About the Journal

Jurnal Sosiologi (JSOS) is serves as a scientific communication medium for studies in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, and Cultural Studies. It is officialy registered with e-ISSN 2776-0758 and ISSN 2239-2274. The journal is published biannually, in March and October, and circulated as an academic publication.

The primary objective of this journal is to facilitate academic discourse among scholars and students on sociologically relevant issues, functioning as a medium for the dissemination of scientific knowledge. It publishes works related to the development of concepts and theoretical studies, scholarly articles, research findings, book reviews, and discussions of current issues pertinent to the fields of Sociology, Politics, and Cultural Studies.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to, social criticism in the relationship between society and corporations, culture and indigenous communities, conflict and integration, pluralism in society, multicultural politics, gender and feminism, and environmental issues.

JSOS offers open access to ensure that the information and findings presented in its articles can benefit a broad audience. All journal articles are freely available for reading and download without any cost (Free of Charge). However, if any data or content from these articles are used as references or supporting material in other works, proper citation and acknowledgment of the original author must be provided.

Focus and Scope

Jurnal Sosiologi is an open access, peer-reviewed journal. The purpose of Jurnal Sosiologi is to publish original research articles and reviews that enrich theoretical understanding, as well as to promote and report empirical research on various sociological topics, including the environment, climate change and food security, gender, social inclusion, social change, digital society and culture, democracy, conflict, social movements, sustainable development, and urban and rural communities. The journal encourages and welcomes submissions of articles reporting findings using quantitative and qualitative research methods; articles that challenge conventional concepts and propose new conceptual approaches; and reports on methodological innovations and research processes.

Section Policies

Peer Review Process

Key points in the Peer Review Process:

Manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo initial screening by the editorial team before being considered for publication;
Manuscripts that pass the screening will be sent to at least two peer reviewers for review;
Peer reviewers independently make recommendations to the journal editor as to whether the manuscript should be rejected or accepted (with or without revision); and
The journal editor considers all feedback from peer reviewers and decides to accept or reject the manuscript.
How does it work?

When a manuscript is submitted to a journal, it is evaluated to see if it meets the criteria for submission. If so, the editorial team will select potential peer reviewers in the field of research to review the manuscript and make recommendations. There are four types of peer review used by SMARTSPORT:
- Single-blind: reviewers know the author's name, but authors do not know who reviewed their manuscript unless reviewers choose to sign their reports;
- Double-blind: reviewers do not know the author's name, and authors do not know who reviewed their manuscript;
- Open peer: authors know who the reviewers are, and reviewers know who the authors are. If the manuscript is accepted, the named review reports are published alongside the article; and
- Transparent: reviewers know the author's name, but authors do not know who reviewed their manuscript unless reviewers choose to sign their reports. If the manuscript is accepted, anonymous reviewer reports are published alongside the article.
  
  The peer-review process is as follows:
  
  1. Manuscript Submission
  
  2. Evaluation by the Editorial Board
  
  3. Peer Review Invitation
  
  4. Response to Invitation
  
  5. Review Conducted
  
  6. Editor Evaluates Review Results
  
  7. Decision
  
  8. Next Steps
  
  If accepted, the manuscript is sent to production. If the manuscript is rejected or sent back to the author for revision, the Section Editor will include constructive comments from the reviewers to help the author improve the article. The author must correct and revise the manuscript according to the reviewer's comments and instructions.
  
  If the editor approves the revised manuscript, the manuscript is considered accepted. Accepted manuscripts will be published online and are available as free downloadable PDF files (open access).

Publication Ethichs

The scientific publication code of ethics statement is a code of ethics statement for all parties involved in the scientific journal publication process, including: Managers, Editors, Peer Reviewers, and Authors. This statement of scientific publication ethics refers to LIPI Head Regulation Number 5 of 2014 concerning the Code of Ethics for Scientific Publication, which essentially upholds three ethical values in publication, namely:

Neutrality, which is freedom from conflicts of interest in publication management;
Fairness, which is giving authorship rights to those who are entitled to them; and
Honesty, which is free from Duplication, Fabrication, Falsification, and Plagiarism (DF2P) in publications.

This scientific publication code of ethics guide is translated and adopted based on Elsevier's publication ethics policy, which covers:

Ethical Standards for Editor in Chief:

Determining the name of the journal, its scientific scope, periodicity, and accreditation, if necessary;
Determining the membership of the editorial board;
Defining the relationship between the publisher, editors, peer reviewers, and other parties;
Respecting confidentiality, both for contributing researchers, authors/writers, editors, and peer reviewers;
Applying norms and provisions regarding intellectual property rights, particularly copyright;
Reviewing journal policies and communicating them to authors/writers, editors, peer reviewers, and readers;
Create a code of conduct for editors and peer reviewers;
Publish the journal regularly;
Ensure the availability of funding for the sustainability of journal publication;
Build a network of cooperation and marketing;
Improving the quality of the journal;
Preparing licensing and other legal aspects; and
The Editor-in-Chief's decision is final based on the submitted article.

