Journal History

Al-Mada: Jurnal Agama, Sosial, dan Budaya has continuously developed its publication standards, editorial management, and manuscript presentation to improve scholarly quality and meet the requirements of journal accreditation in Indonesia. The journal's development is marked by the following milestones:

1. SINTA 5 Accreditation
   The journal achieved SINTA 5 accreditation, marking an important milestone in the development of its editorial management, publication standards, and academic quality.

2. Volume 3, Number 1 (2020): Expansion of Published Articles
   Beginning with Volume 3, Number 1 (2020), the journal increased the number of published articles to eight articles per issue as part of its efforts to strengthen its publication capacity.

3. Volume 3, Number 2 (2020): Manuscript Template Improvement
   In Volume 3, Number 2 (2020), the journal introduced a more comprehensive manuscript template to improve article presentation and align manuscript formatting with the requirements and standards of journal accreditation bodies.

4. Volume 5, Number 1 (2022): Expansion of Publication Frequency and Article Capacity
   Beginning with Volume 5, Number 1 (2022), the journal expanded its publication schedule from two issues to four issues per year, published in January, April, July, and October. At the same time, the journal established a target of 15 articles per issue to accommodate a broader range of scholarly contributions and strengthen the dissemination of research in religion, society, and culture.

These milestones reflect Al-Mada's ongoing commitment to improving editorial quality, expanding publication capacity, and maintaining responsible scholarly publishing practices. Through continuous development, the journal strives to provide a reliable platform for academic research and critical discussions in religion, society, and culture, particularly Islamic studies and related interdisciplinary fields.