Focus and Scope
The ASEAN Social Development Journal (ASDAL) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse in the field of social development, with particular emphasis on ASEAN and other emerging regional contexts. The journal serves as a platform for interdisciplinary research that critically examines social transformation, policy innovation, and sustainable development in contemporary societies.
ASDAL welcomes high-quality empirical and theoretical contributions that address pressing social, economic, and governance challenges at local, national, regional, and global levels.
- Focus Areas
The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, and policy analyses in (but not limited to) the following areas:
- Social development theory and practice
- Public policy and governance
- Sustainable development and social sustainability
- Poverty alleviation and social inequality
- Community development and empowerment
- Crisis communication and risk communication
- Rural and urban development studies
- Social welfare systems and social protection
- Education and human capital development
- Gender studies and social inclusion
- Migration, demographic change, and labor mobility
- Digital transformation and social innovation
- Environmental governance and climate-related social impacts
- Islamic social finance and community-based economic development (if aligned with journal identity)
- Regional integration and ASEAN development cooperation
- Scope
The journal particularly encourages:
- Comparative and cross-country studies within ASEAN and other developing regions
- Policy-oriented research with practical implications
- Interdisciplinary approaches combining sociology, economics, political science, public administration, and development studies
- Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research designs
- Evidence-based policy evaluation and impact assessment
ASDAL aims to bridge academic research and policy practice by publishing research that contributes to theoretical advancement while offering actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and development stakeholders.
The journal prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate methodological rigor, originality, and significant contribution to the broader discourse on social development and governance.
