Muqoddima

Jurnal Pemikiran dan Riset Sosiologi

About the Journal

Muqoddima is a biannual, peer-reviewed open-access journal published by the Laboratory of Sociology, UNUSIA. It facilitates theoretical advancement and empirical inquiry across the fields of social, cultural, and political life—particularly in contexts marked by inequality, transition, and resistance. The journal values pluralism in methods, theory, and epistemology, encouraging scholarship that crosses disciplinary and regional boundaries.

Aims and Scope

Muqoddima invites scholarly contributions that interrogate power, identity, institutions, and meaning in contemporary and historical settings. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary and comparative approaches that enrich sociological analysis with insights from anthropology, political science, religious studies, and cultural studies. We seek to elevate voices, cases, and ideas from Southeast Asia and the Global South more broadly.

Thematic Areas

Types of Submissions

• Original Research Articles: Empirical studies with clear sociological framing and relevance
• Theoretical Essays: Conceptual works addressing core questions in sociological thought
• Systematic Reviews: Synthesis of literature on key themes and debates

We accept manuscripts in Bahasa Indonesia and English, evaluated through a rigorous double-blind peer review. Authors from diverse regions and career stages are especially encouraged to contribute.

Publication Frequency

Muqoddima is published twice per year, in June and December. Articles are published on a rolling basis following final acceptance and editorial processing.