Holistic Science is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Lembaga Riset Mutiara Akbar (LARISMA). The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate original research findings, theoretical developments, and scholarly perspectives across education, social sciences, humanities, language and linguistics, law, technology, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Holistic Science aims to promote the advancement of scientific knowledge, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and facilitate the exchange of research findings that contribute to educational development, academic scholarship, professional practice, public policy, and societal progress.

The journal welcomes original research articles, scholarly reviews, and interdisciplinary studies employing quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, experimental, computational, and other appropriate scientific approaches.

1. Education and Learning Sciences

This area covers theoretical and empirical studies related to education, teaching, learning, and educational development, including:

• Educational theories, philosophies, and foundations.

• Curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.

• Teaching methods, instructional strategies, and learning models.

• Educational assessment, measurement, and evaluation.

• Elementary, secondary, vocational, and higher education.

• Early childhood education and inclusive education.

• Special education and educational accessibility.

• Teacher education, professional development, and pedagogical competence.

• Educational psychology, student motivation, and learning behavior.

• Educational leadership, administration, management, and policy.

• Educational innovation and lifelong learning.

2. Language, Linguistics, and Literature

This area includes research on language, linguistic theory, literary studies, and communication in educational and social contexts, including:

• Language teaching and learning.

• Applied linguistics and language acquisition.

• Indonesian language and literature.

• English language teaching and foreign language education.

• Sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and discourse analysis.

• Translation and interpretation studies.

• Literacy development and academic communication.

• Literary analysis, criticism, and cultural representation.

• Language, identity, and society.

• Digital communication and language technologies.

3. Social Sciences and Humanities

Holistic Science welcomes scholarly contributions addressing social structures, human behavior, cultural development, and contemporary societal issues, including:

• Sociology and social development.

• Anthropology and cultural studies.

• Social psychology and human behavior.

• Community development and empowerment.

• Gender studies and social inclusion.

• Public administration and governance.

• Political science and public policy.

• Social welfare and community participation.

• Communication studies and media.

• Cultural identity, local wisdom, and social transformation.

• Economic and social aspects of community development.

4. Law, Legal Studies, and Public Policy

This area encompasses theoretical, normative, empirical, and interdisciplinary legal research, including:

• Constitutional and administrative law.

• Civil and criminal law.

• Human rights and access to justice.

• Legal philosophy, theory, and interpretation.

• Education law and institutional regulation.

• Public policy and regulatory governance.

• Legal reform and judicial development.

• Customary law and comparative legal studies.

• Technology law, digital rights, and data protection.

• Legal awareness, legal education, and community legal development.

• Interdisciplinary studies connecting law with social, cultural, economic, and institutional issues.

5. Information Technology and Digital Innovation

This area covers the development, implementation, and social implications of information technology and digital systems, including:

• Educational technology and digital learning platforms.

• E-learning, blended learning, and online education.

• Learning management systems and digital educational resources.

• Artificial intelligence and its applications in education and society.

• Data analytics and information systems.

• Digital literacy and information literacy.

• Human-computer interaction and user experience.

• Digital transformation in educational and public institutions.

• Information and communication technology for community development.

• Ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies.

6. Interdisciplinary and Applied Research

Holistic Science encourages research integrating concepts, theories, and methodologies from multiple academic disciplines to address complex scientific, educational, and societal challenges.

Relevant topics include:

• Education and social transformation.

• Technology adoption and its societal implications.

• Sustainable development and community empowerment.

• Educational policy and institutional governance.

• Social innovation and public service improvement.

• Law, technology, and digital society.

• Language, culture, and communication in contemporary communities.

• Interdisciplinary approaches to social and institutional problems.

• Research connecting educational, technological, legal, cultural, and socioeconomic perspectives.

Interdisciplinary manuscripts are considered based on their scholarly contribution, methodological quality, relevance to the journal's scope, and potential significance for academic knowledge or professional practice.

7. Research Approaches and Scholarly Contributions

Holistic Science accepts research employing appropriate and scientifically rigorous methodologies, including:

• Quantitative research.

• Qualitative research.

• Mixed-methods research.

• Experimental and quasi-experimental studies.

• Survey and correlational research.

• Case studies and comparative research.

• Research and development.

• Normative and empirical legal research.

• Computational and data-driven research.

• Literature reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.

All manuscripts must demonstrate clear research objectives, appropriate methodological procedures, sound analysis, and meaningful scholarly contributions.

The journal prioritizes manuscripts presenting original findings, well-supported arguments, and conclusions consistent with the evidence and research methods employed.

8. Scope and Editorial Considerations

Holistic Science welcomes manuscripts from national and international researchers whose work contributes to the development of knowledge within the journal's multidisciplinary scope.

Submissions are evaluated according to:

1. Relevance to the journal's focus and scope.

2. Originality and significance of the scholarly contribution.

3. Clarity of research objectives and academic arguments.

4. Appropriateness and rigor of research methodology.

5. Quality of data analysis, findings, and discussion.

6. Relevance and reliability of scholarly references.

7. Compliance with research integrity and publication ethics.

8. Clarity, coherence, and quality of academic presentation.

The journal does not restrict submissions to studies conducted in Indonesia. Research addressing international, comparative, regional, and local contexts is welcome when it offers meaningful scholarly contributions.

Manuscripts that fall outside the journal's stated scope or do not meet its basic academic and editorial requirements may be declined during initial editorial screening.

Through its multidisciplinary orientation, Holistic Science seeks to strengthen scholarly communication and support the dissemination of research that advances education, social sciences, humanities, language and linguistics, law, technology, and interdisciplinary knowledge.