CMSJ – Communication Media Studies Journal

CMSJ – Communication Media Studies Journal

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Journal: https://cmsj.journal.my.id

About the Journal

Communication Media Studies Journal (CMSJ) is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing critical, empirical, and theoretical scholarship in communication, media, journalism, public relations, broadcasting, digital culture, and mediated society. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, lecturers, postgraduate students, practitioners, and policy-oriented scholars who examine how media systems, communication technologies, public discourse, and audience practices shape contemporary social life. CMSJ welcomes interdisciplinary contributions that connect communication studies with cultural studies, political communication, digital media analytics, strategic communication, media literacy, and social change.

Aims and Scope

CMSJ aims to promote rigorous scholarship on communication and media as central forces in contemporary public, institutional, commercial, and cultural life. The journal encourages submissions that investigate media production, message design, audience interpretation, digital participation, journalism practice, communication ethics, public relations strategy, and the social implications of mediated interaction. Its scope includes qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, conceptual, and critical approaches. CMSJ particularly welcomes studies that address emerging media platforms, algorithmic visibility, misinformation, digital publics, media convergence, and communication practices in local, national, regional, and global contexts.

Topics Covered

CMSJ covers a broad range of topics, including journalism studies, broadcasting, public relations, advertising, digital media, social media communication, media literacy, visual communication, communication theory, strategic communication, political communication, organizational communication, health communication, crisis communication, intercultural communication, media ethics, audience studies, content analysis, digital storytelling, platform studies, and communication technology. The journal also accepts research on influencer culture, online communities, digital activism, media regulation, communication campaigns, public opinion formation, and the role of media in education, politics, markets, religion, culture, and social transformation.

Call for Papers

CMSJ invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students to submit original manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of communication and media studies. Submissions may include empirical research articles, theoretical papers, literature reviews, methodological contributions, and case-based analyses. The journal particularly welcomes manuscripts addressing digital communication, journalism transformation, media audiences, public relations, social media, communication campaigns, and the social consequences of media technologies. All submissions must demonstrate academic originality, methodological clarity, ethical research practice, and relevance to communication scholarship. Manuscripts will undergo editorial screening and peer review before publication.

Book Chapter

CMSJ welcomes proposals for scholarly book chapters that examine communication and media practices across contemporary social, cultural, technological, and institutional contexts. Proposed chapters may explore digital media transformation, journalism innovation, strategic communication, public relations, media literacy, audience behavior, communication ethics, political communication, or the role of media in public discourse. Contributions should present clear conceptual arguments, relevant literature engagement, and practical or theoretical implications. Authors are encouraged to develop chapters that connect empirical cases with broader communication theories, especially in relation to platform society, mediated publics, digital participation, and media-driven social change.

Conference

CMSJ supports academic conferences, symposiums, and scholarly forums that address communication, media, journalism, and digital society. Conference tracks may include digital media studies, journalism and democracy, public relations, strategic communication, media literacy, audience analytics, communication campaigns, media ethics, and platform-based communication. The journal encourages presenters to develop conference papers into full manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication. CMSJ particularly welcomes events that bring together academics, media professionals, policymakers, educators, and students to discuss current challenges in media transformation, public communication, misinformation, technological change, and the future of communication scholarship.

Editor in Chief:

1. Asst. Prof. Dr. Farida Hariyati, SIP., MIKom. (Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka - Uhamka)

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Reviewer Board:

1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oktaviana Purnamasari, M.Si  (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta - UMJ) 
2. Desie Andreastuti, S.An., M.AP.  (Universitas Mulawarman - UNMUL) 
3. Asst. Prof. Arum Arupi Kusnindar, S.E., M.B.A.  (Universitas Muhammadiyah Pringsewu Lampung - UMPRI) 
4. Ahmad Nurun, S.H., M.H.  (Universitas Muhammadiyah Pringsewu Lampung - UMPRI)

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ICSJ – Islamic Cultural Studies Journal

ICSJ – Islamic Cultural Studies Journal

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Journal: https://icsj.journal.my.id

About the Journal

Islamic Cultural Studies Journal (ICSJ) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes scholarly work on Islamic culture, civilization, thought, history, society, education, art, language, heritage, ethics, and contemporary Muslim communities. The journal provides a platform for researchers, lecturers, postgraduate students, and cultural scholars who examine Islamic traditions and their interaction with social, historical, educational, political, and global contexts. ICSJ welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that connect Islamic studies with cultural studies, history, sociology, anthropology, education, communication, philosophy, literature, heritage studies, and contemporary social analysis.

Aims and Scope

ICSJ aims to advance critical and constructive scholarship on Islamic cultural life, intellectual traditions, social practices, and contemporary Muslim societies. The journal publishes research on Islamic civilization, religious education, cultural heritage, Qur’anic studies, Arabic language, Islamic art, ethics, interfaith relations, social values, and the role of Islam in modern public life. Its scope includes historical, textual, qualitative, comparative, conceptual, and interdisciplinary studies. ICSJ particularly welcomes manuscripts that examine how Islamic cultural resources contribute to education, social cohesion, ethical reflection, community development, and intercultural understanding.

Topics Covered

ICSJ covers Islamic civilization, Islamic cultural heritage, Qur’anic studies, Arabic language, Islamic education, Islamic history, Islamic art and calligraphy, Islamic ethics, social values, Muslim societies, interfaith dialogue, Islamic communication, Islamic philosophy, Islamic literature, Islamic law and culture, pesantren studies, Islamic community development, religious moderation, Islamic leadership, heritage preservation, Islamic architecture, Islamic economics and society, and contemporary Muslim identity. The journal also accepts studies on Islam and digital media, Islamic social movements, cultural transmission, religious education, and the relationship between Islamic thought and modern social change.

