JOINT: Journal of Issues and National Thought is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published biannually (April and October) by PT Rabiah Media Publisher in collaboration with ITBM Wakatobi. The journal publishes covers topics such as National Policy and Governance, National Identity and Civic Thought, Social and Cultural Issues, Law, Politics, and Public Affairs, National Development and Public Issues, Media, Communication, and Public Discourse. Each submitted manuscript undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer-review process and is evaluated by at least two expert reviewers.