Focus & Scope

Ascarya: Journal of Islamic Science, Culture, and Social Studies is a multidisciplinary academic journal published by the Perkumpulan Alumni dan Santri Mahyajatul Qurro'. The publisher is an incorporated organization under the DECREE OF THE MINISTER OF LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA NUMBER AHU-0015315. AH.01.07 YEAR 2018.

The Perkumpulan Alumni dan Santri Mahyajatul Qurro' engages in activities related to education, empowerment, and community service. The publication of this journal represents the association's commitment to research and education.

As a journal published by the Perkumpulan Alumni dan Santri Mahyajatul Qurro', Ascarya aims to publish scholarly articles with a broad scope in the areas of Islamic Science, Culture, and Social Studies. While articles in these three main areas have been published, they have not been classified under specific categories yet. The content of the manuscripts is currently in Indonesian, with the titles and abstracts translated into English.

The objective of Ascarya: Journal of Islamic Science, Culture & Social Studies (ISCS) is to widely disseminate the results of scientific research in the fields of Islamic science, culture, and social research. ISCS is dedicated to publishing research articles in various disciplines, including education, law, history, literature, sociology, anthropology, politics, economics, communication, science, and information technology. The primary audience for this journal includes academics, graduate students, practitioners, and other interested individuals.

The main criteria for publication in ISCS are the article's contribution to the existing literature in the fields of Islamic science, culture, and social affairs, as well as the accuracy of the analysis and presentation. Manuscripts undergo an independent review process, ensuring a constructive and prompt evaluation.

Ascarya: Journal of Islamic Science, Culture & Social Studies welcomes scientific contributions in the form of research articles. Particularly, papers addressing the following general topics are encouraged:

Islamic science encompasses various contemporary topics, which serve as the focus of this journal. The areas of study covered include:

For details, see the catalog of publications in the field of Islamic Sciences.

Culture refers to the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, food, social behaviors, music, arts, and more.

The study of culture is interdisciplinary and investigates the political dynamics and historical foundations of modern culture. Scholars in cultural studies examine how cultural practices intersect with systems of power, such as ideology, class structures, national formations, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and generation.

For details, see the catalog of publications in the field of Culture.

The journal publishes theoretical, empirical, and historical analyses that critically examine the meaning and function of culture on both global and local scales, encompassing diverse technologies, forms of mediation, and dimensions of performance, experience, and identity. It is committed to fostering theoretical and methodological innovation in cultural research, embracing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates perspectives from the social sciences, humanities, information sciences, and related fields.

This section aims to disseminate ideas and research findings related to social studies. The social sciences encompass various fields that explore different aspects of society. The term "social studies" refers to a diverse range of disciplines beyond the natural sciences, including anthropology, archaeology, business administration, criminology, economics, education, geography, linguistics, political science, sociology, international relations, communication, history, law, and psychology.

For details, see the catalog of publications in the field of Social Studies.