Welcome to SCAD Independent
SCAD Independent is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit research and social organization committed to advancing knowledge, strengthening research capacity, and expanding intellectual contributions to global societal development. Established in 2010 and legally formalized through Notarial Deed No. 01 dated October 29, 2012, SCAD Independent was founded on the conviction that society requires academic and social spaces that are free, inclusive, and responsibly engaged with the complexities of contemporary global challenges. From its inception, SCAD Independent has positioned itself as a hub for research, scholarly publication, and social engagement grounded in intellectual independence and academic integrity. SCAD views knowledge not merely as an academic pursuit, but as a transformative social force capable of strengthening democratic values, enhancing public awareness, and addressing social, cultural, economic, political, and humanitarian issues at national and international levels.
As a research organization, SCAD Independent initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary research projects, academic publications, scholarly dialogues, and international forums that promote critical inquiry and collaborative knowledge production. The institution actively collaborates with Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKI), public universities (PTU), research centers, and scholars across countries, fostering an open and globally connected academic network. Alongside its academic mission, SCAD Independent also functions as a social institution that places research at the heart of community empowerment. Through research-based initiatives, knowledge advocacy, and evidence-informed social programs, SCAD bridges academic inquiry with real-world societal needs, ensuring that research outcomes contribute to awareness, capacity building, and social well-being. In 2014, SCAD Independent was accredited by the International Accreditation Organization (IAO) in recognition of its commitment to quality assurance, credibility, and professional standards in research and scholarly publishing. This accreditation reinforces SCAD’s dedication to ethical research practices and social responsibility. Today, SCAD Independent has evolved into a sustainable ecosystem of research, publication, and social engagement. It places strong emphasis on mentoring early-career researchers and young intellectuals through academic training, research guidance, and the cultivation of ethical scholarship, reflecting its belief that the future of knowledge depends on independent thinking and responsible action.
More than an organization, SCAD Independent represents a movement of scholarly and social consciousness—dedicated to producing emancipatory, meaningful, and human-centered knowledge. Guided by the values of integrity, openness, collaboration, and social responsibility, SCAD Independent serves as a bridge connecting academia, society, and the global community. Aligned with its motto, “Advancing Knowledge, Empowering Humanity”, SCAD Independent believes that knowledge is both an instrument of intellectual advancement and a catalyst for social transformation toward a more just and conscientious world..
