About the Journal

Aims and scope

The Journal of Islamic Education and Multicultural (JIEM) aims to provide a comprehensive platform for scholars, educators, and practitioners to share their research, experiences, and insights into the intersections of Islamic education and multiculturalism. The journal seeks to foster a deeper understanding of how Islamic educational principles can coexist, integrate, and enrich diverse cultural contexts. By fostering rigorous academic exchange, JIEM aspires to contribute to the development of inclusive educational practices that respect and celebrate cultural diversity within Islamic educational frameworks.

The scope of JIEM includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Islamic Educational Theories and Practices:

  • Exploration of traditional and contemporary Islamic educational philosophies.
  • Comparative studies of Islamic education across different cultural contexts.
  • Analysis of pedagogical approaches and curriculum development in Islamic schools and institutions.

2. Multicultural Education within Islamic Contexts:

  • Studies on the integration of multicultural principles in Islamic education.
  • Examination of the impact of multiculturalism on Islamic educational settings.
  • Best practices for fostering intercultural understanding and cooperation among students and educators.

3. Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue:

  • Research on the role of Islamic education in promoting interfaith dialogue.
  • Case studies of interfaith initiatives within Islamic educational frameworks.
  • Strategies for building bridges between Islamic and non-Islamic educational systems.

4. Policy and Leadership in Islamic and Multicultural Education:

  • Analysis of educational policies affecting Islamic and multicultural education.
  • Leadership models and practices in multicultural Islamic educational institutions.
  • Impact of national and international educational policies on Islamic schooling.

5. Community Engagement and Social Justice:

  • Role of Islamic education in addressing social justice issues.
  • Community-based educational initiatives and their impact on multicultural societies.
  • Strategies for promoting social cohesion and equity through Islamic education.

6. Technological Integration and Innovation:

  • Use of technology in enhancing Islamic and multicultural education.
  • Innovative educational tools and methods in Islamic schools.
  • Challenges and opportunities of digital learning environments in multicultural contexts.

7. Case Studies and Practical Applications:

  • Real-world examples of successful integration of Islamic and multicultural education.
  • Practical applications of research findings in classrooms and educational institutions.
  • Teacher training and professional development in multicultural Islamic education settings.

JIEM welcomes original research articles, review articles, case studies, and book reviews that fall within its aims and scope. 

Peer-review Policy

Peer-review is a system used to assess the quality of a manuscript before publication. Independent researchers in relevant research fields assess submitted manuscripts for originality, validity, and significance to help editors determine whether or not the manuscript should be published in this journal.

The Journal of Islamic Education and Multicultural (JIEM) operates a double-blind peer-review system. Reviewers do not know the authors' names or affiliations, and reviewer reports provided to authors are anonymous.

The benefit of double-blind peer review is that it allows reviewers to judge a manuscript based on its content alone, and they are not unconsciously biased by knowing who the author is.

Submitted manuscripts will generally be reviewed by two or more experts who will be asked to evaluate whether the manuscript is scientifically sound and coherent, whether the manuscript is a duplicate of an already published work, and whether the manuscript is clear enough to be published or not. The Editors will make decisions based on these reports and, if necessary, consult with Editorial Board members.

Indexing Service

The full text of all articles is stored in digital archives worldwide to ensure long-term digital preservation.

We work closely with the relevant indexing services, currently indexed Google Scholar, DOAJ, Crossref, and Dimensions, to ensure that articles published in the Journal of Islamic Education and Multicultural (JIEM) will be available in their databases when needed.

Open Access Policy & Licensing (Creative Commons)

All articles published by the Journal of Islamic Education and Multicultural (JIEM) are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication, without subscription charges or registration barriers. This is on the principle that making research publications freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge

As authors of articles published in the Journal of Islamic Education and Multicultural (JIEM), you are the copyright holders of your article and have granted to any third party, in advance and in perpetuity, the right to use and reproduce or disseminate your article. This means that you, as the author, have a significant say in how your work is used and disseminated. We are continuously working with our author communities to select the best choice of license, the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), which respects your rights and ensures the broadest possible dissemination of your work.

Copyright

Authors of articles published in the Journal of Islamic Education and Multicultural (JIEM) retain the copyright of their articles and are free to reproduce and disseminate their work.

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Islamic Education and Multicultural (JIEM) is published three times a year, in March, July and November.

Archiving

The Journal of Islamic Education and Multicultural (JIEM) utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives for the journal's preservation and restoration.

Plagiarism

Each manuscript published first is a plagiarism-checking process with Plagiarism Checker X, Turnitin, or Ithenticate. The text will be processed when plagiarism scans show results below 25%.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Authors who publish open access in the Journal of Islamic Education and Multicultural (JIEM) are required to pay an article processing charge (APC). The APC price will be determined from the date on which the article is accepted for publication.

The current APC is: $15

The $15 fee covers the standard ten (10) page manuscript. An extra $1 per page will be charged for every additional page. The editor will provide instructions for money transfer via bank transfer with the notification of acceptance for the accepted paper. We can provide this free of charge if the author's paper is sent from at least two countries (outside Indonesia).

APC covers the range of publishing services we provide. This includes provision of online tools for Editors and authors, article production and hosting, liaison with abstracting and indexing services, and customer services. The APC, payable when your manuscript is editorially accepted and before publication, is charged to you, your funder, institution, or employer.  

If you find yourself in a situation where you are unable to cover the author fees, we have a process in place to help. A waiver or partial waiver of author fees may be decided by the editor in case of lack of funding, excessive length of the submitted manuscript, or other reasonable reasons provided by the author during the submission. To request a waiver, simply declare your request in the comments in the editor's box during your submission. This process is designed to ensure that authors are aware of their financial options and can make informed decisions about their publication. Please note that a waiver will likely be denied unless it is requested at this stage, and it will have no effect on the review result.