Journal History

Al-Majaalis: Jurnal Dirasat Islamiyah was established in 2013 under the auspices of Sekolah Tinggi Dirasat Islamiyah (STDI) Imam Syafi’i Jember, Indonesia, as part of its academic contribution to the advancement of Islamic studies, particularly in the fields of Fiqh, Hadith, Aqidah, and Qur’anic studies. During its early stage, the journal was published in print format as a medium for scholarly dissemination within the academic community.

A transition to digital publishing began in 2015 in response to technological advancements and the increasing demand for broader accessibility, marked by the adoption of Open Journal Systems (OJS) version 3.0. System development continued with an upgrade to OJS version 3.1.0.0 in 2017 to support a more effective, transparent, and professional editorial workflow.

A renewed visual identity was introduced in 2020 through a more modern and representative cover design in Volume 8, Number 1, featuring a dominant white and green palette with Islamic geometric accents. This transformation reflected significant improvements in editorial management and overall journal quality. The same year marked the achievement of national accreditation at the SINTA 4 level.

Further enhancement of publication quality and metadata management led to a migration to OJS version 3.3.0.7 in 2021. Continuous improvements resulted in the attainment of SINTA 3 accreditation in 2022, which remains valid until 2027.

A major milestone was reached following the Decree of the Director General of Research and Development No. 2/C/C3/KPT/2026 dated January 2, 2026, through which Al-Majaalis successfully achieved national reaccreditation at the SINTA 2 level. This accomplishment reflects a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, consistency in editorial management, and excellence in scholarly publishing.

Efforts toward internationalization include the adoption of English as the primary language of publication starting from Volume 13, Number 1, while maintaining a biannual publication schedule in May and November. Ongoing development focuses on strengthening editorial quality, expanding academic collaborations, and increasing visibility through reputable indexing platforms, while upholding the highest standards of publication ethics.