Aims & Scope

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Kertas of Multidisciplinary Humanitarian Science (KMHS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by KertasSci, dedicated to the dissemination of original research that addresses humanitarian issues through multidisciplinary perspectives. The journal aims to advance knowledge and inform practice by publishing empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and interdisciplinary insights that respond to global humanitarian challenges affecting vulnerable populations and communities.

KMHS seeks to be a catalyst for scholarly dialogue and real-world impact by connecting researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and thought leaders from around the world. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality, innovative, and socially impactful research that informs humanitarian action, development strategies, and ethical engagement in crisis and non-crisis contexts.

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, and the journal is published in English to ensure broad international accessibility and engagement.

SCOPE

KMHS provides a platform for diverse academic and practitioner-oriented contributions that explore the complex dynamics of humanitarian issues from multiple disciplinary perspectives. The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and theoretical essays in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response

  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience

  • Global Health and Health Equity

  • Migration, Refugees, and Displacement

  • Education in Emergencies and Development Contexts

  • Human Rights and Social Justice

  • Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation

  • Environmental and Climate Justice

  • Gender and Vulnerability in Humanitarian Contexts

  • Community Development and Empowerment

  • Ethics in Humanitarian Action

  • Technology and Innovation for Humanitarian Solutions

  • Policy and Governance in Humanitarian Systems

  • Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Development

  • Indigenous Knowledge and Localized Responses

  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

  • Food Security and Nutrition in Crisis Settings

  • Qualitative, Quantitative, and Participatory Research Methods

KMHS encourages submissions that bridge theory and practice, foster collaboration across disciplines, and contribute to the effectiveness, equity, and sustainability of humanitarian efforts worldwide.