Aim and Scopes

Aim

Voice of Academia (VoA) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by UiTM Press, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. The journal provides an international platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to disseminate rigorous research that advances knowledge in the social sciences, business and management, governance and public policy, communication studies, and information and knowledge management.

The journal aims to publish research that addresses theoretical developments, empirical findings, policy issues, and practical applications relevant to contemporary organizational, economic, technological, and societal challenges. VoA particularly encourages interdisciplinary research that explores the interplay between organizations, governance systems, communication processes, information technologies, and socio-economic development, with a focus on emerging and developing economies.

Scopes

VoA publishes original scholarly articles across the following core subject areas:

1. Business, Management, and Finance

  • Business and organizational management
  • Accounting and financial management
  • Banking and finance
  • Entrepreneurship and organizational development
  • Administrative and office management

2. Economics, Governance, and Public Policy

  • Economic development and regional economies
  • Public administration and governance
  • Public policy and institutional development
  • Regulatory and policy environments affecting organizations and society

3. Communication, Media, and Society

  • Media and communication studies
  • Digital communication and media practices
  • Communication in organizational and institutional contexts

4. Information and Knowledge Management

  • Information management and knowledge systems
  • Information systems in organizations
  • Digital technologies supporting organizational processes

5. Law, Ethics, and Governance

  • Legal and regulatory frameworks affecting governance and business
  • Law and policy in socio-economic development

6. Language and Academic Communication

  • Applied linguistics and language studies
  • Academic and professional communication in organizational and educational contexts

7. Quantitative and Analytical Methods in Social Sciences

  • Statistical and quantitative methods applied to social science research
  • Analytical and methodological approaches in management and policy studies

8. Islamic Studies and Society

  • Islamic thought and civilization
  • Islamic perspectives in governance, economics, and law
  • Islamic social and ethical studies

Types of Articles

VoA publishes the following scholarly contributions:

  • Original research articles
  • Conceptual and theoretical papers
  • Case studies
  • Systematic and narrative literature reviews

All manuscripts must demonstrate clear relevance to the journal’s aims and scope and provide a meaningful scholarly contribution within the covered disciplines.

Scope Compliance

All submissions undergo editorial screening and peer review to ensure alignment with the journal’s aims and subject areas. Only manuscripts that contribute to scholarly research within the defined scope are considered for publication.