Focus and Scope

Aceh Anthropological Journal (AAJ) welcomes empirical research findings as well as theoretical conceptual studies conducted from an anthropological perspective. The journal invites contributions from researchers, academics, and practitioners interested in Anthropology.

Focus

The primary focus of AAJ is to deepen readers’ understanding of Indonesian culture, with particular emphasis on Acehnese culture, especially regarding disaster and conflict management grounded in local wisdom.

Scope

The scope of articles accepted for publication includes ethnographic and qualitative research on topics such as:

• Local wisdom of the Acehnese people, particularly in conflict management and disaster studies

• Specific ethnic groups, arts, and cultures within particular communities

• Belief systems and their cultural significance

• Ecological studies and the interplay between environment and culture

• Humanitarian studies related to Aceh, Indonesia, and global contexts

Critical reviews are expected to engage thoroughly with existing anthropological literature.

This journal warmly welcomes interdisciplinary contributions from scholars in related fields.