Publication Schedule

Socultra

Publication Schedule

Socultra: Journal of Social & Cultural Studies is published twice a year: January–June and July–December.

Manuscripts are accepted year-round (rolling submission). The schedule below serves as a target and may adjust to editorial capacity, thematic issues, and reviewer availability.

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1. Frequency & Issue Periods

  • Issue No. 1 (January–June) — published no later than the end of June.
  • Issue No. 2 (July–December) — published no later than the end of December.
  • Submission window: open throughout the year (rolling basis).
Special issues or thematic volumes may follow separate timelines announced through official calls for papers.

2. Timeline & Submission Deadlines (Targets)

To maintain consistency in publication, Socultra follows the timeline below as a general editorial target:

Issue Period Recommended Submission Cut-off Online Publication (Target)
No. 1 January–June by 31 March no later than 30 June
No. 2 July–December by 30 September no later than 31 December
Submissions received after the recommended dates will be processed for the next issue unless the Editorial Office announces otherwise.

3. Editorial Process & SLAs

  • Desk screening (scope, structure, and completeness): approx. 3–5 business days.
  • Double-blind peer review (≥2 reviewers): approx. 4–6 weeks.
  • Author revision (if requested): approx. 2–3 weeks.
  • Copyediting and layout/proof: approx. 2–3 weeks.
  • DOI registration & online publication: activated via Crossref before or at the time of posting.
These SLAs are target averages and may vary depending on submission volume, reviewer response time, and editorial coordination. All updates are communicated via OJS and email.

4. Related Guidelines & Policies

5. Contact

Editorial Office – Socultra: Journal of Social & Cultural Studies
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://journal.fajarpos.com/
Version: 2025-10. This page will be updated when the publication schedule changes.