Journal History

Jurnal Trias Politika (JTP) has evolved from a national academic periodical into an internationally oriented, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research on politics and governance, with a distinctive emphasis on the Global South. The following timeline highlights key milestones in the journal’s development.

Timeline of Milestones

October 2017 — Establishment and ISSN Registration

Jurnal Trias Politika was first published by the Department of Government Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Riau Kepulauan (UNRIKA). In October 2017, the journal obtained both its P-ISSN (2597-7431) and E-ISSN (2597-7423), marking its formal recognition as a scholarly periodical.

2023 — SINTA 3 Accreditation

The journal was accredited SINTA 3 by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. This accreditation is based on Decision No. 79/E/KPT/2023, dated May 11, 2023, and is valid from Volume 6 No. 02 through Volume 11 No. 1 (2027).

2024 — Indexed in DOAJ

Jurnal Trias Politika was accepted into the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), reflecting its commitment to open access, editorial transparency, and high publishing standards.

2025 — Full English-Language Publication

Beginning in 2025, the journal transitioned to full English-language publication. This step was taken to broaden its international readership, attract submissions from global scholars, and strengthen its position in the international academic community.

November 2025 — Launch of New Manuscript Template

In November 2025, the journal introduced a new manuscript template designed to enhance the quality and international standing of published articles. The template provides authors with a clear guide for crafting high-impact manuscripts and offers reviewers a structured evaluation framework. The journal also renewed its mission: “Elevating Standards, Empowering Scholars: Together Towards Global Impact.”

Mission and Scope

Jurnal Trias Politika is dedicated to advancing global scholarly discourse on the most pressing issues in politics and governance. It provides a platform for high-quality, interdisciplinary research with a distinctive emphasis on the Global South. Its scope comprehensively covers five core areas:

  • Political Science & Democratic Studies
  • Public Policy & Governance
  • Comparative Politics & Global Governance
  • Political Economy & Development
  • Security, Conflict, and Human Rights

The journal actively seeks empirically robust and theoretically innovative contributions that offer comparative insights and policy-relevant implications, fostering dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide.