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Author Guidelines

Journal of JAFA

Before You Submit

Please review the responsibilities, editorial pathway, and checklist below to ensure a smooth submission.

Submissions are first screened by an editor for fit with the journal’s aims & scope. Suitable manuscripts proceed to double-blind peer review.

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1. Overview

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of the journal. Manuscripts deemed suitable will be sent for peer review before a decision is made to accept or reject.

Important: Ensure your study design, argumentation, title, and abstract are clear and coherent. A concise title and a stand-alone abstract increase the likelihood that expert reviewers agree to evaluate your paper.

2. Responsibilities & Permissions

  • Obtain permission to publish any third-party content included with your submission (e.g., photos, figures, documents, datasets, software).
  • Ensure that all listed authors consent to be identified as authors and approve the submitted version.
  • Where appropriate, secure ethics approval from a relevant committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study’s country (include the committee name and approval code).

3. Editorial Handling

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum quality standards or falls outside the scope. Submissions that pass editorial screening will undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Decisions (accept / revise / reject) are communicated with reasons.

4. Formatting & Readiness

  • Follow the journal’s Author Guidelines for structure, formatting, references, and declarations.
  • Use a consistent citation style (e.g., APA 7th) and include DOI links where available; ensure in-text citations match the reference list.
  • Number and label all tables/figures; cite them in the text; provide images at appropriate resolution.
  • Prepare a stand-alone abstract and ensure your argument is logically structured and clearly articulated.
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Submission Preparation Checklist

Journal of JAFA

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must satisfy the requirements below before they are sent for review.

Submissions that do not meet these checks may be returned to authors for correction prior to peer review.

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1. Overview

Authors must ensure that their manuscripts comply with the journal’s Author Guidelines and the following preparation checklist. Confirming these items helps prevent delays and supports a smooth editorial workflow.

2. Submission Checklist

Please verify that your submission meets all of the following requirements:

  1. This submission complies with the journal’s Author Guidelines in terms of structure, formatting, and referencing style.
  2. This submission has not been previously published and is not under consideration by another journal.
  3. All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness (including DOI links where available).
  4. All tables and figures are properly numbered, labeled, and cited in the text; images meet minimum quality requirements.
  5. Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, software, and other third-party materials supplied with this submission.
  6. All authors consent to authorship and approve the submitted version, with the order of authors agreed upon.
  7. Where applicable, ethics approval and informed consent are documented in the manuscript (include committee name and approval code).
  8. Each author has provided a valid ORCID iD, and institutional affiliations are identified with ROR IDs on the title page.
  9. A clear Data Availability statement is included, indicating how supporting data can be accessed (if applicable).

Tip: Ensure your ORCID (all authors) and ROR IDs (affiliations) are provided on the title page, and include a Data Availability statement where applicable.

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Socultra Articles

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Articles — Socultra: Journal of Social & Cultural Studies

A peer-reviewed forum for critical inquiry into social life, cultural practices, and human interactions— bridging theory and evidence across contemporary and historical contexts.

This page outlines our article focus and topic areas. Authors should also consult the Author Guidelines and use the official template before submission.

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1. Overview

Socultra: Journal of Social & Cultural Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal that provides a scholarly forum for critical inquiry into the complexities of social life, cultural practices, and human interactions in contemporary and historical contexts. The journal welcomes contributions from diverse disciplines and methodological traditions, aiming to foster interdisciplinary dialogue that advances the understanding of societies and cultures across the globe. By bridging theoretical reflection with empirical research, Socultra contributes to academic debates and practical insights relevant to communities, policymakers, and cultural institutions.

2. Focus & Scope

The journal accommodates a wide range of topics in social and cultural studies, including but not limited to:

  • Sociology & Anthropology — social structures, social change, stratification, everyday practices, and cultural lifeworlds across societies.
  • Cultural & Media Studies — popular culture, media production and consumption, identity representation, and audience practices in the digital age.
  • Globalization & Social Identity — migration, transnational networks, and the effects of global interconnections on individual and collective identities.
  • Gender Studies & Feminism — gender roles, feminist theories, intersectionality, and the pursuit of equality and rights in diverse socio-cultural contexts.
  • Ethnography & Community Studies — participatory, in-depth, and decolonial approaches to understanding community knowledge and practices.
  • Religion & Social Relations — the role of religion in social, political, and cultural life, including pluralism and interfaith dynamics.
  • Social Change & Public Policy — how policy design, welfare regimes, and governance structures shape social dynamics across different nations.
  • Multiculturalism Studies — intercultural interactions, diversity, inclusion, and the implementation of social integration policies.
  • Digitalization & Technology in Society — the impact of platforms, algorithms, and datafication on culture, labor, and social behavior.
  • Social Ecology & Sustainability — human–environment relations, climate justice, and sustainability transitions.
Through this comprehensive scope, Socultra is committed to publishing high-quality research that deepens theoretical insights, engages real-world issues, and enriches global scholarly conversations on society and culture.
 
