AIMS AND SCOPE

Indonesian Social Science Review (ISSR) publishes high-quality, original research and rigorous analyses in Public Administration, Media and Communication, Governance, and Political Science. The journal aims to advance scholarly understanding of contemporary issues in public governance, political dynamics, and communication strategies across local, national, and global contexts.

ISSR welcomes interdisciplinary and critical studies focused on the following key areas:

FOCUS AND SCOPE AREAS
1. Public Administration
Covers research on public policy analysis, administrative reform, bureaucratic efficiency, public service delivery, e-government, governance models, and public resource management.
2. Media and Communication
Examines media influence, public discourse, journalism, digital communication, political communication strategies, public relations, broadcasting (television and radio), cinema/film studies, and the role of media in democratic processes.
3. Governance and Government Studies
Investigates governmental structures, policy development, decision-making processes, institutional performance, decentralization, and comparative studies of government practices across local, national, and international levels.
4. Political Science
Analyzes political behavior, electoral systems, political parties, international relations, political theory, democracy, civil society, and the societal impact of political institutions.
Submission Priority: ISSR strongly encourages submissions that offer theoretical innovations, empirical research, and comparative approaches. Prioritizing studies that deliver actionable policy insights or recommendations to advance governance, communication, and political systems.