Journal profile
El Harakah
ISSN 1858-4357 · eISSN 2356-1734 · Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang · Indonesia
El Harakah: fully open access; APC about USD 100; review about 4 weeks (community reports); 19 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
El Harakah is published by Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia, Islamic Studies and Radicalism and Education and Character Development, together about 42.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education and Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
el Harakah Jurnal Budaya Islam is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal published by Humas, Dokumentasi & Publikasi of Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. It aims to promote scientific publication on Islamic culture and local wisdom in Indonesia and Southeast Asia region. The scope included in el Harakah Jurnal Budaya Islam covers: (1) The cultural traditions and practices rooted in Islam, (2) Islam and dynamics of local wisdom, (3) The unique characteristics of Indonesian Islam within its cultural diversity, (4) Dynamic of thoughts in Islamic culture, (5) Actual values of local wisdom and Islamic culture, (6) The historical and cultural roles of Islam in shaping societies, (7) The role of education in promoting Islamic culture, (8) The integration of Islamic faith of local tradition, (9) The impact of Islamic culture on business practices, and (10) Cultural divergence in Islamic civilization. el Harakah: Jurnal Budaya Islam demonstrates a comprehensive alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by bridging traditional religious heritage with modern global sustainability imperatives. By framing Islamic culture and local wisdom as active drivers for societal progress, the journal directly contributes to Quality Education (SDG 4), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16). Furthermore, its open-access policy advances Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17) by facilitating cross-cultural discourse. Starting June 2025, el Harakah Jurnal Budaya Islam adopts a thematic focus for each issue to enhance the quality of published articles in terms of analytical depth, research novelty, and academic relevance to contemporary issues in Islamic and cultural studies. This policy is part of the journal’s continuous effort to improve its publication standards and to ensure greater qualification for inclusion in reputable international indexing databases.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Triyo SupriyatnoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 18, Malaysia 4, United States 2, South Korea 1, Australia 1 (28 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Cultural and Religious Practices in IndonesiaSocial Sciences15.4%
- Islamic Studies and RadicalismSocial Sciences15%
- Education and Character DevelopmentSocial Sciences12.2%
- Islamic Finance and CommunicationSocial Sciences9.7%
- Cultural and Artistic StudiesSocial Sciences8.3%
- Asian Studies and HistorySocial Sciences3.1%
- Education and Islamic StudiesSocial Sciences3%
- Pancasila Values in EducationSocial Sciences2.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ScopusPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 18OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 49OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.1OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 462 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 19 | 1 |
| 2024 | 19 | 19 | 4 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| 2022 | 20 | 20 | 49 |
| 2021 | 21 | 21 | 80 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 4 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 4 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 100 | No | CC BY-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 100 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–250 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Publication Ethics & AI Policy
Plagiarism Notice Publication Frequency & APC Reviewer Statistics Citedness in Scopus
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship and Contributorship
Manuscripts must accurately identify all substantial contributors. The cover letter must outline each author’s role (e.g., conceptualization, data analysis, drafting, or revision) and confirm that all qualified contributors are listed.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflicts of Interest
A conflict of interest occurs when personal, financial, institutional, or professional relationships could influence—or appear to influence—research conduct or publication. Given our focus on Islamic cultures and religious practices, full transparency is critical.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics & AI Policy
Plagiarism Notice Publication Frequency & APC Reviewer Statistics Citedness in Scopus
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
It is a condition of publication that authors assign copyright or licence the publication rights in their articles to el Harakah Jurnal Budaya Islam. Authors are themselves responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyright material from other sources. The journal operates an Open Access policy under a Creative Commons Non-Commercial Share-Alike license. Authors who publish with this jour…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
el Harakah Jurnal Budaya Islam provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All articles published Open Access will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download. We are continuously working with our author communities to select the best choice of license o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Publication Ethics & AI Policy Plagiarism Notice Publication Frequency & APC Reviewer Statistics Citedness in Scopus
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism Notice
Publication Frequency & APC Reviewer Statistics Citedness in Scopus
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English, Indonesian
- ISSN
- 1858-4357
- Electronic ISSN
- 2356-1734
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about El Harakah
How long does peer review take at El Harakah?
Authors report an average review time of about 4 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of El Harakah?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–250 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of El Harakah based?
Of the 28 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (18), Malaysia (4) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index El Harakah?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, El Harakah is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Scopus; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is El Harakah open access, and what is the APC?
El Harakah is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 100.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .