OPTIMUM: Indonesian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities focuses on the exploration and advancement of research in the social sciences and humanities, with particular emphasis on Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The journal aims to provide a comprehensive platform for high-quality, original research that contributes to the understanding of human behavior, societal development, and cultural dynamics in both regional and global contexts.

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

1. Sociology – Social structures, inequalities, urbanization, migration, and social change within Indonesian and Southeast Asian societies.

2. Anthropology – Cultural practices, traditional knowledge, identity, ethnicity, and indigenous communities in the region.

3. Psychology – Human behavior, mental health, social psychology, education, and developmental studies within the Indonesian cultural context.

4. Political Science – Political systems, governance, democracy, human rights, public policy, and international relations in Southeast Asia.

5. Education – Theories of learning, educational practices, social education, curriculum development, and educational policy in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

6. Philosophy – Ethics, epistemology, philosophy of education, cultural philosophy, and contemporary philosophical thought from an Indonesian and Southeast Asian perspective.

7. Cultural Studies – Media, literature, arts, gender studies, and cultural heritage, with a focus on Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

8. Interdisciplinary Studies – Research that integrates multiple disciplines to address complex social issues and challenges facing the region.

The journal welcomes empirical studies, theoretical and conceptual papers, case studies, and interdisciplinary approaches that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, policy, and practice. OPTIMUM seeks to encourage scholarly debate and dialogue on issues that shape the social and cultural fabric of Indonesia and the broader Southeast Asian region.