Focus and Scope

Lentera Negeri welcomes submissions across a comprehensive range of academic disciplines, spanning the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, applied sciences, and technology. Within the social sciences, the journal considers research in sociology, psychology and mental health, counseling studies, education and educational innovation, curriculum and assessment, communication studies, political science, public administration, economics, development studies, law and governance, social policy, and community development. Studies addressing social behavior, institutional dynamics, policy implementation, and community transformation are particularly relevant.

In the humanities, the journal embraces scholarly works in philosophy, ethics, cultural studies, history, language and literature, religious studies, and arts and creative inquiry. Contributions that explore intellectual traditions, cultural identities, normative frameworks, and interpretative analyses of social phenomena are welcomed as part of the journal’s commitment to advancing critical and reflective scholarship.

The journal also accommodates research in the natural sciences, including environmental sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, and earth and climate studies, especially when these fields intersect with sustainability, ecological resilience, public welfare, and global environmental challenges. Empirical and experimental studies that contribute to scientific understanding with societal implications are within the journal’s purview.

In the domain of applied sciences and technology, Lentera Negeri welcomes research in engineering, applied technology, digital innovation, information systems, health sciences, public health, entrepreneurship, innovation management, sustainable technology, and green development. Studies addressing technological advancement, digital transformation, health systems, and innovation-driven solutions for societal needs are considered integral to the journal’s multidisciplinary orientation.

Furthermore, the journal actively encourages cross-disciplinary and thematic research that integrates multiple fields of inquiry to address sustainable development, human well-being, environmental resilience, governance and public policy, digital transformation, coaching and mentoring practices, volunteerism, philanthropy, and community empowerment. Submissions from any academic field are considered, provided they clearly demonstrate scholarly relevance and articulate meaningful implications for society, policy, professional practice, or interdisciplinary advancement.

Peer Review Process

Lentera Negeri is a double blind peer-reviewed Journal. To ensure the integrity of the double blind peer-review for submission to this journal, every effort should be made to prevent the identities of the authors and both the reviewers from being known to each other. This involves the authors, editors, and reviewers (who upload documents as part of their review). Correspondence and all forms of published correction may also be peer-reviewed at the discretion of the editors. Typically, after a paper is submitted to this journal, a journal editor screens the manuscript and decides whether or not to send it for full peer review. Only after clearing the initial screening is the manuscript sent to one or more peer reviewers. Finally, journal editors or the journal’s editorial board consider the peer reviewers’ reports and make the final decision to accept or reject the manuscript for publication. In general, to be acceptable, a paper should represent an advance in understanding likely to influence thinking in the field (see Focus and Scope). Reviewer selection is critical to the publication process, and we base our choice on many factors, including expertise, reputation, specific recommendations and our own previous experience of a reviewer's characteristics. For instance, we avoid using people who are slow, careless, or do not provide reasoning for their views, whether harsh or lenient. We check with potential reviewers before sending them manuscripts to review. Reviewers reserves the right to reject the script if the script review didn't match to the fields/expertise. Reviewers should bear in mind that all correspondeces in this journal contain confidential information, which should be treated as such. Lentera Negeri are committed to rapid editorial decisions and publication, and we believe that an efficient editorial process is a valuable service both to our authors and to the scientific community as a whole. We therefore ask reviewers to respond promptly within the number of week agreed. If reviewers anticipate a longer delay than previously expected, we ask them to let us know so that we can keep the authors informed and, where necessary, find alternatives. In general, we need 1 (one) month to inform you about the results. Totally, review process for Lentera Negeri estimated time consuming up to 3(thre) months. For any general questions and comments about the peer-review process, the journal or its editorial policies that are not addressed here, we encourage you to contact us.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.