Focus and Scope

Focus

TAUTAN: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting academic discourse in the fields of social sciences, humanities, psychology, and social studies (IPS). The journal provides a platform for publishing original research articles, empirical investigations, conceptual analyses, and interdisciplinary studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of human behavior, social interactions, educational practices, cultural dynamics, and contemporary societal transformations.

The journal welcomes scholarly contributions employing quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, comparative, and interdisciplinary approaches. It emphasizes theoretical advancement, methodological rigor, and practical relevance in addressing social, psychological, cultural, educational, and humanitarian challenges at local, national, and global levels.

Scope

The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Social Sciences

  • Sociology and Social Theory
  • Social Anthropology
  • Political Science and Political Sociology
  • Public Administration and Public Policy
  • Social Welfare and Social Development
  • Community Development and Empowerment
  • Gender Studies and Social Inclusion
  • International Relations and Global Studies
  • Social Change and Contemporary Society

2. Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

  • General Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Personality Psychology
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Health Psychology and Psychological Well-being
  • Community Psychology
  • Family and Child Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychology of Religion
  • Digital Psychology and Cyberpsychology
  • Human Behavior and Behavioral Studies

3. Humanities

  • Philosophy and Ethics
  • History and Historical Studies
  • Language and Linguistics
  • Literature and Literary Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Religious Studies
  • Arts and Aesthetics
  • Local Wisdom and Indigenous Knowledge
  • Identity, Values, and Human Civilization
  • Heritage and Cultural Preservation

4. Social Studies (Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial/IPS)

  • Social Studies Education
  • Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction
  • Teaching and Learning of Social Studies
  • Social Studies Learning Strategies and Innovations
  • Social Studies Learning Media and Technology
  • Social Studies Assessment and Evaluation
  • Integrated Social Studies Education
  • Social Studies Literacy and Critical Thinking
  • Citizenship and Civic Education
  • Geography Education and Human Geography
  • History Education and Historical Awareness
  • Economic Education and Economic Literacy
  • Sociology Education and Social Awareness
  • Multicultural and Global Education
  • Environmental and Sustainability Education
  • Local Wisdom in Social Studies Education
  • Digital Transformation in Social Studies Learning
  • Character Education and Social Values

5. Education and Human Development

  • Educational Studies and Pedagogy
  • Sociology of Education
  • Psychology of Learning
  • Character and Values Education
  • Inclusive Education
  • Educational Transformation
  • Human Development and Lifelong Learning

6. Communication, Media, and Digital Society

  • Communication Studies
  • Media and Cultural Communication
  • Digital Communication and Social Media
  • Digital Society and Social Transformation
  • Human–Technology Interaction
  • Artificial Intelligence and Human Behavior
  • Digital Culture and Online Communities
  • Media Psychology

7. Interdisciplinary Social and Humanities Studies

  • Social and Psychological Dimensions of Human Development
  • Religion, Culture, and Society
  • Gender, Family, and Community Studies
  • Social Justice, Human Rights, and Inclusion
  • Migration, Identity, and Multiculturalism
  • Human Behavior in Social and Cultural Contexts
  • Sustainability and Social Development
  • Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, Humanities, Psychology, and Social Studies

Publication Scope

TAUTAN: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora welcomes original research articles and scholarly studies that demonstrate clear theoretical contributions, methodological rigor, academic originality, and relevance to its disciplinary scope. The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary research integrating social, psychological, cultural, educational, and humanistic perspectives to address emerging challenges in contemporary society.

The journal also welcomes research in Social Studies (IPS), particularly studies focusing on curriculum development, instructional innovation, social studies learning, social literacy, civic awareness, and the integration of social sciences into educational practices.

Manuscripts must demonstrate a clear connection to the journal's focus and scope, comply with established standards of research and publication ethics, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge in social sciences, humanities, psychology, and social studies.