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Journal of Consumer Sciences (JCS), published since 2016 by the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences IPB University, is a biannually e-journal that provides articles on consumer and family economics issues. It publishes quantitative and qualitative research and encourages manuscripts in various types including research articles, intervention articles, and review articles. JCS focuses on the studies of consumer behavior and family economics, including the fields of, but not limited to, finance, consumer attitudes and preferences, consumer behavior and decision making, consumer empowerment, consumer protection, consumer education, family financial management, marketing, social marketing, management, bussiness, and other related topics.