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Focus & Scope

Aim and Objectives

Jurnal Kreativitas Mahasiswa (JKM) (e-ISSN: 3021-7938) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to serving as a premier academic communication platform for undergraduate and postgraduate students across diverse scientific disciplines.

The journal aims to provide an inclusive yet rigorous intellectual forum that fosters academic curiosity, critical inquiry, and scholarly communication among emerging student researchers. JKM encourages students to articulate innovative conceptual frameworks, empirical research findings, critical literature reviews, and creative problem-solving ideas in standardized scholarly formats.

Focus

JKM concentrates on multidisciplinary scholarship with a strong emphasis on Social Sciences, Humanities, and Religious Studies. The journal promotes student-authored research that addresses real-world societal problems, evaluates contemporary cultural phenomena, explores theoretical paradigms, and demonstrates methodological competence adhering to international academic standards.

Scope and Thematic Areas

While open to various academic disciplines, JKM primarily prioritizes high-quality student manuscripts within the following core areas:

  • Religious and Islamic Studies: Contemporary religious thought, Qur'an and Hadith studies, Islamic education (Tarbiyah), Islamic legal studies (Sharia), Islamic economics, and interfaith dynamics.

  • Social Sciences: Sociology, anthropology, political science, public policy, communication and media studies, community development, and gender studies.

  • Humanities and Cultural Studies: Philosophy, history, linguistics, literature, local wisdom, and visual/performing arts.

  • Education and Pedagogy: Innovative learning models, educational psychology, curriculum studies, educational technology, and student leadership development.

  • Applied Sciences and Multidisciplinary Inquiries: Student-led interdisciplinary projects integrating social sciences with digital technology, environmental sustainability, and social entrepreneurship.

Manuscript & Peer Review Standards

  • Student Authorship: Submissions are primarily authored or co-authored by active undergraduate and postgraduate students (collaboration with faculty advisors/mentors is strongly encouraged).

  • Scholarly Rigor: Manuscripts must demonstrate a clear problem formulation, sound theoretical backing, appropriate methodology (qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, or critical conceptual review), and systematic discussion.

  • Originality & Ethics: All submissions must represent original work, free from plagiarism, and adhere strictly to scientific publication ethics.

  • Review Process: Every submitted manuscript undergoes an initial editorial desk review followed by a double-blind peer review by qualified academics to ensure scientific validity, constructive feedback, and academic growth for student authors.