Ethical Standards for Editors:

Publication Decisions: The editors of the Journal of Management and Public Administration (JMIAP) are responsible for publishing and deciding which articles to publish from those received. These decisions are based on the validation of the articles and their contribution to researchers and readers. In carrying out their duties, Editors are guided by the policies of the editorial board. They are subject to applicable legal provisions, including those related to defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with reviewers or other editors in making these decisions;
Objective Assessment: Editors evaluate manuscripts based on their intellectual content without discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, race, gender, nationality, etc;
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about manuscripts that have been received to anyone other than the author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, and the editorial board;
Conflict of Interest: Material submitted to the Journal of Management and Public Administration (JMIAP) and not yet published may not be used for the editor's personal research without the written permission of the author. Information or ideas obtained through anonymous review must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain. Editors must decline to review manuscripts if they have a conflict of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the author, company, or institution associated with the manuscript; and
Cooperation in Investigations: Editors must take responsive action when complaints regarding ethics arise in relation to manuscripts that have been accepted or articles that have been published. Editors may contact the authors of the manuscript and provide consideration of the complaint. Editors may also communicate further with the relevant institution or research organization. When the complaint has been resolved, matters such as publication of corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, or other notes should be considered.

Ethical Standards for Reviewers:

Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Anonymous peer review by reviewers helps editors make informed decisions and can assist authors in improving their writing through editorial feedback between reviewers and authors. Peer review is a crucial component of formal scholarly communication and the scientific method;
Timeliness: Suppose an assigned reviewer feels that they are not qualified to review a manuscript or knows that it will be impossible to complete the review promptly. In that case, the assigned reviewer must notify the editor immediately;
Every manuscript accepted for review must be treated as a confidential document. The manuscript must not be shown to or discussed with anyone else unless authorized by the editor;
Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers must clearly express their views, accompanied by supporting arguments;
Completeness and Originality of References: Reviewers must identify publications that the author has not cited. Any statement about observations or arguments that have been published previously must be accompanied by relevant citations. Reviewers should notify the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published works, to the best of the reviewer's knowledge; and
Conflict of Interest: Unpublished material from the article should not be used in the reviewer's own research without the written permission of the author(s). Information or ideas obtained through peer review should be kept confidential and not used for personal gain or advantage. Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts if they have a conflict of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the work.

Ethical Standards for Authors:

Writing Standards: Authors must present accurate papers/articles based on their research and provide objective discussions of the significance of their research. Research data must be presented accurately in the article. An article must be sufficiently detailed with adequate references to enable others to replicate the work. Fraud or inaccurate presentation of papers is unethical and unacceptable behavior;
Access to Research Data: Authors may be asked to provide raw data for review. They must provide public access to the data and store it for a reasonable period after publication;
Originality and Plagiarism: Plagiarism in all forms is unethical behavior in scientific publication and is unacceptable. Authors must ensure that all work presented is original and not plagiarized. If they have used the work and/or words of others, they must provide proper citations. There are various forms of plagiarism, including claiming someone else's writing as one's own, copying or rewriting substantial parts of someone else's work without proper citation, and misrepresenting the research results of others. Self-plagiarism is a form of plagiarism. Self-plagiarism is quoting results or sentences from one's own published work without citing the source;
Submission Requirements: Authors may not publish the same manuscript in more than one journal. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal is unethical behavior in scientific publication and is unacceptable;
Citing References: Proper acknowledgment of others' work is always required. Authors must cite publications that have influenced their work. Information obtained privately, such as in conversations, correspondence, or discussions with third parties, may not be used or reported without the written permission of the source of the information;
Authorship: Authors are individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the article. All parties who have made significant contributions are listed as co-authors. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors are listed in the manuscript, and that all co-authors have read and approved the final version of the work and have agreed to submit the manuscript for publication;
Hazards and Human Subjects: If the manuscript involves procedures or equipment that have unusual hazards inherent in their use, the author must clearly identify these in the manuscript. If the manuscript involves human subjects, the author must ensure that the manuscript contains a statement that all procedures were performed in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and that the relevant institutional committee has approved them. Authors must include a statement in the manuscript that approval has been obtained for experiments with human subjects. The privacy rights of human subjects must always be respected and protected. Consent, permission, and statements must be obtained if authors wish to include case details or other personal information in the manuscript. The author must retain written consent, and a copy of the consent or proof that consent has been obtained must be provided to the journal upon request; and
Errors in Published Manuscripts: When authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they are responsible for promptly notifying the journal editor and cooperating with the editor to retract or correct the manuscript. Suppose the editor obtains information from a third party that a published work contains significant errors. In that case, the author is responsible for immediately retracting or correcting the article or providing evidence to the editor regarding the accuracy of the original article.

Ethical Standards for Website Administrators:

Website Administrators are responsible for managing journal websites. Specifically, the scope of duties of Website Administrators is as follows:

Setting up the journal website;
Configuring system options and managing user accounts;
Registering editors, reviewers, and authors;
Managing journal features;
Viewing statistical reports; and
Uploading/publishing papers that have been accepted.

Article Processing Charges

Every article submitted to "Jurnal Sosiologi" will not have any 'Article Processing Charges'. This includes submitting, peer-reviewing, editing, publishing, maintaining and archiving, and allows immediate access to the full text versions of the articles.