About the Journal
Focus and Scope
Akademika, a southeast asia social sciences and humanities focused journal, publishes thrice a year by UKM Press; April, July and October. The journal is committed to the advancement of scholarly knowledge by encouraging discussion of several branches of the social sciences and humanities in the region. The journal publishes regular research and conceptual articles. Manuscripts submitted for consideration of publication in this journal should clearly show the implications to the community, society and humanities. In addition, Akademika is open to innovative ideas and methodologies.
Peer Review Process
A screening check for content will be carried out on every manuscript. The corresponding author will be contacted to send the revised version. Manuscripts will be peer-reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers (double blind). Decisions regarding the publication of a manuscript will be based on the Editorial Board’s recommendations. The manuscript will be evaluated based on its appropriateness for Akademika, contribution to the discipline, cogency of analysis, conceptual breadth, clarity of presentation, and technical adequacy. To ensure that manuscripts are evaluated solely on their merit, the author(s)’ identity is concealed from reviewers during the review process. Manuscripts submitted by members of the journal’s Editorial Board are subjected to the same review process.
Publication Frequency
This journal is published three times a year; April, July and October.
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. Currently, the journal does not have article submission charges, only Article Publication Charges are required.