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Copyright Notice

Socultra — Journal of JAFA

Copyright & Licensing

Socultra applies the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license to maximize lawful sharing, reuse, and impact of published works. Authors retain copyright.

Unless otherwise indicated, Socultra content is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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1. Overview

Socultra: Journal of Social & Cultural Studies uses Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) for all published articles. This open license enables broad, lawful reuse with attribution, accelerating dissemination and impact while authors retain their copyright.

2. Author Rights & Right of First Publication

  • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication; the work is simultaneously licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  • Authors may enter into additional, non-exclusive agreements to distribute the published version (e.g., deposit in an institutional repository or include in a book) with acknowledgment of first publication in this journal.

3. Self-Archiving & Prior Posting

Authors may post preprints and postprints online (e.g., repositories or personal sites) before, during, and after submission. This can foster scholarly exchange and increase visibility and citations (see discussions on the effect of Open Access).

4. License Preference & Policy

Socultra adopts CC BY (or equivalent) as the optimal framework for publication, distribution, use, and reuse of scientific works. We recognize that free access > paid, free > limited, and free under CC BY > free under stricter open licenses. We strive to advance openness as far and as soon as possible.

5. CC BY 4.0 — Summary of Permissions

Legal code: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

You are free to:
  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

These freedoms cannot be revoked as long as you follow the license terms.

Under the following terms:
  • Attribution — Give appropriate credit, link the license, and indicate changes. Do not imply endorsement by the licensor.
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Privacy Statement

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Socultra: Journal of Social & Cultural Studies — Privacy Statement

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This statement explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices and rights available to you when interacting with our journal and platform.

This policy applies to authors, reviewers, editors, and readers who use our Open Journal System (OJS) and related services.

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1. Introduction

At Socultra: Journal of Social & Cultural Studies, part of the Journal of JAFA portfolio, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you engage with our journal and OJS platform.

2. Scope & Definitions

  • Scope: applies to authors, reviewers, editors, and readers using our website, submission system, and communications.
  • Personal data: information that identifies or can reasonably identify an individual (e.g., name, email, affiliation).
  • Processing: any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, disclosure, deletion).

3. Information We Collect

  • Account & profile: name, email address, affiliation, country, ORCID, role (author/reviewer/editor).
  • Submission & review: manuscript metadata, co-author details, correspondence history, reviewer reports and decisions.
  • Technical: IP address, browser/OS information, usage logs generated by our platform for security and performance.
  • Communications: emails and messages exchanged with the editorial office or through OJS.
We do not knowingly collect data from children/minors. If you believe a minor has provided data, please contact us to remove it.

4. How We Use Information

We process personal data only for journal-related purposes, such as:

  • Managing accounts, submissions, peer review workflows, and editorial decisions.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers regarding journal activities.
  • Ensuring platform security, improving services, and producing aggregate, non-identifying analytics.
  • Fulfilling legal obligations (e.g., recordkeeping, responding to lawful requests).

We do not sell personal data. We do not use automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

6. Sharing & Disclosure

  • Editorial workflow: data may be shared with editors, reviewers, and technical administrators strictly to manage the journal process.
  • Service providers: trusted vendors supporting hosting, backup, email delivery, or analytics under confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal: disclosures required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect rights, safety, and security.

We do not share personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for editorial, legal, and archival purposes. Typical retention periods align with scholarly publishing norms (e.g., maintaining peer review records and editorial decisions). When data are no longer needed, we delete or anonymize them in a reasonable timeframe.

8. Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. While we strive for robust protection, no system is entirely immune to risk.

9. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, enhance user experience, and analyze traffic in aggregate. You can manage cookies via your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect certain site functions.

10. Third-Party Links/Services

Our site may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies when visiting those services.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated version/date. Please review it periodically.

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12. Contact

Editorial Office – Socultra: Journal of Social & Cultural Studies
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://journal.fajarpos.com/

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