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  • Manuscript Processing and Submission Closing

    2026-10-02

    Dear Authors and Readers,

    We would like to inform you that our journal is currently experiencing a very high volume of submissions. At present, hundreds of manuscripts are awaiting desk evaluation and peer review. As a result, both the initial screening process and the subsequent review stages may take longer than usual.

    We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this period. We fully recognize the time, effort, and trust that authors invest in submitting their work to our journal, and we remain committed to handling each manuscript with care, fairness, and academic rigor. Our editorial team is working diligently to manage the submissions as efficiently as possible while maintaining the quality and integrity of the review process.

    To help us manage the current workload and ensure proper attention to manuscripts already in the system, the submission portal will be temporarily closed from 1 October to 30 November 2026. The portal will reopen on 1 December 2026. This temporary closure will allow our editorial team and reviewers to focus on the manuscripts currently under consideration and to manage the review process more effectively.

    We are deeply grateful for the continued interest in our journal and for the confidence that scholars place in us as a venue for their research. Authors with ongoing submissions may rest assured that their manuscripts will continue to be processed during this period, although the review timeline may be longer than usual.

    We encourage authors to submit new manuscripts once the submission portal reopens on 1 December 2026.

    Thank you for your understanding, support, and continued contribution to our academic community.

    Warm regards,
    The Editorial Team

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  • Latest Publication Fees

    2026-07-07

    Article Processing Charge (APC)

    Effective July 2026, AFKAR applies a revised publication fee policy. 

    Upon acceptance for publication, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of RM2,500.00 will be charged to the corresponding author. The APC is payable to Universiti Malaya.

    All transactions must be made through the UM E-Pay portal: https://epay.um.edu.my/

    The fees support the journal’s editorial management, peer review administration, publication process, online hosting, and long-term digital archiving.

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  • Current Ranking in SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)

    2026-04-25

    Dear all,

    We are pleased to share that Afkar: Jurnal Akidah & Pemikiran Islam has been successfully ranked in the top quartile (Q1) based on the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR). In addition, the journal has also attained a Q1 rating in CiteScore, reflecting its strong academic impact and growing recognition within the field.

    Thank you for your continued support.

    Warm regards,
    AFKAR Editorial Team

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  • Special Issue Policy Announcement

    2023-07-21

    Dear Authors and Readers,

    We would like to inform you about AFKAR Journal's policy regarding Special Issues. At AFKAR, we value scholarly contributions and welcome proposals for Special Issues that align with the scope of our publication.

    The decision to publish a Special Issue is made by the Editorial Board, ensuring that it meets the journal's focus and thematic relevance. Special Issues are dedicated to exploring specific topics in-depth and providing a platform for in-depth research and discussions.

    Please note that the submission process for Special Issues follows the same rigorous evaluation as our regular issues. Each submitted paper will be thoroughly reviewed by the editors to determine its suitability for publication. Acceptance for the Special Issue is not automatic, and only articles that meet the journal's standards for quality and significance will be included.

    Maintaining the quality of AFKAR is of utmost importance to us. Hence, all articles, whether part of a Special Issue or regular issue, undergo a holistic review process. Regarding fees, AFKAR only charges publication fees. Any additional fees collected for a Special Issue are not in accordance with the policy set by the journal.

    Our commitment to ethical publishing practices remains unwavering. We strictly adhere to our ethics and malpractice statement, ensuring the integrity of the research published in our journal.

    Thank you for your continued support and contributions to AFKAR Journal.

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