About the Journal

Southeast Asia Journal of Current Research and Studies (SAJRAS)

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Southeast Asia Journal of Current Research and Studies (SAJRAS) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research, academic studies, theoretical analyses, methodological developments, and interdisciplinary studies related to the dynamics of Southeast Asia. The journal aims to provide a credible academic platform for researchers, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, academics, and students to disseminate scientific knowledge, exchange critical perspectives, and contribute to the advancement of Southeast Asian studies at local, national, regional, and international levels.

The scope of the journal covers a broad range of disciplines related to Southeast Asian regional studies, including regional development, governance, public policy, society and culture, education, economy, politics, international relations, environmental sustainability, urbanization, digital transformation, and development studies. The journal welcomes research that examines the complexity, diversity, and transformation of Southeast Asian countries within historical, contemporary, and global contexts.

In addition, the journal encourages multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research that explores the relationship between society, culture, politics, economy, technology, environment, education, law, and development in Southeast Asia. Topics of interest include regional integration, ASEAN studies, community development, cultural transformation, digital economy, sustainable development, urban and rural studies, migration, social change, environmental governance, institutional development, and contemporary strategic issues affecting Southeast Asian communities.

The journal supports diverse methodological approaches, including qualitative research, quantitative analysis, mixed methods, comparative studies, regional analysis, policy analysis, case studies, historical analysis, survey research, institutional analysis, discourse analysis, and empirical research. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure originality, academic quality, methodological rigor, analytical depth, and research integrity. Committed to high standards of publication ethics, Southeast Asia Journal of Current Research and Studies (SAJRAS) seeks to promote scientific collaboration, open knowledge dissemination, regional understanding, sustainable development, and internationally recognized scholarship in Southeast Asian studies.

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Focus and Scope

1. Southeast Asian Regional Studies

  • Southeast Asian regional dynamics
  • ASEAN studies and regional cooperation
  • Regional identity and development
  • Local, national, and regional transformation
  • Comparative studies of Southeast Asian countries
  • Historical and contemporary Southeast Asian studies
  • Regional challenges and strategic issues
  • Southeast Asia in global contexts

2. Governance, Politics, and Public Policy

  • Governance and public administration
  • Public policy formulation and implementation
  • Decentralization and local governance
  • Democratic governance and political institutions
  • Public sector reform and institutional capacity
  • Policy innovation and administrative systems
  • Regional governance and policy coordination
  • Accountability, transparency, and public participation

3. Society, Culture, and Community Development

  • Southeast Asian society and cultural studies
  • Community empowerment and social inclusion
  • Social change and cultural transformation
  • Ethnicity, identity, and multiculturalism
  • Gender, family, and social relations
  • Local wisdom and indigenous knowledge
  • Civil society and community participation
  • Social justice and community resilience

4. Economy, Business, and Development

  • Regional economic development
  • Digital economy and creative economy
  • Micro, small, and medium enterprises
  • Trade, investment, and economic integration
  • Entrepreneurship and local economic empowerment
  • Tourism and sustainable economic development
  • Poverty reduction and welfare studies
  • Inclusive and sustainable development

5. Education, Human Resources, and Knowledge Development

  • Education policy and educational development
  • Higher education and academic transformation
  • Human resource development
  • Curriculum, learning, and innovation
  • Digital learning and educational technology
  • Literacy, skills, and capacity building
  • Comparative education in Southeast Asia
  • Knowledge production and scientific collaboration

6. Environment, Sustainability, and Urban-Rural Development

  • Environmental sustainability and governance
  • Climate change and disaster resilience
  • Sustainable urban and rural development
  • Urbanization and regional planning
  • Natural resource management
  • Coastal, maritime, and island development
  • Green economy and ecological transformation
  • Sustainable communities and environmental justice

7. International Relations and Regional Integration

  • International relations in Southeast Asia
  • ASEAN cooperation and regional integration
  • Foreign policy and diplomacy
  • Cross-border cooperation and regional connectivity
  • Security, peace, and conflict studies
  • Migration and transnational issues
  • International political economy
  • Globalization and Southeast Asian development

8. Digital Transformation and Contemporary Issues

  • Digital transformation in Southeast Asia
  • Smart society and digital governance
  • Technology, innovation, and social change
  • Media, communication, and digital culture
  • Artificial intelligence and regional development
  • Cybersecurity and digital regulation
  • Contemporary strategic issues in Southeast Asia
  • Future trends in Southeast Asian studies