About the Journal

Journal of Socio-Cultural Sustainability and Resilience (JSCSR) is a leading peer-reviewed and open-access journal, published by Institute for Advanced Social, Science, and Sustainable Future (IASSSF), Jakarta, Indonesia. JSCSR is published twice a year (January and July), and all articles published are available online with open access.

 

Aims

JSCSR aims to publish scholarly works that critically engage with community development dynamics, socio-environmental issues, and cultural sustainability. The journal seeks to contribute to global understanding in these areas, with a particular emphasis on research relevant to Indonesian society.

 

Focus

JSCSR focuses on publishing high-quality articles that foster discussions and debates about the preservation of local wisdom, community empowerment, and sustainable development. The journal encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches, highlighting how local strategies and innovations can enhance cultural resilience and sustainability within the Indonesian context, while also promoting socio-environmental justice.

 

Scope

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

  • Socio-Cultural Sustainability and Resilience
    Studies exploring how communities sustain and adapt their socio-cultural systems in response to environmental, political, and economic challenges.
  • Community Empowerment and Local Leadership
    Research on participatory development, grassroots leadership, and strategies to enhance agency within communities for long-term resilience.
  • Youth, Identity, and Civic Engagement
    Investigations into the roles of young people in shaping societal transformation, political awareness, and community innovation.
  • Socio-Economic Resilience and Entrepreneurship
    Analyses of how economic education, family practices, and community-based entrepreneurship contribute to sustainable livelihoods.
  • Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Practices
    Studies on the preservation, transformation, and relevance of traditional knowledge, indigenous rituals, and local wisdom in contemporary society.
  • Environmental Governance and Community-Based Resource Management
    Research addressing the role of local and traditional governance systems in environmental protection and sustainable resource use.
  • Socio-Cultural Dynamics in Urban and Rural Sustainability
    Studies that explore how social interactions, local cultural values, and community traditions shape sustainable practices in both rural and urban areas, including challenges of adaptation and social resilience amidst spatial transformation and development.
  • Water, Food, and Energy Security in Society
    Research exploring community-based approaches to ensure access and equity in essential resources for sustainable living.
  • Social Innovation and Participatory Development
    Investigations into innovative models, programs, or technologies initiated or co-created by communities to solve local problems and promote resilience.

e-ISSN: 3025-0269

Announcements

Current Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2: January (2025)

All contributors in this issue are affiliated with institutions in Indonesia, with research teams based in cities such as Muaro Jambi, Makassar, Depok, Sumedang, and Central Jakarta. The institutions represented include Universitas Jambi, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Universitas Indonesia, and Universitas Padjadjaran.

Published: 2025-01-31

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