About Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary Journal

Aims and scope

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Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary Journal (SEAMJ) publishes peer-reviewed research that delves into the languages and cultures of contemporary Southeast Asian societies. Submissions to the journal are expected to adhere to one or more of the following subject areas:

  • Language, culture, and society in the Malay world
  • Youth culture, politics, and social media
  • Digital development in the age of climate change
  • Sustainable urbanisation in Southeast Asia
  • Globalisation and security in Southeast Asia
  • Migration and sustainable development

We welcome quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research, and we prioritize policy-relevant empirical research. Systematic reviews and submissions based on policy are also encouraged. We welcome book reviews.

Visit the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) site to access articles published before 2023.