Focus and Scope

Affinity: Journal of Social Studies and Community Engagement focuses on the development of social sciences and community engagement through research-based and practical studies. The journal aims to publish scholarly works that contribute to human development, social empowerment, and sustainable national competitiveness.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

• Social sciences and social development

• Community service and community empowerment

• Islamic and religious studies, including:

  • Islamic Education

  • Islamic Economics

  • Qur’anic and Hadith Studies

  • Fiqh (Islamic Law)

  • Islamic History and Civilization

  • Islamic Psychology

  • Islamic Theology and Philosophy

• Cross-cultural studies

• Sociology and social change

• Education and educational development

• Economics and socio-economic development

• Public health and community health promotion

• Human resource development and capacity building

• Appropriate technology for community empowerment

• Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship

• Environmentally oriented innovation and sustainable technology

• Policy studies related to social welfare and community development