About the Journal

JSTGC is an international, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing critical scholarship and public discourse on social transformation, governance, and cultural dynamics. It serves as a platform for scholars, practitioners, educators, policy-makers, and cultural advocates to explore the interwoven realities of structural change, political institutions, cultural resilience, and societal equity. The journal is grounded in a commitment to intellectual endurance and inclusive knowledge production, core principles of Mindura Research.

The journal invites empirical studies, theoretical papers, policy analyses, community-based research, and decolonial critiques that address pressing social issues in both global and local settings. Its broad yet focused purview encompasses the disciplines of sociology, anthropology, political science, law, cultural studies, development studies, and public administration. In particular, GlobalSCOPE prioritizes studies that illuminate lived experiences, indigenous knowledge systems, cultural revitalization efforts, participatory governance, and emancipatory policies.

Focus
At its core, GlobalSCOPE seeks to interrogate and reimagine the structures of power, representation, and knowledge that shape human societies. The journal explores the dynamic intersections of social justice, public policy, community empowerment, and cultural identity, especially within historically marginalized and developing contexts.

Key areas of interest include:

· Social transformation: Studies that examine grassroots movements, civil society actions, systemic reform efforts, and evolving social norms that lead to equitable societal change. This includes work on poverty alleviation, gender equity, labor rights, and post-conflict reconstruction.

· Governance and public policy: Analyses of formal and informal political institutions, policy-making processes, transparency, accountability mechanisms, and citizen participation in governance—especially within transitional democracies and decentralized governance systems.

· Cultural studies and indigenous knowledge: Research that centers on the preservation, integration, and innovation of cultural heritage, local epistemologies, and indigenous practices within education, development, and political frameworks. This includes postcolonial critiques, heritage policy, and ethno-linguistic revitalization.

· Law, human rights, and equity: Critical perspectives on the legal system, rights-based approaches to development, transitional justice, and the role of law in mediating social inclusion, equity, and historical redress.

By bridging academic research with real-world transformation, GlobalSCOPE encourages submissions that are not only intellectually rigorous but also socially relevant. It welcomes contributions from authors across continents, particularly from the Global South—who address underrepresented perspectives and propose culturally responsive and community-based alternatives to dominant paradigms.

Mission and Contribution:
GlobalSCOPE aims to cultivate a community of scholars and practitioners dedicated to transformative change. By publishing high-quality, socially-engaged research, the journal aspires to influence policies, shape public narratives, and empower local and global actors striving toward inclusive, just, and sustainable futures.

Each issue is carefully curated to reflect emerging trends and enduring debates in social sciences and humanities, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity, cultural integrity, and research impact.