JCIC: Jurnal CIC Lembaga Riset dan Konsultan Sosial (e-ISSN: 2746-5160) is a double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal published biannually (March and September) by CIC Lembaga Riset dan Konsultan Sosial, in collaboration with Asosiasi Peneliti Ilmu Sosial Indonesia (APISI). Committed to upholding the highest standards of scholarly excellence and research integrity, JCIC provides a reputable platform for original and methodologically sound research within the broad field of social humanities. JCIC specializes in multidisciplinary studies that intersect theory and practice across sociology, law, political science, education, social development, public policy, governance, democracy, religion and politics, gender studies, media analysis, urban and rural studies, and other relevant domains within the social sciences. The journal particularly welcomes contributions that critically address contemporary social issues through empirical research, theoretical inquiry, and applied analysis, aiming to foster intellectual dialogue and inform evidence-based policymaking. By bridging academic research with practical consultancy perspectives, JCIC positions itself as a unique scholarly forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to contribute to transformative social change in Indonesia and beyond. The journal encourages submissions in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, and is published through the Open Journal System (OJS), ensuring accessibility and global visibility. Indexed in major scholarly databases and committed to cross-disciplinary and cross-sector collaboration, JCIC: Jurnal CIC Lembaga Riset dan Konsultan Sosial aspires to be a leading source of insight and innovation in the study of social humanities in Southeast Asia.