Journal profile
Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology
ISSN 2088-4230 · eISSN 2580-1228 · Konsorsium Psikologi Ilmiah Nusantara · Indonesia
Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 19 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology is published by Konsorsium Psikologi Ilmiah Nusantara. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Attachment and Relationship Dynamics, Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction and Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology, together about 24% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat (JPU): Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that serves as a forum for facilitating communication, dissemination, and the advancement of ideas among scholars in psychology and the social sciences. The journal showcases high quality work that recognizes the relevance of indigenous perspectives. JPU is a scholarly outlet for publishing high quality research by social scientists from around the world whose studies address a broad range of psychological topics within the Indonesian context (typically employing Indonesian samples). Manuscript submitted to JPU must emphasize indigenous insights that reflect sociocultural values within the Indonesian context, particularly in discussing the implications of the study. JPU welcomes a wide range of empirical research in psychology, with particular interest in manuscripts that highlight cultural and cross-cultural aspects. This includes comparative studies, the development of emerging theories or hyptotheses grounded in non-Western contexts, and the application or critical examination of psychological principles and theories within specific cultural settings. JPU accepts manuscripts in the following subthemes: Cultural Psychology, Social Psychology, Interpersonal Relationships, Individual and Group Dynamics in Organizational/Community Settings, Developmental Psychology, Development of Psychological Instruments, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Political Psychology. To promote more rapid and diverse approaches of knowledge dissemination, JPU accepts four types of manuscripts: original research articles, literature reviews, brief reports, and commentary papers. All published manuscripts are registered with DOI.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Karel Karsten HimawanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 6%); most named Indonesia 14, Mainland China 1, Malaysia 1, New Zealand 1 (17 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Attachment and Relationship DynamicsPsychology9.7%
- Psychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionPsychology7.1%
- Religion, Spirituality, and PsychologySocial Sciences7.1%
- Family Dynamics and RelationshipsSocial Sciences6.5%
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentPsychology5.3%
- Resilience and Mental HealthPsychology5.1%
- Job Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorBusiness, Management and Accounting4.8%
- Psychometric Methodologies and TestingDecision Sciences4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, DimensionsPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 26OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.53OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 321 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 10 | 44 |
| 2025 | 19 | 19 | 98 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 198 |
| 2023 | 14 | 14 | 289 |
| 2022 | 15 | 15 | 219 |
| 2021 | 20 | 20 | 173 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- brief reporttext, references, tables, and figures. Brief report – 4,000 words, including bi-lingual abstract (of maximum 150 words for eamain text ≤ 4,000 words · abstract ≤ 150 words · references ≤ 10
- commentaryigures, and a maximum of 10 references. Commentary paper – 4,000 words, including bi-lingual abstract (of maximum 150 words for eamain text ≤ 4,000 words · abstract ≤ 150 words · references ≤ 10
- commentary paperCommentary Paper Scholarly critical reflections on contemporary issues or emerging phenomena intended to raise awareness and stimulate further research.Length not stated
- editorialExploring collective wisdom II: The scope and foundations of a relationship-based approach in indigenous psychology Karel Karsten Himawan (Department of Psychol…Length not stated
- literature reviewtext, references, tables, and figures. Literature Review – 8,000 words, including bi-lingual abstract (of maximum 200 words for eamain text ≤ 8,000 words · abstract ≤ 200 words
- original researchd limit is no more than 8,000 words for Original Research and Literature Review manuscripts, and no more than 4,000 words for all remaining manuscript types, in…main text ≤ 4,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Use of AI Service
Authors must disclose whether AI tools were used in the preparation of the manuscript. If used, specify the purpose (e.g., grammar correction, language editing) and confirm that all AI-generated suggestions were reviewed by the authors. AI tools must not replace intellectual authorship or be used to generate research data or analysis without proper verification. Example statements: The authors dec…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Author Contributions
This section should clearly describe the specific contributions of each author to the study to ensure transparency and accountability. Contributions may include conceptualization, study design, data collection, data analysis, manuscript drafting, critical revision, supervision, or funding acquisition. Use author initials when specifying roles. All listed authors must have made substantial contribu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research or its interpretation. This includes consultancy roles, advisory positions, editorial roles, or financial interests related to the study topic. If there are no conflicts of interest, authors must explicitly declare this. Example statements: Author A has received consulta…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability
Authors must clearly state whether the datasets used in the study are publicly accessible. If available, indicate where the data can be accessed (e.g., corresponding author or public repository). If data are not publicly available, provide a brief justification, such as confidentiality agreements, ethical restrictions, or sensitive participant information.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
The printable version of Publication Ethics could be downloaded here. Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat (JPU) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. The journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices and Guidelines (latest version), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Recommendations…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
CC BY 4.0 license for published work Model summary
The authors agree to the following terms: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
JPU provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public and to support a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Double-blind peer review Model summary
To enhance the efficiency of the peer-review process, all submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening. This screening assesses the manuscript’s alignment with the journal’s scope and its compliance with the author guideline. Based on this evaluation, the editor determines whether the manuscript is suitable to proceed to peer review. If necessary, the editor may provide preliminary…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism Screening
Plagiarism screening of submissions Model summary
JPU uses many platforms for plagiarism screening of every accepted submission, including Google and iThenticate Software.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Konsorsium Psikologi Ilmiah Nusantara
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- Indonesian, English
- ISSN
- 2088-4230
- Electronic ISSN
- 2580-1228
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 13, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology
How long does peer review take at Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology based?
Of the 17 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (14), Mainland China (1) and Malaysia (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology open access, and what is the APC?
Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .