Aim and Scope

Journal of Life and Death: Journal of Eschatology (LaD) 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: 3025-275X. LaD is published twice a year (January and July), and all articles published are available online with open access.

 

Aims

LaD aims to publish scholarly works that explore the multidisciplinary studies of eschatology, incorporating insights from religion, philosophy, social sciences, psychology, literature, anthropology, and other related fields. It strives to contribute to the academic discourse on the relationship between life and death through a combination of theoretical and empirical research.

 

Focus

LaD focuses on disseminating high-quality research that examines the critical aspects of life and death from various perspectives. The journal emphasizes the integration of different academic disciplines to provide a comprehensive understanding of eschatological phenomena.

 

Scope

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

  1. Comparative Eschatology: Research that juxtaposes eschatological beliefs and practices across different religious and cultural traditions, revealing universal themes and unique perspectives on life, death, and the afterlife.

  2. Philosophical Dialogues on Mortality: Studies that critically engage with philosophical debates on the nature of existence, the ethical considerations surrounding life and death, and the metaphysical questions posed by the end of life.

  3. Sociocultural Impacts of Eschatology: Exploration of how eschatological beliefs shape societal norms, rituals, and collective behaviors, including the influence of these beliefs on law, governance, and community structures.

  4. Psychological and Emotional Responses to Death: Investigations into the psychological processes related to death awareness, including studies on grief, fear of death, and the psychological impact of afterlife beliefs on individual and group behavior.

  5. Eschatology in Arts and Literature: Critical analysis of how eschatological themes are represented in literature, visual arts, and media, focusing on the ways these creative expressions influence and reflect societal views on life and death.

  6. Rituals and Symbolism in Death Practices: Anthropological research that examines the rituals, symbols, and practices surrounding death in various cultures, offering insights into how communities construct meaning around the end of life.