Aim and Scope

JESS | JOURNAL INFORMATION

Aim and Scope

 

JESS (Journal of Education on Social Science) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by the Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia. The journal provides an academic platform for disseminating original research and theoretical contributions that advance knowledge in social science education, public administration, public management, public policy, and related interdisciplinary fields.

1. Aim of the Journal

JESS aims to advance theoretical understanding, empirical knowledge, and evidence-informed practices concerning education, social phenomena, governance, public institutions, and contemporary societal challenges. The journal encourages scholarly dialogue across disciplines to strengthen the relationship between scientific inquiry, educational development, public policy, and social transformation.

The journal seeks to publish scientifically rigorous studies that generate meaningful theoretical, methodological, empirical, or practical contributions. Particular attention is given to research examining the interactions among educational institutions, government organizations, communities, public policies, and broader social structures.

JESS welcomes contributions from national and international scholars, researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners. Studies may adopt local, national, comparative, or international perspectives, provided that their findings contribute to wider scholarly discussions and the development of social science knowledge.

2. Scope of the Journal

The scope of JESS encompasses the following interconnected areas of education and social sciences:

2.1. Social Science Education

Research related to the theories, practices, and development of teaching and learning in social sciences, including:

  • Citizenship and civic education;
  • Geography and environmental education;
  • History education;
  • Sociology and anthropology education;
  • Social studies curriculum and instructional development;
  • Social science learning strategies, methods, and media;
  • Educational assessment, evaluation, and learning outcomes;
  • Digital technology and innovation in social science education.

2.2. Educational Policy and Management

Research addressing educational governance, institutional development, and public interventions in education, including:

  • Educational policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation;
  • Educational administration and institutional management;
  • Educational leadership and organizational development;
  • Education financing, access, equity, and inclusion;
  • Quality assurance, accreditation, and educational standards;
  • Digital transformation and innovation in educational services;
  • Community participation and collaboration in education.

2.3. Public Administration and Governance

Research investigating public institutions, government administration, and governance processes, including:

  • Public administration theories and practices;
  • Public sector governance and institutional capacity;
  • Bureaucratic reform and administrative innovation;
  • Decentralization and local government administration;
  • Accountability, transparency, integrity, and public ethics;
  • Collaborative governance and citizen participation;
  • Digital government and public sector transformation;
  • Intergovernmental relations and institutional coordination.

2.4. Public Policy and Public Management

Research examining public policy processes, public organizations, and government performance, including:

  • Public policy analysis and policy evaluation;
  • Policy implementation and institutional effectiveness;
  • Public service quality, delivery, and innovation;
  • Public sector human resource management;
  • Organizational behavior and performance management;
  • Evidence-based policymaking and regulatory governance;
  • Public financial management and budgeting;
  • Public sector digitalization and service transformation.

2.5. Sociology, Community, and Social Development

Research addressing social structures, social relationships, and community development, including:

  • Social change and community transformation;
  • Social inequality, inclusion, and social justice;
  • Community empowerment and social participation;
  • Gender, family, youth, and contemporary social issues;
  • Social capital, networks, and collective action;
  • Local wisdom, culture, and community institutions;
  • Social protection and community welfare;
  • Digital society and technology-mediated social interactions.

2.6. Development Policy and Sustainability

Research exploring the social, institutional, and policy dimensions of development, including:

  • Regional and local development policies;
  • Rural and urban governance;
  • Community-based and participatory development;
  • Sustainable development and social resilience;
  • Environmental governance and public policy;
  • Disaster governance and community preparedness;
  • Social innovation and institutional collaboration;
  • Development program implementation and evaluation.

3. Scholarly Contributions and Research Approaches

JESS welcomes original empirical studies, theoretically grounded research, conceptual analyses, and rigorous literature reviews that make a substantive contribution to the journal's disciplinary scope.

Relevant methodological approaches may include:

  • Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research;
  • Comparative and longitudinal studies;
  • Case studies and institutional analyses;
  • Policy analysis and program evaluation;
  • Survey-based and field research;
  • Systematic literature reviews and evidence synthesis;
  • Conceptual and theoretical studies.

The appropriateness of a methodology is determined by its alignment with the research question, theoretical framework, available evidence, and intended scholarly contribution. Methodological rigor, transparency, and analytical depth are essential considerations in evaluating submissions.

4. Relevance and Editorial Fit

Manuscripts submitted to JESS should demonstrate a clear relationship to at least one of the journal's principal areas: social science education, educational policy, public administration, public management, public policy, or the social and institutional dimensions of development.

Interdisciplinary studies are encouraged when they provide a well-articulated connection between the research problem and relevant social science theories, educational processes, governance arrangements, public institutions, or societal outcomes.

Manuscripts that are primarily technical, clinical, experimental, or discipline-specific without a demonstrable contribution to the journal's social science or educational scope may be considered outside its editorial remit.

5. Commitment to Academic Quality

JESS is committed to promoting scholarly integrity, methodological rigor, theoretical relevance, and transparent academic communication. Submitted manuscripts should clearly establish the research problem, engage with relevant scholarly literature, employ appropriate research methods, and present conclusions supported by evidence and analysis.

The journal encourages studies that contribute to scientific advancement while offering meaningful implications for education, public governance, institutional development, policy improvement, and the understanding of contemporary social challenges.

JESS (Journal of Education on Social Science)

Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

Print ISSN: 2622-0741 | Electronic ISSN: 2550-0147