NEXUS: Journal of Social Sciences, Law and Sustainable Governance

About the Journal

NEXUS: Journal of Social Sciences, Law and Sustainable Governance (e-ISSN: xxxx-xxxx) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Institute for Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM), Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Maritim Balik Diwa (ITBM). The journal is dedicated to advancing and disseminating scientific knowledge in the fields of social sciences and law, with a particular focus on society, governance, and sustainable development.

The journal covers a broad range of topics, including social sciences, legal studies, public policy, public administration, governance, local government, regional development, and sustainable economic development. It also welcomes studies on integrated upstream-to-downstream development, natural resource management, rural and urban development, as well as coastal and maritime issues that contribute to economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

NEXUS publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, literature reviews, and critical reviews that provide theoretical and practical insights into contemporary issues related to governance, decentralization, public services, bureaucratic reform, public sector management, community participation, socio-economic development, law and regulation, public policy, blue economy, and community-based development. Interdisciplinary and evidence-based studies that promote inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development are particularly encouraged.

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant fields. This process is intended to ensure the originality, scientific quality, and relevance of the published articles. The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and fostering the dissemination of high-quality research that contributes to academic advancement and policy development at the local, national, and global levels.

Through an interdisciplinary perspective, NEXUS aims to serve as a forum for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange ideas and promote innovative solutions to contemporary challenges in society, law, governance, and sustainable development.