About the Journal

Islamic Studies and Education Journal is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing academic research in Islamic Studies, Islamic Education, and General Education. The journal provides a global platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and scholars to publish original research, theoretical articles, and innovative studies that contribute to the development of knowledge across diverse educational and Islamic scholarly fields.

Focus and Scope

The journal welcomes high-quality submissions covering (but not limited to) the following areas:

Islamic Studies

  • Qur’anic and Hadith Studies
  • Islamic Law, Theology, and Philosophy
  • Islamic Civilization, Culture, and History
  • Muslim Society and Contemporary Issues
  • Comparative Religion

Islamic Education

  • Curriculum and Pedagogy in Islamic Schools
  • Islamic Character Education
  • Learning Innovation and Instructional Technology
  • Teacher Development and Professional Competence
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Islamic Higher Education Studies

General Education

  • Pedagogy and Instructional Models
  • Curriculum Development
  • Educational Technology and Digital Learning
  • Educational Psychology and Counseling
  • Inclusive Education
  • Educational Management and Leadership
  • Early Childhood, Basic, and Higher Education

This broad scope encourages interdisciplinary dialogue by integrating Islamic perspectives with modern educational theories and practices.

Open Access Policy

This journal follows a full open-access policy, ensuring that all published articles are freely available for reading, downloading, and sharing without subscription or access fees. The journal supports global knowledge dissemination by removing financial and technical barriers for readers and authors.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication. Articles are distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) or another license chosen by the journal, allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Each submission is reviewed by at least two qualified reviewers to ensure academic quality, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

The journal adheres to the ethical guidelines of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).
We uphold:

  • Integrity in research and reporting
  • Prevention of plagiarism and unethical behavior
  • Transparency in authorship and conflicts of interest
  • Ethical treatment of human subjects (where applicable)

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and checked using reputable plagiarism detection tools.

Archiving – LOCKSS & CLOCKSS

Islamic Studies and Education Journal utilizes the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems to create a distributed archiving network among participating libraries. This ensures long-term preservation and restoration of published content.

Sponsorship Disclosure

The journal may receive institutional support from universities, research centers, or academic organizations, but editorial decisions remain independent and free from commercial influence.

Privacy Statement

The names, emails, and personal information entered into this journal’s website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal. Personal data will not be shared with third parties or used for unrelated activities.

Journal History

Islamic Studies and Education Journal was established to respond to the growing need for a scholarly platform that bridges Islamic scholarship and modern educational research. With its interdisciplinary vision, the journal aims to promote high-impact studies, encourage academic collaboration, and contribute to global educational and Islamic discourse. The journal continues to evolve with advancements in research, technology, and academic practices.