Journals
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Journal of Islamic Educational Futures
Journal of Islamic Educational Futures (JIEF) is an international peer-reviewed journal published and managed by LPPM STAI Alif Lam Miim Surabaya, first established in 2026. The journal is published twice a year, with issues released in February and August, and is available as an online journal. JIEF applies a double-blind peer-review process, in which submitted manuscripts are independently evaluated by qualified reviewers whose identities are concealed from the authors, while the identities of authors are also concealed from reviewers. This process is implemented to ensure the quality, originality, academic rigor, and relevance of published manuscripts. JIEF publishes high-quality original research, theoretical studies, systematic literature reviews, and scholarly discussions addressing the development, transformation, and future directions of Islamic education.
JIEF provides an academic platform for researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to explore innovative ideas, emerging trends, and transformative practices responding to the challenges and opportunities of Islamic education in the twenty-first century. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate Islamic educational values with contemporary scientific, technological, social, cultural, and global developments. All topics published in JIEF are expected to demonstrate a clear and substantive connection to the development, transformation, sustainability, or future of Islamic education, including studies addressing technology, artificial intelligence, innovation, educational leadership, inclusion, sustainability, and educational policy.
The journal welcomes manuscripts covering Islamic education, curriculum and pedagogical innovation, educational technology, artificial intelligence in education, digital learning, educational leadership and management, teacher professional development, learning innovation, assessment, character and values education, inclusive education, multicultural education, environmental and sustainability education, higher education, educational policy, and the integration of Islamic and contemporary sciences. Manuscripts addressing these themes are particularly encouraged when they examine their implications for strengthening Islamic educational theory, practice, institutions, policies, or future educational systems. Studies employing qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, case study, action research, and systematic literature review approaches are welcomed.
JIEF particularly prioritizes manuscripts that offer significant theoretical contributions, empirical findings, and practical or policy implications for advancing Islamic education in local, national, and global contexts. By fostering interdisciplinary scholarly dialogue, the journal seeks to contribute to the development of future-oriented Islamic educational systems that are innovative, inclusive, sustainable, ethically grounded, and responsive to rapid social, cultural, technological, and educational transformation.
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Journal of Islamic Management Futures
Journal of Islamic Management Futures (JIMF) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by the LPPM STAI Alif Lam Miim Surabaya, Indonesia. First published in 2026, the journal is issued twice a year, in August and February, and is published in electronic (online) format through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. JIMF serves as an academic forum for researchers, lecturers, scholars, practitioners, education managers, policymakers, and professionals to disseminate original research, systematic literature reviews, conceptual studies, and evidence-based perspectives that contribute to the advancement of Islamic education management in response to contemporary challenges and future educational transformation.
The journal focuses specifically on the field of Islamic Education Management, with a strong emphasis on future-oriented perspectives, encompassing studies on Islamic educational leadership, strategic management of Islamic educational institutions, human resource development in education, quality assurance and institutional effectiveness, curriculum management, learning organization and innovation, educational policy and governance, pesantren and madrasah management, Islamic school and higher education management, digital transformation in Islamic education, educational technology and artificial intelligence in educational management, change management, educational entrepreneurship, financial and resource management in education, inclusive and sustainable education management, as well as contemporary and emerging issues shaping the future of Islamic education systems in global and local contexts. JIMF encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates Islamic values, ethical leadership, and contemporary management theories to foster innovative, adaptive, sustainable, and globally competitive Islamic education institutions for the future.
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Journal of Islamic Pedagogical Innovation
Journal of Islamic Pedagogical Innovation (JIPI) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by the LPPM STAI Alif Lam Miim Surabaya, Indonesia. First published in 2026, the journal is issued twice a year, in August and February, and is published in electronic (online) format through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. JIPI serves as an academic forum for researchers, lecturers, teachers, educational practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate original research, systematic literature reviews, and conceptual studies that contribute to the advancement of Islamic education through pedagogical innovation, educational research, and evidence-based practices.
The journal focuses specifically on the field of Islamic Education, encompassing studies on Islamic pedagogy, Islamic Religious Education (PAI), curriculum and learning innovation, digital learning, educational technology and artificial intelligence in Islamic education, instructional design and learning media, assessment and evaluation, teacher professional development, character and values education, pesantren, madrasah, Islamic schools, Islamic higher education, educational leadership and management, inclusive and multicultural education, community-based Islamic education, and contemporary issues related to educational reform and sustainable development in Muslim societies. JIPI encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates Islamic educational values with contemporary educational theories to enhance the quality, relevance, and global competitiveness of Islamic education.
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Journal of Social Transformation and Community Engagement
Journal of Social Transformation and Community Engagement (JSTCE) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to community engagement and social transformation. First published in 2026, the journal is issued twice a year, in August and February, and is published in electronic (online) format through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. JSTCE serves as an academic forum for researchers, lecturers, community practitioners, development professionals, policymakers, non-governmental organizations, and community organizations to disseminate original research, community engagement studies, participatory research, and evidence-based practices that contribute to community empowerment and sustainable social transformation.
The journal focuses specifically on community engagement, community empowerment, and social transformation, encompassing studies on community-based development, participatory action research (PAR), Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), social innovation, community capacity building, social entrepreneurship, digital community empowerment, education and literacy for community development, local wisdom and cultural preservation, inclusive and sustainable development, environmental sustainability, community health and well-being, youth and women's empowerment, social resilience, poverty reduction, livelihood development, and community-based approaches to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). JSTCE encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates academic knowledge with community participation, local assets, social innovation, and evidence-based interventions to address complex social challenges and promote sustainable and inclusive transformation.
JSTCE particularly welcomes studies that demonstrate meaningful community participation, measurable outcomes, community ownership, sustainability, and broader social impact. The journal encourages research and engagement models that position communities not merely as beneficiaries but as active partners in identifying problems, developing solutions, implementing interventions, and evaluating social change. Through this focus, JSTCE seeks to strengthen the connection between scholarly knowledge and community practice and to contribute to the development of resilient, empowered, and sustainable communities.
