About the Journal

SUNDANO: International Journal of Education, Society and Cultural Transformation is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to advancing interdisciplinary knowledge at the intersection of education, society, culture, and social transformation. The journal provides a global platform for scholars, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community leaders to disseminate original, high-quality research that addresses contemporary societal challenges and contributes to sustainable, inclusive, and equitable development.

SUNDANO is founded on the conviction that meaningful social transformation emerges through the integration of educational innovation, cultural understanding, community resilience, and evidence-informed governance. In an era characterized by rapid globalization, technological advancement, environmental uncertainty, demographic change, and increasing cultural diversity, the journal promotes scholarly dialogue that bridges disciplinary boundaries and connects local realities with global perspectives.

The journal is distinguished by its four interconnected scholarly pillars. The first pillar, Education for Social Transformation, explores the role of education as a driving force for human development, innovation, equity, and societal progress. The second pillar, Culture and Indigenous Knowledge, emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity, anthropology, indigenous knowledge systems, local wisdom, and intercultural understanding in strengthening communities and preserving human civilization. The third pillar, Community Resilience and Inclusive Development, focuses on community empowerment, social innovation, sustainable development, and strategies that enhance resilience and improve quality of life. The fourth pillar, Policy, Governance, and Global Challenges, examines public policy, governance, leadership, social justice, digital transformation, sustainability, peacebuilding, and institutional responses to complex global issues.

SUNDANO welcomes original research articles, review articles, theoretical and conceptual papers, systematic reviews, policy analyses, and interdisciplinary studies employing qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and other rigorous research approaches. The journal encourages contributions that generate new theoretical insights, provide evidence-based solutions, inform public policy, and foster collaboration among scholars from diverse academic disciplines and geographical regions.

As an international journal, SUNDANO is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, scientific rigor, editorial excellence, and ethical publishing practices. Through the dissemination of impactful research and the promotion of international scholarly collaboration, SUNDANO aspires to become a leading global reference in the fields of education, society, culture, and social transformation, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the creation of resilient, inclusive, and sustainable societies.