Publication Frequency

Al Qalam: Jurnal Ilmiah Keagamaan dan Kemasyarakatan is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal published by Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Al-Qur'an Amuntai (STIQ Amuntai), South Kalimantan, Indonesia. The journal maintains a regular and consistent publication schedule to ensure the timely dissemination of high-quality scholarly research in Islamic studies, religious studies, and related social sciences.

The journal is published bimonthly (every two months), with six issues released annually, according to the following publication schedule:

  1. January Issue – First issue of the year.

  2. March Issue – Second issue of the year.

  3. May Issue – Third issue of the year.

  4. July Issue – Fourth issue of the year.

  5. September Issue – Fifth issue of the year.

  6. November Issue – Sixth issue of the year.

This publication frequency reflects the journal's commitment to maintaining academic continuity, facilitating scholarly communication, and providing researchers with regular opportunities to publish original contributions in the fields of Islamic thought, Qur'anic and Hadith studies, Islamic education, philosophy, sociology, economics, politics, local wisdom, multiculturalism, and other interdisciplinary areas.

Manuscript Submission and Editorial Process

The journal accepts manuscript submissions through its online submission system throughout the year. All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their relevance to the journal's aims and scope, compliance with submission guidelines, and adherence to academic and publication ethics standards.

Manuscripts that successfully pass the preliminary assessment proceed to the peer-review process. Publication in a particular issue depends on the completion of editorial evaluation, peer review, necessary revisions, and final editorial approval. The editorial team is responsible for organizing accepted manuscripts according to the journal's established publication schedule and editorial considerations.

Commitment to Publication Regularity

Al Qalam: Jurnal Ilmiah Keagamaan dan Kemasyarakatan is committed to maintaining its six-issue annual publication cycle while upholding scholarly quality, transparency, and editorial independence. The journal prioritizes rigorous academic evaluation over publication speed to ensure that every published manuscript meets appropriate scientific and ethical standards.

Any necessary adjustments to the publication schedule will be communicated through the journal's official website to maintain transparency for authors, reviewers, and readers.