J-SH: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Department of Regional Government Administration, Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Maritim Balik Diwa. Established in 2026 as an electronic (online) publication, the journal is published twice a year, in June and December.

J-SH focuses on public administration, government administration, public policy, governance, and public management, with particular attention to contemporary issues of government institutions, public services, regional development, and community governance. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform within the social sciences, particularly for research that examines the relationship between government, public institutions, policies, and society.

The scope of J-SH: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities includes the following interconnected areas:

Through these interconnected areas, J-SH aims to advance scholarly understanding of government, public administration, governance, public policy, and their interactions with society, particularly in the context of local, regional, and national development.

J-SH publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, literature reviews, and critical review articles. All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and academic integrity.

The journal aims to contribute to the development of public administration theory, government practice, public policy, governance, and public services at local, national, and global levels.