Focus and Scope

KOMUNITAS: Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi is a scholarly journal dedicated to the publication of original research articles and critical scholarly discussions in the field of sociology. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, students, and practitioners to examine social structures, social relations, cultural practices, institutions, and social transformations in diverse societal contexts.

The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions that advance sociological knowledge and understanding of contemporary social issues. It particularly encourages studies that explore the dynamics of Indonesian society, including the distinctive social and cultural characteristics of island and archipelagic communities.

The focus and scope of KOMUNITAS: Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Socio-Cultural Sociology
• Urban Sociology
• Rural Sociology
• Sociology of Education
• Sociology of Law
• Sociology of Religion
• Sociology of Gender
• Political Sociology
• Economic Sociology
• Sociology of the Family
• Sociology of Social Change
• Sociology of Development
• Archipelagic Sociology

The journal welcomes manuscripts employing diverse sociological perspectives, theoretical frameworks, and research methods, provided that they demonstrate clear sociological relevance and contribute meaningfully to the development of sociological scholarship. Submissions should present a well-defined research problem, appropriate methodological approaches, and findings or arguments that offer substantive contributions to sociological theory, empirical understanding, or social policy.

KOMUNITAS: Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi aims to foster scholarly exchange and contribute to a deeper understanding of social life, social diversity, and social change at local, national, and broader levels.