IJTIMAIYAH: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Budaya is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the publication of original research articles and scholarly studies in the fields of social science education, social sciences, and cultural studies. The journal emphasizes critical, empirical, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding educational practices, social dynamics, cultural transformation, and contemporary societal issues, particularly in the Indonesian and Southeast Asian contexts.
The journal welcomes contributions that advance theoretical understanding, methodological development, and practical knowledge in education, society, and culture. Its scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
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Social Science Education: Social studies (IPS) education, curriculum development, teaching and learning strategies, educational media and technology, assessment, teacher professionalism, and educational innovation.
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Educational Studies and Social Learning: Educational policy, sociology of education, character education, civic education, social values in education, and the relationship between education and social change.
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Sociology and Social Dynamics: Social interaction, social institutions, social stratification, social inequality, community development, social welfare, social conflict, and social change.
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Anthropology and Cultural Studies: Local wisdom, cultural identity, ethnicity, traditions, rituals, oral history, cultural heritage, and the transformation of local and regional cultures.
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Society, Policy, and Contemporary Issues: Public policy and its social implications, community participation, environmental and social justice, labor and employment issues, digital transformation, and other contemporary challenges affecting society.
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Religion, Values, and Society: The interaction of religion, social values, education, and culture, including studies of religious practices and their implications for social relations and community life.
IJTIMAIYAH particularly encourages research that connects theoretical perspectives with empirical evidence, provides original contributions to social and cultural scholarship, and offers meaningful implications for educational practice, public policy, and community development. Interdisciplinary studies are welcome when their central research questions and contributions are clearly related to the journal's core fields of social science education, social sciences, and cultural studies.
