JOURNAL HISTORY

 

Studia Quranika: Jurnal Studi Quran is a scholarly journal dedicated to the development and dissemination of academic research in Qur'anic Studies and Tafsir. The journal is published by the Department of Al-Qur'an and Tafsir Studies, Faculty of Ushuluddin, Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Indonesia, in collaboration with the Asosiasi Ilmu Alquran dan Tafsir (AIAT) se-Indonesia.

The journal serves as an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, scholars, and students to communicate original research findings and scholarly perspectives on the Qur'an and its interpretation. Its scope encompasses Qur'anic sciences, Qur'anic interpretation, methods of Tafsir, contemporary Qur'anic studies, Qur'anic manuscripts, Qur'anic linguistics, Living Qur'an, and Qur'anic memorization studies.

Publication Development

The online publication archive of Studia Quranika documents issues beginning with Volume 2, Number 1, published in July 2017. The subsequent archive records demonstrate the journal's continuing publication across the years, with issues available for the period from 2017 through 2026. The journal's publication history reflects its ongoing commitment to providing a scholarly forum for Qur'anic research and interpretation. Its archive preserves previously published articles and enables readers to access research across different publication years and issues.

Development of Publication Frequency

Studia Quranika currently publishes two issues annually, scheduled for January and July. This publication schedule provides a regular framework for manuscript processing, peer review, editorial preparation, and the dissemination of scholarly research. The journal maintains an online publication system through which authors submit manuscripts and readers access published articles. Its open-access publishing model supports the wider dissemination of academic research in Qur'anic Studies.

Editorial and Peer Review Development

The journal applies an editorial screening process to assess the suitability of submitted manuscripts before peer review. Manuscripts that meet the journal's initial requirements are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process involving at least two independent reviewers with relevant academic expertise. This editorial framework is intended to maintain academic quality, research integrity, and the relevance of published contributions to the journal's scope. The journal also provides editorial procedures for manuscript revision, publication decisions, and post-publication corrections.

International Scholarly Engagement

Through its publication platform, Studia Quranika provides opportunities for researchers from Indonesia and other countries to contribute to discussions in Qur'anic Studies and Tafsir. The journal's published archive documents contributions from authors affiliated with institutions in several countries, reflecting the development of its scholarly reach. The journal continues to support academic exchange by disseminating research that addresses classical and contemporary questions in Qur'anic interpretation and related fields.

Journal Identity and Recognition

Studia Quranika carries print ISSN 2527-7251 and electronic ISSN 2549-9262. Its publication activities are supported by an online open-access platform, and its journal information page lists national accreditation at SINTA 4. The journal is also listed in scholarly discovery and indexing services, including SINTA, GARUDA, MORAREF, the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Dimensions, and Google Scholar, as indicated on its official website.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Studia Quranika remains committed to improving its editorial management, publication consistency, peer review practices, publication ethics, and accessibility. Through the continued development of its editorial policies and publication infrastructure, the journal seeks to strengthen its contribution to the advancement of Qur'anic scholarship at national and international levels. The journal's publication history, editorial policies, and archived issues serve as part of its institutional record and demonstrate its continuing role in the dissemination of scholarly research in Qur'anic Studies and Tafsir.