Call for Papers

ICSJ invites original manuscripts on Islamic culture, civilization, education, heritage, language, ethics, and contemporary Muslim societies. Scholars, lecturers, postgraduate students, and researchers are encouraged to submit empirical studies, textual analyses, historical research, conceptual papers, literature reviews, and interdisciplinary manuscripts. The journal welcomes work addressing Islamic cultural heritage, Qur’anic studies, Arabic language, Islamic education, interfaith dialogue, religious moderation, Islamic art, Muslim social life, and contemporary cultural transformation. Submissions should demonstrate academic originality, sound methodology, ethical sensitivity, and meaningful contribution to Islamic cultural studies.

Book Chapter

ICSJ welcomes book chapter proposals on Islamic cultural studies, civilization, heritage, education, history, language, ethics, art, and Muslim society. Chapters may discuss Islamic intellectual traditions, Qur’anic interpretation, Arabic scholarship, religious moderation, Islamic education, interfaith dialogue, Islamic art and architecture, or contemporary Muslim cultural practices. Contributions should provide strong conceptual grounding, relevant literature engagement, and critical reflection on social or cultural significance. Authors are encouraged to develop chapters that show how Islamic cultural perspectives contribute to education, ethical life, social harmony, heritage preservation, and global scholarly dialogue.

Conference

ICSJ supports conferences and academic forums on Islamic cultural studies, Islamic education, civilization, heritage, language, ethics, and Muslim society. Suggested tracks include Islamic civilization, Qur’anic studies, Arabic language, Islamic education, cultural heritage, Islamic art, religious moderation, interfaith dialogue, Muslim identity, and Islam in digital society. The journal welcomes selected conference papers for development into peer-reviewed articles. ICSJ encourages events that bring together scholars, educators, religious leaders, cultural practitioners, policymakers, and students to advance constructive academic discussion on Islamic culture and contemporary social challenges.

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Reviewers:

1. Asst. Prof. Mamdukh Budiman.PhD (Cand) (Universiti Muhammadiyah Malaysia Perlis - UMAM)

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LPSJ – Legal Policy Studies Journal

LPSJ – Legal Policy Studies Journal

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Journal: https://lpsj.journal.my.id

About the Journal

Legal Policy Studies Journal (LPSJ) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes scholarly research on law, legal studies, public policy, governance, regulation, judicial studies, human rights, ethics, and public administration. The journal provides a platform for legal scholars, policy researchers, practitioners, public officials, postgraduate students, and interdisciplinary researchers interested in the relationship between legal norms, institutional practices, and policy outcomes. LPSJ welcomes doctrinal, empirical, comparative, socio-legal, normative, and policy-oriented studies that contribute to legal development, regulatory reform, governance quality, and justice-oriented public decision-making.

Aims and Scope

LPSJ aims to advance legal and policy scholarship by publishing research that critically examines law, governance, regulation, public institutions, and justice. The journal’s scope includes constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law, civil law, business law, human rights, public policy, regulatory studies, legal reform, judicial administration, public administration, ethics, and comparative legal systems. LPSJ accepts doctrinal analysis, empirical legal studies, socio-legal research, policy analysis, conceptual papers, and reviews. The journal particularly encourages manuscripts that connect legal argument with institutional effectiveness, public accountability, rights protection, and policy implementation.

Topics Covered

LPSJ covers legal research, policy analysis, governance, regulation, judicial studies, public administration, ethics, human rights, constitutional law, administrative law, criminal justice, civil law, business law, environmental law, labor law, Islamic law, international law, legal reform, access to justice, dispute resolution, public accountability, legislative studies, compliance, legal pluralism, law and society, digital law, cyber regulation, public sector governance, and evidence-based policymaking. The journal also welcomes studies on institutional integrity, regulatory effectiveness, citizen rights, legal culture, and the interaction between law, policy, and social change.

Call for Papers

LPSJ invites original manuscripts in legal studies, policy analysis, governance, regulation, human rights, judicial studies, and public administration. Submissions may include doctrinal legal research, empirical legal studies, socio-legal analysis, comparative legal studies, policy papers, literature reviews, and conceptual manuscripts. The journal welcomes work that examines legal reform, regulatory effectiveness, public accountability, institutional governance, access to justice, ethics, and rights protection. Manuscripts should demonstrate analytical clarity, methodological rigor, legal relevance, and contribution to scholarship or practice. All submissions will undergo editorial review and peer assessment before publication.

Book Chapter

LPSJ welcomes book chapter proposals on law, public policy, governance, regulation, human rights, judicial studies, and public administration. Chapters may analyze legal doctrine, policy implementation, regulatory reform, institutional accountability, access to justice, legal pluralism, administrative governance, or comparative legal systems. Contributions should provide strong legal reasoning, clear conceptual structure, and relevance to contemporary legal or policy challenges. Authors are encouraged to integrate normative analysis with institutional realities, showing how law and policy shape public life, citizen rights, social justice, and governance effectiveness.

Conference

LPSJ supports conferences, seminars, and academic forums in law, legal studies, public policy, governance, regulation, and human rights. Suggested tracks include constitutional law, administrative law, regulatory reform, judicial studies, public administration, legal ethics, access to justice, human rights, digital law, and policy implementation. The journal welcomes selected conference papers for conversion into peer-reviewed articles. LPSJ encourages events that bring together legal scholars, policymakers, practitioners, public officials, judges, students, and civil society actors to discuss legal reform, governance challenges, and justice-oriented public policy.

Editor in Chief:

1. Asst. Prof. Dr. Junaedi Saibih, S.H., M.Si., LL.M. (Universitas Indonesia - UI)

Managing Editors:

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Reviewer Board:

1. Asst. Prof. Dr. Rijal Ibnu Sani, S.H., M.H. (Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang - UMT)

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