About the Journal
Focus and Scope
Malikussaleh Social and Political Reviews (MSPR) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by Master Program of Sociology, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh Utara, Indonesia
Focus
Malikussaleh Social and Political Reviews (MSPR) emphasizes on the study of current social, political and humanities issues in the Asian region in general and specifically in Indonesia, both in empirical and literature studies.
Scope
This Journal specializes in studying the theories and practices of Social-Humanities and Politics and intends to express original research and current issues. This journal welcomes the contributions of scholars from related fields warmly that consider the following general topics;
topics:
- Sociology and Economics
- Anthropology and Culture
- Politics and Governance
- Law and policy
- Media, Journalism and Communication
- Arts and Philosophy
- Management and Business
- Education and Society
- Conflict, Peace and Social Changes
- History and Social Movement
- Psychology, and Behaviour
- Tourism and Sustainable Development
Peer Review Process
Submissions that are sent for review are subject to a rigorous double-blind review process. At least two subject-matter experts will review submissions that pass the desk rejection phase.
Everyone involved in the review process will hold all information contained in the paper as confidential until publication. Once reviewers are obtained they are usually asked to submit their review within four weeks.
Unfortunately, the process of finding willing subject-matter experts to review submissions is getting more and more difficult. So, the process of securing reviewers often adds weeks to the total review process.
Publication Frequency
The MSPR publishes with a frequency of biannually a year, May, and November.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Journal History
Malikussaleh Social and Political Reviews(MSPR) is first published in 2020, with annually a year, May and November.