Journal Scientific of Mandalika (JSM) is a scientific journal that publishes research findings and scholarly studies in the fields of Social Sciences, Culture, Religion, Education, Economics, Accounting, Law, Public Administration and other applied disciplines relevant to societal development.The journal is published regularly 12 times a year. JSM accepts and publishes scholarly articles from researchers, academics, and practitioners that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and applied studies.

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Focus and Scope

Journal Scientific of Mandalika (JSM) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, original, and impactful scholarly works that advance knowledge at the intersection of social sciences, economics, religion, culture, and governance.

The journal serves as a platform for the dissemination of rigorous empirical research, theoretically grounded analyses, and innovative applied studies that address complex and contemporary societal challenges. JSM emphasizes contributions that not only expand academic discourse but also offer practical implications for policy-making, institutional development, and community empowerment across local, national, and global contexts.

JSM adopts a selective and competitive editorial policy, prioritizing manuscripts that demonstrate:

• Originality and novelty, including new theoretical frameworks, models, or approaches
• Methodological rigor, employing robust qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods designs
• Interdisciplinary integration, particularly bridging social, economic, cultural, and religious dimensions
• Analytical depth, moving beyond descriptive accounts toward critical and interpretative insights
• Global relevance, with findings that contribute to broader academic and policy debates

The journal is particularly interested in research that critically explores the dynamic relationships between economic development, social transformation, cultural change, religious values, and governance systems, especially within emerging and developing societies. Studies that engage with sustainability, inequality, digital transformation, and institutional reform are strongly encouraged.

JSM also promotes applied and policy-oriented scholarship, aiming to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Contributions are expected to provide evidence-based recommendations, innovative solutions, or conceptual advancements that are relevant to policymakers, educators, practitioners, and researchers.

Scope of Study

Jsm focuses on priority and strategically defined areas to ensure depth, coherence, and academic impact. Submissions should align with one or more of the following thematic domains: