital literacy, public opinion, media culture, social media, and the impact of digital technology on society.
  5. Anthropology, Culture and Local Wisdom: Covers the study of culture, social identity, indigenous communities, traditions, local values, social symbols, rituals, cultural change, and the preservation of local wisdom in community life.
  6. Social Development, Empowerment and Community Well-being: This covers research into community empowerment, participatory development, poverty, social inequality, the social economy, MSMEs, social protection, gender, the family, vulnerable groups, and the improvement of community well-being.
  7. Sustainable Tourism: The socio-economic impacts of tourism, community-based destination development, and tourism policy.
  8. International Relations and Global Studies: Studies on foreign policy, international cooperation, city diplomacy, international comparisons, and Indonesia’s engagement with international institutions and norms.

Types of Research Accepted

Journal Noken: Social Sciences publishes research employing a variety of methodological approaches, including:

  • Qualitative research (ethnography, case studies, phenomenology, data-driven theory)
  • Quantitative research (experimental, quasi-experimental, survey-based)
  • Mixed-methods research
  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
  • Action research and participatory approaches

All submitted manuscripts must be original works that have not been previously published and are not currently under review by another journal. Articles must meet the journal’s standards in terms of academic rigour, ethical integrity and scientific contribution