About the Journal

Journal of Indigenous Culture, Tourism and Language (JICTL) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published in an online format, dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in the interconnected fields of indigenous culture, tourism, and language. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, academicians, and practitioners to disseminate high-quality scholarly works that explore cultural heritage, linguistic diversity, and sustainable tourism practices from local, national, and global perspectives.

JICTL publishes original research articles, short communications, correspondence, and well-documented case studies that address theoretical, empirical, and applied issues related to indigenous knowledge systems, cultural preservation, language use and revitalization, tourism development, and socio-cultural dynamics. In addition, review articles of current relevance and high academic standard may be considered for publication, particularly those offering critical insights and directions for future research.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches and comparative studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of indigenous cultures and their roles in contemporary society. By fostering scholarly dialogue across disciplines, JICTL aims to bridge academic research, cultural practice, and policy development, while supporting ethical, inclusive, and sustainable engagement with indigenous communities.

All manuscripts submitted to JICTL must be original works that have not been previously published and are not under consideration by other journals. Submissions are evaluated through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, methodological rigor, and ethical integrity.

Journal Information

  • ISSN (Electronic): 3110-7109

  • Publication Frequency: Biannual (2 issues per year)

  • Issue Schedule: March and September

  • Mode of Publication: Online

  • Language of Publication: English

  • Submission Email: admin@goodwoodpub.com

  • Keywords: Indigenous Culture; Tourism; Language Studies; Cultural Heritage; Indigenous Languages.

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Indigenous Culture, Toursm and Language (JICTL) is published biannual, with two regular issues released annually in March and September.

Language Policy

JICTL requires that all manuscripts be written in English. Authors are encouraged to use clear, concise, and academically appropriate language, with proper grammar and spelling to ensure clarity and international readability.

Types of Published Articles

JICTL publishes peer-reviewed scholarly manuscripts that contribute significantly to the literature and professional practice in finance, accounting, and management. The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

1. Research Articles

Research articles present original theoretical or empirical studies demonstrating methodological rigor, analytical depth, and clear contributions to academic literature and/or professional practice. Submissions employing quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or replication approaches are welcomed.

2. Review Articles

Review articles provide a systematic and critical synthesis of existing literature on topics relevant to the journal’s scope. These articles should identify conceptual, methodological, or empirical gaps and offer clear directions for future research.

All published articles must comply with ethical research and publication standards and are subject to a double-blind peer-review process.

Publisher

JICTL is published by Goodwood Publishing, an Indonesian academic publisher committed to disseminating high-quality and impactful scholarly research to the global academic community.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using professional plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and compliance with academic integrity standards. The software that can be use for screening plagiarism are