About the Journal

Al Irsyad: Jurnal Studi Islam is a peer-reviewed journal published by STAI Publisistik Thawalib Jakarta twice a year (March and September). Al Irsyad: Jurnal Studi Islam serves as a trusted academic platform for lecturers, researchers, scholars, and practitioners to publish their research findings and encourage the development of contextual and contemporary Islamic scholarship. The scope of Al Irsyad: Jurnal Studi Islam is:

  • Islamic Education
  • Islamic Economics
  • Al-Qur'an and Hadith Studies
  • Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)
  • Islamic History and Civilization
  • Psychology Islamic
  • Islamic Creed and Philosophy
  • Cross-cultural Studies

Every manuscript submitted to Al Irsyad: Jurnal Studi Islam will undergo a rigorous and independent peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scientific validity of the published research. This journal encourages the acceptance of articles that present innovative and original research results and make significant contributions to the development of new theories, methodologies, and approaches in various fields of Islamic studies.

Al Irsyad: Jurnal Studi Islam is committed to supporting open access to Islamic scholarship to facilitate the widespread dissemination of knowledge, including for researchers, lecturers, and students in regions or countries with limited access to paid scholarly publications. Furthermore, the journal aims to strengthen collaborative networks and academic partnerships among Muslim, and to encourage dialogue and the exchange of ideas across Islamic disciplines.

Ownership and Management

STAI Publisistik Thawalib Jakarta is the owner and organizer of Al Irsyad: Jurnal Studi Islam. The management of this journal receives full support from the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM). Various funding sources, including non-commercial publishing contributions, support the journal's operations and publication. This financial support enables it to maintain high publication standards, implement a rigorous peer-review process, and provide open access to researchers and readers worldwide. Its commitment to advancing Islamic studies and the development of knowledge is reflected in its ownership and support of Al Irsyad: Jurnal Studi Islam, thus encouraging the dissemination of beneficial knowledge and facilitating academic collaboration.

Revenue Sources

Al Irsyad: Jurnal Studi Islam manages its operations through several clear and transparent funding sources. Comprehensive information about our funding model can be found on the journal's official website. The primary funding sources include:

  1. Article Processing Charges (APCs): A contribution from authors after a manuscript is accepted for publication, intended to cover the costs of the editing, peer-review, and publication process.

  2. Institutional Support: Operational assistance from the hosting university and partner institutions that support administrative needs and technological development.

  3. Non-Commercial Collaboration: Limited cooperation with external parties that align with the vision of Islamic scholarship, without interfering with the integrity of academic content.

  4. Grants and Donations: Financial aid from government institutions, foundations, or donors that support special initiatives such as the publication of thematic issues and the organization of academic forums.

We affirm that all funding sources do not influence editorial decisions. Each manuscript is reviewed and selected based solely on its originality, academic quality, and relevance to the scope of Islamic studies. Our primary commitment is to maintain affordability, open accessibility, and high publication standards, upholding the principles of transparency and benefit (maslahah) in journal management.

Advertising

In maintaining the transparency and scholarly integrity of the journal, Al Irsyad: Jurnal Studi Islam implements a selective and ethical publication cooperation policy. Only forms of cooperation that are relevant and aligned with the values of Islamic scholarship, such as announcements of Islamic conferences, launches of Sharia reference books, Islamic education scholarship programs, or research services based on Islamic sources, may be considered for publication. All cooperation decisions are entirely under the authority of the Editorial Board, based on assessments of vision alignment and academic quality, without interference from external parties. The core principle affirmed is that any form of cooperation will not influence the peer-review process or editorial decisions, thereby preserving the purity and objectivity of manuscript evaluation. Cooperative materials will be placed separately from scholarly article content, clearly distinguished, and only included in designated special sections. This policy reflects the journal's commitment to maintaining academic independence, the dignity of Islamic scholarship, and the principle of a clear separation between academic content and non-academic cooperative materials.

Key Points Maintained:

  1. Selection Principle: Cooperation must be relevant and aligned with Islamic scholarly values.

  2. Editorial Authority: Decisions are solely the purview of the Editorial Board.

  3. Academic Independence: Cooperation does not influence manuscript evaluation.

  4. Physical Separation: Cooperative materials are clearly separated from scholarly content.

  5. Ethical Commitment: Upholding the dignity and integrity of Islamic scholarship as the top priority.

Direct Marketing

Implements an ethical and targeted direct marketing strategy to promote the journal while maintaining academic integrity. We conduct outreach to researchers and academics in the field of Islamic studies transparently, respecting privacy and avoiding spam practices or misleading information. Our main goals are to increase awareness, encourage quality manuscript submissions, and expand our readership.

Our strategies include:

  1. Discoverability: Optimising the journal homepage to be easily found and navigated, clearly displaying the vision, scope, content, and editorial team.

  2. Search Engine Optimisation (SEO): Enhancing the journal's visibility by optimising keywords, images, and content for better indexing on significant search engines like Google.

  3. Social Media: Utilizing social media platforms (Instagram: @jurnal.thawalib, Facebook: Jurnal Thawalib) to promote new articles, interact with the community, and build direct networks with researchers.

  4. Partnership and Collaboration: Cooperating with institutions and academic communities to expand reach and attract quality participation.

All our marketing efforts are designed to support the dissemination of beneficial knowledge, uphold principles of honesty, and strengthen the journal's role as a credible and open scholarly platform for the development of Islamic studies.