Journal profile
Jurnal Sosial Humaniora
ISSN 1979-5521 · eISSN 2443-3527 · Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya · Indonesia
Jurnal Sosial Humaniora: fully open access; APC about USD 75; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 14 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Jurnal Sosial Humaniora is published by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, English Language Learning and Teaching and SMEs Development and Digital Marketing, together about 21.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Jurnal Sosial Humaniora (JSH) is a scientific journal that publishes original and high-quality articles presenting the most recent knowledge, research findings, applied studies, and scholarly developments in the broad fields of social sciences, humanities, education, and public policy. JSH welcomes interdisciplinary and critical perspectives that contribute to advancing theoretical debates, empirical understanding, and practical implications for contemporary societal issues at local, national, and global levels. The journal particularly encourages manuscripts that address, but are not limited to, the following areas: sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, communication and media studies, education and learning studies, curriculum and pedagogy, educational policy and management, social psychology, development studies, public policy, political studies, social welfare, community empowerment, and other relevant socio-humanities themes. Articles may employ qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, or critical approaches, provided that they demonstrate academic rigor and clear contributions to the field. Since its establishment in 2008, JSH has been consistently published in two issues per year (January–July and August–December), serving as a platform for scholars and practitioners to disseminate scientific works that enrich the discourse and development of socio-humanities, education, and public policy studies.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Aurelius RatuPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 11, Taiwan, China 1, United States 1, Bangladesh 1 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities10.1%
- English Language Learning and TeachingComputer Science6.4%
- SMEs Development and Digital MarketingSocial Sciences5.1%
- Education and Islamic StudiesSocial Sciences4.6%
- Linguistics and Language AnalysisArts and Humanities4.6%
- Islamic Thought and Society StudiesArts and Humanities4.6%
- Consumer Behavior and Marketing InfluenceBusiness, Management and Accounting4.6%
- Indonesian Legal and Regulatory StudiesSocial Sciences4.6%
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
ScopusPublisher website
Other: SINTA 3
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
- 18OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 42OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.61OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 277 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 10 | 33 |
| 2025 | 14 | 14 | 67 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 188 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 398 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 328 |
| 2021 | 20 | 20 | 307 |
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 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | IDR 1,000,000 / USD 75 | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 75 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–200 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 10
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
Article types accepted6
- book reviewTypes of articles suitable for publication include the following; research reports (laboratory, field, archives), conceptual ideas, studies, theory applications…Length not stated
- conceptual ideasTypes of articles suitable for publication include the following; research reports (laboratory, field, archives), conceptual ideas, studies, theory applications…Length not stated
- issues reportsTypes of articles suitable for publication include the following; research reports (laboratory, field, archives), conceptual ideas, studies, theory applications…Length not stated
- research reports (laboratory, field, archives)Types of articles suitable for publication include the following; research reports (laboratory, field, archives), conceptual ideas, studies, theory applications…Length not stated
- studiesTypes of articles suitable for publication include the following; research reports (laboratory, field, archives), conceptual ideas, studies, theory applications…Length not stated
- theory applicationsTypes of articles suitable for publication include the following; research reports (laboratory, field, archives), conceptual ideas, studies, theory applications…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Conflicts of interest
The authors must use a reference manager (Mendeley, Zotero, RefWorks, or other software). Model summary
The authors must use a reference manager (Mendeley, Zotero, RefWorks, or other software).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
Jurnal Sosial Humaniora (JSH) is a peer-reviewed journal. The statement below clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in our journal, including the authors, the editors, the peer-reviewers, and the publisher. The statement is based on COPE's Core Practices Duties of Authors: Authorship of the manuscript The authors should adhere to publicatio…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors who publish in JSH retain the copyright of their work and hold full publishing rights without restrictions. The journal does not impose limitations on authors’ rights to use, share, or reproduce their published articles for academic and non-commercial purposes, provided that proper citation to the original publication in JSH is maintained.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Authors who publish in JSH retain the copyright of their work and hold full publishing rights without restrictions. Model summary
JSH provides immediate open access to all published content, ensuring that research outputs are freely available to the public without restriction. This policy is based on the principle that open access supports a broader global exchange of knowledge and enhances the visibility, accessibility, and impact of scholarly work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
JSH applies an anonymous blind peer-review process. Each submission is evaluated by two external reviewers with relevant expertise, invited from universities in Indonesia and abroad, and the reviewers’ identities remain confidential throughout the review. This process aims to ensure the quality, relevance, and integrity of every published article.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Originality: Articles have not been published in any other Media and do not contain any elements of plagiarism (checked by Ithenticate). Model summary
Articles have not been published in any other Media and do not contain any elements of plagiarism (we will check by Ithenticate).
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
- Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English, Indonesian
- ISSN
- 1979-5521
- Electronic ISSN
- 2443-3527
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Jurnal Sosial Humaniora
How long does peer review take at Jurnal Sosial Humaniora?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Jurnal Sosial Humaniora?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–200 words; Keywords: ≤ 10; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Jurnal Sosial Humaniora based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (11), Taiwan, China (1) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Jurnal Sosial Humaniora?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Jurnal Sosial Humaniora is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Scopus; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Jurnal Sosial Humaniora open access, and what is the APC?
Jurnal Sosial Humaniora is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 75.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .