Focus And Scope 1

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Studi Islam (PISI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on the advancement of knowledge in the fields of education and Islamic studies. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, academics, lecturers, educators, practitioners, and students to disseminate original research, conceptual studies, theoretical perspectives, and interdisciplinary scholarship.

PISI welcomes studies that critically examine educational practices, Islamic thought, religious life, social transformation, and contemporary challenges from empirical, theoretical, historical, philosophical, and interdisciplinary perspectives. The journal encourages manuscripts that demonstrate originality, novelty, methodological rigor, critical analysis, theoretical contribution, and practical relevance.

The focus and scope of PISI include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

1. Islamic Education

Islamic education theory and practice
Philosophy of Islamic education
Islamic education systems and institutions
Islamic education policies
Islamic education reform and development
Contemporary issues in Islamic education
Islamic education and globalization
Islamic education and social transformation
Islamic education in formal and non-formal institutions
Islamic education in contemporary society

2. Madrasah and Pesantren Studies

Madrasah education and management
Pesantren education
Traditional and modern pesantren
Pesantren curriculum
Pesantren leadership
Pesantren-based education
Character education in pesantren
Innovation and transformation in pesantren
Digital transformation in madrasah and pesantren
Community development through pesantren

3. Teaching, Learning, and Pedagogy

Teaching and learning strategies
Learning models and instructional approaches
Islamic pedagogy
Student-centered learning
Active and collaborative learning
Problem-based and project-based learning
Contextual learning
Experiential learning
Differentiated learning
Learning motivation and engagement
Classroom interaction
Learning outcomes and achievement

4. Curriculum and Educational Development

Curriculum development
Curriculum implementation
Curriculum evaluation
Islamic education curriculum
Curriculum innovation
Competency-based education
Outcome-based education
Character-based curriculum
Multicultural curriculum
Religious and values-based curriculum
Curriculum transformation in the digital era
Curriculum and educational policy

5. Educational Management and Leadership

Educational management
School and madrasah management
Islamic educational institution management
Strategic management in education
Educational leadership
Islamic educational leadership
Transformational leadership
Instructional leadership
Spiritual and ethical leadership
Educational governance
Human resource management in education
Organizational culture
Institutional development
Educational planning and administration

6. Quality Assurance and Educational Evaluation

Quality management in education
Total Quality Management (TQM)
Internal and external quality assurance
School and madrasah quality improvement
Educational accreditation
Institutional performance
Educational evaluation
Learning assessment
Authentic assessment
Competency assessment
Digital assessment
Quality culture in educational institutions

7. Teacher Education and Professional Development

Teacher education
Teacher competence
Teacher professionalism
Teacher professional development
Teacher training
Teacher performance
Teacher identity
Teacher motivation
Teacher leadership
Teacher ethics
Digital competence
Continuous professional development

8. Educational Psychology and Student Development

Educational psychology
Learning psychology
Student motivation
Student engagement
Cognitive development
Emotional and social development
Student behavior
Learning difficulties
Academic resilience
Self-regulated learning
Psychological well-being in education
Counseling and student development

9. Educational Technology and Digital Transformation

Educational technology
Digital learning
E-learning
Online and blended learning
Mobile learning
Digital learning media
Learning management systems
Digital literacy
Technology-enhanced learning
Digital transformation in education
Technology in Islamic education
Digital culture and education

10. Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

Artificial intelligence in education
Generative AI and education
AI-assisted teaching and learning
AI literacy
Intelligent tutoring systems
Adaptive learning
Learning analytics
Educational data mining
AI-based assessment
Ethics of AI in education
Responsible AI
Artificial intelligence in Islamic education

11. Qur'anic Studies

Qur'anic studies
Qur'anic interpretation
Contemporary Qur'anic interpretation
Qur'anic perspectives on education
Educational values in the Qur'an
Qur'anic pedagogy
Qur'anic ethics
Qur'an and character education
Qur'an and contemporary social issues
Qur'an and human development
Interdisciplinary Qur'anic studies

12. Hadith and Sunnah Studies

Hadith studies
Hadith interpretation
Contemporary Hadith studies
Educational values in Hadith
Hadith-based education
Prophetic education
Hadith and character education
Sunnah and educational practice
Methodology of Hadith studies
Hadith and contemporary social issues
Interdisciplinary Hadith studies

13. Islamic Thought, Philosophy, and Theology

Classical Islamic thought
Contemporary Islamic thought
Islamic philosophy
Philosophy of Islamic education
Islamic theology
Kalam studies
Islamic epistemology
Islamic worldview
Islamic ethics
Islamic intellectual traditions
Islamic reform and renewal
Islam and modernity
Islam and contemporary thought

14. Islamic Ethics, Character, and Moral Education

Islamic character education
Moral and ethical education
Akhlaq education
Spiritual education
Values education
Religious character development
Moral development
Adab in education
Islamic personality development
Family-based character education
School-based character education
Community-based character development

15. Religious Moderation, Tolerance, and Multiculturalism

Religious moderation
Religious tolerance
Religious harmony
Interfaith dialogue
Intercultural dialogue
Multicultural education
Inclusive Islamic education
Religious literacy
Peace education
Conflict resolution
Social cohesion
Religion and diversity
Islam and pluralism

16. Islam, Society, Culture, and Contemporary Issues

Islam and contemporary society
Islam and social change
Islam and culture
Islam and globalization
Islam and modernization
Islam and social transformation
Muslim communities
Religion and identity
Youth and Islamic culture
Islam and popular culture
Islam and digital society
Islam and contemporary global challenges

17. Inclusive and Special Education

Inclusive education
Special education
Islamic special education
Education for students with disabilities
Inclusive Islamic schools
Educational equality
Educational accessibility
Gender and education
Education for marginalized communities
Education for vulnerable groups
Inclusive learning environments
Social justice in education

18. Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary Education

Early childhood education
Islamic early childhood education
Child development
Islamic values in early childhood education
Parenting and education
Primary education
Islamic primary education
Secondary education
Student development
Literacy and numeracy
Character education at school level

19. Higher Education

Islamic higher education
Higher education management
University governance
Academic leadership
Higher education curriculum
Quality assurance in higher education
Student development
Academic culture
Research and innovation
Digital transformation in higher education
Internationalization of higher education
Higher education policy

20. Educational Policy and Governance

Educational policy
Islamic education policy
National education policy
Educational governance
Policy implementation
Policy evaluation
Education reform
Educational accountability
Educational financing
Educational equity and access
Religious education policy
Comparative education policy

21. Comparative and International Education

Comparative education
Comparative Islamic education
International education
Cross-cultural educational studies
Internationalization of education
Global education policy
Educational systems across countries
Islamic education in different countries
Global educational challenges
Global citizenship education
Cross-national educational research

22. Islamic History and Civilization

Islamic history
History of Islamic education
Islamic civilization
History of Islamic thought
Muslim scholars and education
Islamic intellectual heritage
Educational traditions in the Muslim world
Islamic institutions in history
Historical approaches to Islamic education
Islamic civilization and contemporary education

23. Islamic Economics and Educational Development

Islamic economics and education
Islamic financial literacy
Waqf and education
Zakat and educational development
Islamic philanthropy and education
Educational financing
Entrepreneurship education
Islamic entrepreneurship
Economic empowerment through education
Education and poverty reduction
Education and community development

24. Environmental, Ecological, and Sustainable Education

Environmental education
Islamic environmental education
Eco-theology and education
Islamic perspectives on sustainability
Education for sustainable development
Green schools and madrasahs
Ecological literacy
Environmental awareness
Climate education
Islamic environmental ethics
Education and sustainable communities

25. Literacy and Language Education

Literacy education
Islamic literacy
Qur'anic literacy
Religious literacy
Digital literacy
Media literacy
Information literacy
Academic literacy
English language education
Arabic language education
Indonesian language education
Language learning in Islamic education
Multilingual education

26. Community Education and Social Empowerment

Community-based education
Community development
Islamic community education
Mosque-based education
University-community engagement
Social empowerment
Service learning
Community learning
Religious institutions and community development
Education and social resilience
Education for sustainable communities

27. Educational Research and Methodology

Qualitative educational research
Quantitative educational research
Mixed-methods research
Case study
Ethnography
Action research
Historical research
Comparative research
Research and development
Educational measurement
Educational data analysis
Innovative educational research methods

28. Interdisciplinary and Emerging Studies

PISI also welcomes interdisciplinary and emerging research that connects education and Islamic studies with other relevant fields, including sociology, psychology, anthropology, philosophy, history, economics, communication, technology, environmental studies, public policy, and the humanities and social sciences.

The journal particularly welcomes research addressing emerging issues such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, educational inequality, religious moderation, multiculturalism, sustainability, climate change, globalization, youth and digital culture, contemporary Islamic thought, educational resilience, and the transformation of Islamic education in the twenty-first century.

PISI accepts manuscripts using a wide range of rigorous research approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, case study, ethnographic, historical, comparative, action research, research and development, systematic review, and theoretical or conceptual approaches.

Priority is given to manuscripts that present a clear research problem, strong theoretical foundation, appropriate methodology, substantial analysis, originality, and meaningful contribution to the advancement of education and Islamic studies.

The journal welcomes scholarly contributions from Indonesia and other countries, particularly studies that provide contextual, comparative, theoretical, methodological, or practical contributions to the international academic discourse on education and Islamic studies.