Journal History

SAKALIMA: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities was established in October 2023 with the initiation of the journal website development and the preparation of its editorial management system. During this early stage, the journal began accepting manuscript submissions from national and international authors.

In January–May 2024, the journal conducted its first cycle of manuscript collection, peer-review coordination, and editorial screening. This process culminated in the publication of its inaugural issue in June 2024, marking the beginning of its regular publication schedule.

On 11 December 2024, SAKALIMA successfully obtained its International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) for online  demonstrating its formal recognition as an academic journal.

The journal continued its efforts to enhance visibility and accessibility, and was officially indexed in the Garuda — Garba Rujukan Digital in august , strengthening its presence within the national academic indexing ecosystem.

Since its establishment, SAKALIMA has remained committed to maintaining high editorial standards, rigorous peer-review processes, and the dissemination of original scholarly work in the fields of social sciences and humanities.