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.