Aims and Scope
JOINT: Journal of Issues and National Thought aims to disseminate original and high-quality research that contributes to the development of critical perspectives on national issues, public discourse, and intellectual thought related to society, governance, and national development. The journal provides a scholarly platform for academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to publish empirical studies, conceptual analyses, and evidence-based research addressing contemporary national and societal challenges.
The journal focuses on research that examines national thought, public policy, governance, social dynamics, and civic engagement across various social, political, cultural, and institutional contexts. Through rigorous scholarly contributions, the journal encourages constructive dialogue, critical reflection, and innovative perspectives that support sustainable national development and democratic governance.
JOINT: Journal of Issues and National Thought encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research approaches that integrate perspectives from political science, sociology, public administration, law, economics, cultural studies, and communication studies to address emerging national and global challenges that influence national identity, policy formulation, and public discourse.
Scope of the Journal
The journal accepts manuscripts reporting empirical research, theoretical studies, literature reviews, and policy analyses related to national issues and public thought in various societal and institutional contexts. The scope includes, but is not limited to:
- National Policy and Governance
- Public policy analysis and governance reforms
- Democratic governance and institutional development
- Public administration and national policy implementation
- Transparency, accountability, and good governance
- National Identity and Civic Thought
- National identity and nationalism
- Citizenship, civic values, and social responsibility
- Political culture and public participation
- National ideology and public discourse
- Social and Cultural Issues
- Social change and societal development
- Cultural diversity and national integration
- Community development and social cohesion
- Media, culture, and national narratives
- Law, Politics, and Public Affairs
- Legal frameworks and constitutional studies
- Political dynamics and electoral systems
- Human rights and social justice
- Public policy and political communication
- National Development and Public Issues
- Economic development and national policy
- Education and human resource development
- Sustainable development and social welfare
- Contemporary national and global challenges
- Media, Communication, and Public Discourse
- Media studies and national narratives
- Digital communication and public opinion
- Information dissemination and political communication
- Social media and civic engagement
Publication Policy
JOINT: Journal of Issues and National Thought prioritizes manuscripts that:
- Present original research with strong theoretical and empirical contributions related to national issues and public thought
- Apply rigorous qualitative, quantitative, or mixed research methodologies
- Address emerging national challenges and societal transformations
- Provide practical implications for policymakers, academics, and public institutions
- Encourage critical thinking, intellectual discourse, and constructive solutions for national development
The journal accepts articles written in English (primary) and Indonesian, particularly those that demonstrate national relevance, comparative perspectives, and contributions to the understanding of public issues and national thought in a global context.
