Objectives and Scope

1. Objectives

Journal of Local Culture Study (LOCUS) aims to serve as a scientific platform for disseminating research findings, theoretical developments, and practical insights in the fields of study of art and local culture in various unique and specific aspects, covering art and cultural history, visual arts, performing arts, popular art and culture, culinary art, traditional culture, and traditional knowledge and skill systems. The journal is committed to advancing academic knowledge, encouraging research innovation, and fostering collaboration among academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers at national and international levels.

The specific objectives of Jurnal Maneksi are:

1. To publish high-quality, original, scientifically sound research articles that advance knowledge in study of art and local culture in various unique and specific aspects, covering art and cultural history, visual arts, performing arts, popular art and culture, culinary art, traditional culture, and traditional knowledge and skill systems.
2. To promote the development of theories, methodologies, and best practices relevant to contemporary study of art and local culture in various unique and specific aspects, covering art and cultural history, visual arts, performing arts, popular art and culture, culinary art, traditional culture, and traditional knowledge and skill systems
3. To encourage interdisciplinary and applied research that provides practical solutions for study of art and local culture in various unique and specific aspects, covering art and cultural history, visual arts, performing arts, popular art and culture, culinary art, traditional culture, and traditional knowledge and skill systems.
4. To facilitate the exchange of scientific knowledge and research experiences among scholars, professionals, and researchers from diverse backgrounds.

2. Scope

Journal of Local Culture Study welcomes original research articles. The journal's scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. art and cultural history,

2. visual arts, performing arts,

3. popular art and culture,

4. culinary art,

5. traditional culture,

5.traditional knowledge and skill systems. T

3. Publication Focus

The journal welcomes submissions from Indonesian and international authors, provided that manuscripts meet the journal's academic standards, publication ethics requirements, and submission guidelines.