Focus & Scope

Focus. Wiyata: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research publishes research that addresses real-world problems in education, law, society, health, science, technology, and the environment. The journal gives particular attention to studies that integrate two or more disciplines and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. It welcomes quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and design-based studies.

1. Education and Pedagogy

Teaching, curriculum, and the design of learning, excluding psychological processes of learners and teachers and the teaching of languages.

  • Curriculum development and curriculum policy (e.g., Kurikulum Merdeka)
  • Teaching methods, instructional models, and pedagogical innovation
  • Learning media and educational technology design
  • Classroom assessment and learning evaluation
  • Subject-specific education (mathematics, science, social studies, vocational)
  • Islamic and religious education
  • Higher education, teacher education, and school management

2. Law and Legal Studies

Legal norms, institutions, and their application.

  • Constitutional and administrative law
  • Criminal law and criminal justice
  • Civil law and business/commercial law
  • Islamic law (fiqh), family law, and inheritance
  • Human rights law and environmental law
  • Agrarian law and land rights
  • Legal reform and access to justice

3. Social Sciences, Politics, and Governance

Social structures, political processes, and government.

  • Sociology of society, social inequality, and social movements
  • Gender studies
  • Urban and rural sociology
  • Political science, elections, and democracy
  • Government, bureaucracy, and public service delivery
  • International relations

4. History, Religion, and Culture

The past, religious thought, and cultural expression.

  • History and historiography
  • Religious studies: Qur'anic and hadith studies, Islamic thought, and comparative religion
  • Cultural studies, local wisdom, and cultural heritage
  • Arts, design, and performing arts

5. Health Sciences and Public Health

Population health, clinical care, and health services, excluding psychological aspects of health.

  • Epidemiology and disease prevention
  • Nursing and midwifery
  • Nutrition and food security
  • Maternal and child health
  • Environmental and occupational health
  • Health services, health systems, and health policy
  • Pharmacy and traditional medicine

6. Agriculture, Fisheries, and Applied Natural Sciences

Production, natural resources, and the applied natural sciences.

  • Agronomy, plant science, and crop protection
  • Fisheries, aquaculture, and marine science
  • Animal husbandry and veterinary science
  • Food science and food technology
  • Applied biology, chemistry, and physics
  • Applied mathematics and statistics

7. Informatics and Artificial Intelligence

Design, development, and evaluation of computing systems and artificial intelligence, excluding their business use.

  • Machine learning and deep learning
  • Generative AI and large language models (LLMs)
  • Natural language processing (model and system development)
  • Computer vision and image processing
  • AI applications in education, health, agriculture, and the environment
  • Explainable, trustworthy, and ethical AI
  • Data science and big data analytics
  • Information systems and software engineering
  • Computer networks, Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity

8. Engineering and Technology

Technical design and development of physical systems and infrastructure.

  • Civil, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering
  • Renewable energy technology
  • Smart city and digital government infrastructure

9. Environment and Disaster Studies

Ecological systems, environmental problems, and disaster management, excluding economic and psychological aspects.

  • Environmental science and ecology
  • Climate change adaptation and mitigation
  • Natural resource and biodiversity conservation
  • Waste management and pollution control
  • Disaster risk reduction and disaster management
  • Spatial planning, geography, and remote sensing

10. Community Engagement and Interdisciplinary Research

Participatory and integrative research that does not fit a single discipline.

  • Participatory action research (PAR) and asset-based community development (ABCD)
  • Community-based programs in education, health, and the environment
  • Village and community empowerment (non-economic)
  • Interdisciplinary studies that integrate two or more fields in equal measure
  • Research and innovation for the SDGs

Article types. Original research articles (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and design-based research), systematic literature reviews, and community engagement research articles.

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