Jurnal Kajian Sejarah & Pendidikan Sejarah (Journal of History Education & Historical Studies)

This journal, with ISSN 2302-5808, was firstly published on March 24, 2013, in the context to commemorate the BLA (Bandung Lautan Api or Bandung a Sea of Flames)’s Day in Indonesia. The SUSURGALUR journal has jointly been organized by the Lecturers of APB UBD (Academy of Brunei Studies, University of Brunei Darussalam) and International & History Studies FASS (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) UBD in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, since issue of September 2013 to date; and published by Minda Masagi Press, a publishing house owned by ASPENSI (the Association of Indonesian Scholars of History Education) in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.

The articles published in SUSURGALUR journal are able to be written in English as well as in Indonesian and Malay languages. The SUSURGALUR journal is published every March and September. This journal is dedicated not only for Indonesian scholars who concern about History Education and Historical Studies, but also welcome to the scholars of Southeast Asian countries and around the world who care and share related to the History Education and Historical Studies in general.

The SUSURGALUR journal is devoted, but not limited to, history education, historical studies, and any new development and advancement in the field of history education and historical studies. The scope of our journal includes: (1) History Education and National Character Building; (2) Political, Social, Cultural and Educational History; (3) Education, History, and Social Awareness; (4) Economic History and Welfare State; (5) Science, Technology and Society in Historical Perspectives; (6) Religion and Philosophy in Historical Perspectives; and (7) Visual Arts, Dance, Music, and Design in Historical Perspectives.

Since early 2016, the website of SUSURGALUR journal has been migrated from web based on WP (Word Press) program towards the web based on OJS (Open Journal System) program at: mindamas-journals.com/susurgalur. However, the conventional e-mail address for sending the articles is still able to: susurgalur.jurnal2013@gmail.com

FOREWORD
SUSURGALUR: Jurnal Kajian Sejarah & Pendidikan Sejarah
(Journal of History Education & Historical Studies),
Volume 4(1) March 2016.

Assoc. Prof. Ampuan Dr. Haji Brahim bin Ampuan Haji Tengah
Editor-in-Chief of the SUSURGALUR Journal in Bandung, Indonesia; and
Director of APB UBD (Academy of Brunei Studies, University of Brunei Darussalam) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh (peace be upon you) and greetings. Alhamdulillah, praise be to Allah SWT (Subhanahu Wa-Ta’ala), for the greatness and mercy, we can welcome the new March 2016 issue of the “SUSURGALUR: Jurnal Kajian Sejarah & Pendidikan Sejarah” (Journal of History Education & Historical Studies). Although the publication was late, but the contents of the journal are still relevance and very important for building the awareness of identity and nationality for Bruneian and Indonesian societies in particular and citizen of Southeast Asian countries in general.

Articles published in the SUSURGALUR journal have studied that relate to historical and/or educational history and written by various scholars not only from Southeast Asian countries, but also around the globe. This study of history and education history is, in point of fact, included as one of the areas of studies conducted by the APB (Akademi Pengajian Brunei or Academy of Brunei Studies), particularly in the disciplines that relate to Brunei Darussalam.

As an overview, the Academy of Brunei Studies UBD (University of Brunei Darussalam) was established in 1990, as a multidisciplinary centre of study and research covering all aspects of life in Brunei Darussalam. Undergraduate programmes in Academy Brunei Studies UBD were first offered in 1996, and Graduate degrees followed in 2004. Today, the Academy Brunei Studies UBD offers Bachelor of Arts in Brunei Studies, M.A. (Master of Arts) by research, and Ph.D. (Philosophy Doctor) degrees.

Although one of the smallest of UBD’s faculties, the Academy Brunei Studies is also one of the most vibrant and dynamic, providing a lively, informed academic environment, in which graduate and undergraduate students are able to thrive. All staffs are experts in their subject areas and adopt a cross-disciplinary approach to teaching and research. They also place great emphasis on making the Academy Brunei Studies as a stimulating and friendly place to study.

Today, the Academy Brunei Studies has a growing community of local and international graduate students studying for M.A. by research and Ph.D. degrees on a diverse range of topics that include comparative and multi-country studies. In addition, undergraduates have a wide-range of modules to choose from that reflects the Academy Brunei Studies’s multi-disciplinary nature and its approach to the study of Brunei. These modules cover the following topics: Languages; Literature (Traditional and Modern); History; Technology Studies (Traditional and Modern); Material Culture; Politics; Education; International Relations; Geography; Fisheries; Malay Islamic Monarchy; Economics; Islam; and Socio-Cultural Studies.

To strengthen the Academy Brunei Studies position, as an academic center of excellence in Brunei studies, lecturers are encourage to dynamically published their written works in regional and international journals. So, in the presence of this journal, the lecturers at the Academy of Brunei Studies in particular, as well as student researchers at the University of Brunei Darussalam in general, have the opportunity to publish their works in “SUSURGALUR: Jurnal Kajian Sejarah & Pendidikan Sejarah” and others scholarly journals published by Minda Masagi Press owned by ASPENSI (the Association of Indonesian Scholars of History Education) in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.

The Academy of Brunei Studies will carry on to built-up opportunities for publication to not only lecturers nevertheless to student researchers in and outside Brunei. This is in line with the vision of this Academy Brunei Studies, namely “An academic center of excellence that leads the world in the creation and dissemination of knowledge relating to all aspects of life in Brunei Darussalam”; and its mission “To achieve a global reputation as an academic center of excellence in Brunei Studies”.

As shown in an article written by one of the faculty members of APB UBD, who has issued on the history of fishing activities. What is essence here that his article is related to fisheries study that is still rarely and uncaring researched by Bruneian scholars. As we know that “history” is not merely on political matters, but including and covering all aspects in the human mankind life. Fisheries study, as proposed by the author, related to fishing activity and it has experienced such a long of development history. These developments are influenced by efforts to meet the demands and needs of fisheries resources. And Brunei Darussalam, as one of the island monarchy state in Malay archipelagos, still needs to be researched and studied on fisheries and other aspects in maritime history.

Another articles have been written by the scholars from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and India. It is related to diverse themes, such as Teaching and Learning on the History Education, History of Maritime, Indiginous Peoples; and Social Corporate Responsibity. As stated by a scholar of Indonesia that reenactment of heroism values through learning history by using histrionics methods is very important in order the History subject has had useful in the school. The scholars of Malaysia concerned on cannon of Sultan Setebuk as a symbol of greatness in the maritime history of the Iranuns people in Tempasuk, Sabah. While the scholars of the Philippines studied on beliefs and practices in the life cycle of the Agtas of Lupigue, Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines and its implications to social development. And, last but not least, a scholar of India overviewed about the international and national perspectives on the corporate social responsibility as a Harbinger of quality change.

Do enjoy to reading the articles presented in the SUSURGALUR journal, may be useful. Thank you and wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh (peace be also upon you).

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam: 30th March 2016.

Journal Cover of SUSURGALUR, Issue of March 2016.

Jointly Organized and Published by:

Minda Masagi Press owned by ASPENSI (Association of Indonesian Scholars of History Education) in Bandung; the Lecturers of APB UBD (Academy of Brunei Studies, University of Brunei Darussalam); and the Lecturers of International and History Program FASS UBD (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Brunei Darussalam) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Negara Brunei Darussalam. For searching the institutional websites, it is available online at: www.aspensi.com and www.ubd.edu.bn

The website of KEMENRISTEKDIKTI RI (Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia) in Jakarta related to the scholarly journals is also available online at: http://simlitabmas.ristekdikti.go.id