About the Journal

The Journal of Character and Environment (JOCAE) is committed to raising public awareness about environmental sustainability. JOCAE publishes research articles and reviews from various disciplines (multidisciplinary) related to human character in relation to the environment. JOCAE also focuses on research in the fields of education, science, and social humanities.

Journal of Character and Environment (JOCAE) 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: 3025-0404. JOCAE is published twice a year (January and July), and all articles published are available online with open access.

Aims

JOCAE aims to deepen the understanding of the interactions between environmental ethics, local traditions, and socio-cultural aspects within the context of environmental management. This journal is committed to advancing research that provides insights into how cultural values and ethics shape and are shaped by environmental policies. Its primary goal is to enhance public awareness about environmental issues and promote the application of sustainability principles within communities, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

 

Focus

JOCAE focuses on publishing research that integrates environmental ethics with cultural and social contexts. The journal prioritizes studies that explore how cultural values and practices influence and are influenced by environmental management, and vice versa. Articles that offer innovative perspectives, challenge conventional views, and propose practical solutions to enrich sustainability efforts are particularly welcomed.

 

Scope

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

  1. Ecological Character Transformation in Contemporary Societies     
    Explores how human character, values, and norms evolve in response to global environmental crises and sustainability challenges.
  2. Moral Character and Social Adaptation to Environmental Change    
    Investigates the role of integrity, empathy, and moral responsibility in shaping community resilience amidst ecological disruption.
  3. Cultural Narratives and the Construction of Environmental Awareness       
    Examines myths, folklore, and traditional knowledge systems as foundations for collective ecological consciousness.
  4. Environmental Psychology and Pro-Environmental Behavior
    Analyzes how individual and collective character traits influence actions that support environmental conservation and stewardship.
  5. Ecospirituality and Intergenerational Environmental Ethics                  
    Studies the role of spiritual and religious beliefs in fostering long-term environmental responsibility and moral obligations across generations.
  6. Value Conflicts and Moral Dilemmas in Environmental Governance              
    Highlights ethical tensions and character-based decisions in cases where environmental interests intersect with cultural or economic values.
  7. Collective Character and Social Capital for Ecological Resilience   
    Explores how trust, cooperation, and social cohesion contribute to community-based environmental sustainability efforts.

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Vol. 3 No. 2: (January) 2026
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Published: 2026-01-30

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