About the Journal

Journal Title : SocioPedia: Journal of Sociology and Social Development
Initial : SocioPedia
Language : Indonesia and English
e-ISSN : xxxx-xxxx
DOI : https://doi.org/10.55681/SocioPedia by  
Publisher : LPPM Institut Pendidikan Nusantaraglobal
Editor-in-chief : Ahmad Hadi Pranoto, S.Pd.,M.Pd.
Frequency : January, April, July, October
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SocioPedia: Journal of Sociology and Social Development is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to analyzing the structural dynamics of human societies and the progressive frameworks of social development. Positioned at the intersection of critical sociology, public policy, and human welfare, the journal serves as an essential global forum for sociologists, development practitioners, social workers, and policy architects. SocioPedia prioritizes macro-level structural critiques, rigorous empirical investigations, and innovative theoretical models that address systemic inequalities, institutional evolution, and community empowerment. By bridging classical sociological doctrines with contemporary challenges of globalization and marginalized populations, the journal fosters a deeper understanding of how collective agency, inclusive governance, and targeted social interventions drive sustainable social progress.

Scope and Topics

The journal welcomes high-quality original research articles, critical reviews, and conceptual papers that offer significant contributions to the following thematic areas:

  • Sociological Theory & Structural Analysis: Contemporary sociological frameworks, critical race theory, gender and intersectionality, class stratification, and the sociology of institutions.

  • Social Development, Welfare & Policy: Evaluation of poverty alleviation programs, social security systems, public health sociology, family structures, and international development paradigms.

  • Community Empowerment & Social Work: Participatory community development, grassroots movements, non-governmental organization (NGO) dynamics, urban-rural community resilience, and evidence-based social work practices.

  • Migration, Globalization & Demography: Forced displacement, transnational migration patterns, urbanization challenges, demographic shifts, and cultural identity preservation within globalized societies.

  • Social Justice, Human Rights & Inclusivity: Disproportionate socio-economic impacts on vulnerable groups, indigenous rights, youth development, and systemic legal-social advocacy models.

Publication Frequency

To ensure rigorous editorial oversight, thorough peer review, and timely dissemination of cutting-edge social research, SocioPedia is published semi-annually (2 issues per year, typically scheduled for release in June and December). Special thematic issues targeting urgent global social crises or emergent developmental challenges may be commissioned by the Editorial Board.

Peer Review Process

SocioPedia enforces a strict double-blind peer review policy to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity and sociological objectivity.

  1. Initial Desk Evaluation: Every submission undergoes a preliminary screening by the Editor-in-Chief or Managing Editor to assess thematic alignment, methodological validity, and structural integrity. Plagiarism screening via Turnitin/iThenticate is strictly executed at this stage, requiring a similarity index below the journal's maximum threshold.

  2. Expert Peer Review: Manuscripts passing the desk evaluation are anonymized and assigned to at least two independent international reviewers who are established experts in sociology or social development sectors.

  3. Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the Editorial Board renders one of four decisions: Acceptance, Revisions Required (Minor/Major), Resubmit for Review, or Rejection. The final decision rests entirely on the intellectual merit, theoretical novelty, and empirical rigor of the work.

Mission Statement

The mission of SocioPedia is to deconstruct structural inequalities and catalyze inclusive development models within an increasingly fractured global landscape. Grounded in the philosophy that targeted social progress and empirical sociology are the absolute pillars for human dignity and global equity, the journal aims to democratize social knowledge by providing an unrestricted, high-impact platform for global scholarly dialogue. Through the promotion of diverse methodological approaches—including qualitative ethnography, quantitative demographic analysis, mixed-methods, and comparative-historical research—SocioPedia seeks to empower human advocates, inspire public developers, and shape equitable frameworks for global social evolution.

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