About the Journal
AKSEN Journal of Islam and Humanities (AJIH)
Publisher: AKSEN (Akademika Semesta Nusantara)
Overview
AKSEN Journal of Islam and Humanities (AJIH) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing critical, interdisciplinary, and historically grounded inquiry into Islam as a religious tradition and Muslim societies as lived, dynamic communities. The journal bridges classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary humanities and social science approaches, welcoming submissions engaging Islamic Studies and Muslim Societies from textual, historical, social, cultural, philosophical, and comparative perspectives. Full details are available in the journal's Focus and Scope statement.
Journal Details
| Journal Title | AKSEN Journal of Islam and Humanities |
| Abbreviation | AJIH |
| Publisher | AKSEN (Akademika Semesta Nusantara) |
| ISSN (Print) | [To be assigned] |
| ISSN (Online) | [To be assigned] |
| DOI Prefix | [To be assigned upon Crossref/registration agency membership] |
| Publication Frequency | Biannual — January and July |
| Languages | English and Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) |
| Access Model | Open Access (no reader fees; no embargo) |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) |
| Peer Review | Double-blind peer review |
| Plagiarism Screening | Turnitin / iThenticate (maximum 20% similarity) |
| Article Publication Fee | IDR 750,000 (waivers available) |
| Submission Fee | Free (IDR 0.00) |
Aims
AJIH aims to:
- Provide a rigorous, peer-reviewed platform for scholarship on Islam and Muslim societies that bridges normative/textual and empirical/social-scientific approaches
- Foster interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars of religious studies, law, sociology, anthropology, political science, gender studies, and related humanities disciplines
- Position Southeast Asian and Nusantara-based scholarship in conversation with global debates in Islamic Studies and the humanities
- Uphold the highest standards of publication ethics, editorial transparency, and open scholarly access
Scope
The journal welcomes contributions spanning Qur'anic and hadith studies, Islamic law and legal theory, Islamic theology and philosophy, Sufism, Islamic intellectual history, the sociology and anthropology of Muslim communities, Islam and politics, gender and family in Muslim societies, Islamic education, Muslim minorities and diaspora studies, and comparative and global perspectives on Islam — with particular attention to Southeast Asia and the Malay-Nusantara world alongside broader international scholarship. Full details are set out in the journal's Focus and Scope document.
Editorial Process
All submissions undergo initial editorial screening (including plagiarism screening), followed by double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, in accordance with the journal's Peer-Review Process and Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement. Full procedural details are available in the Article Publication Process document.
Open Access and Licensing
All content published in AJIH is freely available to readers worldwide immediately upon publication, with no subscription, registration, or paywall barriers. Articles are licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, permitting sharing and adaptation with attribution, provided derivative works carry the same license. Full details are available in the journal's Open Access Policy and Copyright Notice.
Indexing and Abstracting
AJIH is committed to maximizing the visibility and discoverability of its published content and actively seeks inclusion in reputable national and international indexing, abstracting, and discovery services. A current, verified list of services in which the journal is indexed will be maintained on the journal website as inclusion is confirmed. See the Indexing and Abstracting document for further detail.
Publisher
AJIH is published by AKSEN (Akademika Semesta Nusantara). [Board to insert a brief description of AKSEN as a publishing body — e.g., its founding year, institutional affiliation (if any), and other publications it produces, once finalized.]
Contact
Editorial Office:
Akademika Semesta Nusantara
Address: Baileys City Apartemen, Jl. Dewi Sartika No. 31
Ciputat, Tangerang Selatan, Banten, 15411, INDONESIA
Email: akademikasemestanusantara@gmail.com
