Aims, Focus, and Scopus

Interaction, Community Engagement, and Social Environment (ICESE) is a leading peer-reviewed and open-access journal, published by Institute for Advanced Social, Science, and Sustainable Future (IASSSF), Jakarta, Indonesia, with e-ISSN: 3025-0293. ICESE is published twice a year (January and July), and all articles published are available online with open access.

 

Aims

ICESE is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal that focuses on the scholarly exploration and research within the field of social environments, particularly in the context of sustainability. The journal is committed to advancing knowledge through the publication of high-quality research that delves into methods, practices, action research, and the exploration of cross-cutting issues relevant to social environments.

 

Focus

ICESE focuses on the publication of articles that explore the intersection of community engagement and social environments, with an emphasis on sustainability. The journal encourages submissions that offer critical perspectives, case studies, and best practices that can contribute to better understanding and strategies for addressing current and emerging challenges in the field.

 

Scope

This journal seeks to publish a broad range of scholarly articles, including:

  1. Community-based environmental governance
    Studies that explore participatory approaches in managing environmental resources involving communities, governments, and other stakeholders.
  2. Youth and educational empowerment for sustainability
    Research on youth engagement, environmental education, and awareness-raising initiatives that contribute to sustainable behavioral change.
  3. Cross-sectoral collaboration for sustainability
    Research highlighting partnerships among academia, government, industry, and civil society in addressing environmental challenges.
  4. Civic engagement and participatory development
    Case studies on community mobilization, bottom-up planning, and democratic involvement in environmental or social initiatives.
  5. Policy innovation and adaptive governance
    Critical evaluations of laws, regulations, and institutional frameworks that aim to foster sustainability and social justice.
  6. Sociocultural dynamics in environmental contexts
    Insights into how cultural, behavioral, and social norms influence and respond to environmental challenges.
  7. Environmental education and behavioral change
    Studies on the role of education, awareness, and communication in fostering eco-friendly mindsets and actions.
  8. Social justice in environmental development
    Critical perspectives on inequality, policy impacts, and the protection of vulnerable groups in sustainability agendas.
  9. Social conflict and community-based resolution
    Analyses of environmental disputes and the role of local wisdom and participation in conflict resolution.
  10. Policy innovation and adaptive governance
    Critical evaluations of laws, regulations, and institutional frameworks that aim to foster sustainability and social justice.
  11. Cultural identity and environmental stewardship
    Exploration of cultural norms, traditions, and values that support ecological protection and social harmony.