Aims & Scope

Lakon : Jurnal Kajian Sastra dan Budaya is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research articles on various issues within literary and cultural studies. Our scope encompasses local, regional, and global issues, making us a premier platform for scholars and researchers to share their knowledge and insights.

We invite submissions of theoretical, empirical, or historical research articles that explore everyday practices, identities, media, literary texts, and cultural expressions. Our goal is to provide a platform for in-depth analysis and discussion of these topics, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between literature, culture, and society.

By publishing high-quality research articles, Lakon aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of literary and cultural studies, while also promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration.

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.


Policy Links

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.


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