Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

YAKALDER Forum – Journal of Society, Policy and Wellbeing (YF) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal that provides a scholarly platform for interdisciplinary research on social structures, public policy, social welfare, and wellbeing.

The journal publishes original articles, reviews, and policy analyses that explore the complex relationships between society, health, welfare, and quality of life. It aims to bridge disciplines by integrating perspectives from social sciences, economics, health studies, political science, sociology, psychology, social work, public administration, and community development.

YAKALDER Forum particularly welcomes studies focusing on:

  • social policy, welfare regimes, and wellbeing measurement,
  • public health, health management, and community health,
  • social work, social inclusion, and human services,
  • sustainable development and social innovation,
  • governance, equity, and public participation,
  • social determinants of health and quality of life,
  • digital transformation, social change, and policy responses,
  • education, employment, and community wellbeing,
  • social cohesion, migration, and urban wellbeing.

By promoting comparative and evidence-based approaches, the journal seeks to advance scientific knowledge and inform policy decisions that enhance welfare, inclusion, and wellbeing at both individual and societal levels.