Journal History

Jurnal Sosiologi Reflektif (JSR) was published in 2006 (Vol. 1 No.1, October). The purpose of the first publication of JSR was to provide a journal for lecturers at UIN Sunan Kalijaga, particularly in the Sociology Study Program, and record traces of the development of sociological theories that were very dynamic. In 2013, JSR started publishing one (1) up to two (2) articles in English, furthermore in 2017 JSR has been indexed by DOAJ and has started to recruit more reviewers and editors from other countries.

In 2022, the website design theme of Jurnal Sosiologi Reflektif (JSR) was authentically created. All visual elements—including the color scheme, layout structure, feature design, and logo—were independently developed to reflect the unique philosophy and identity of JSR. If there are similarities in the appearance of other journals that emerged afterward, it is highly likely that those journals have adapted or imitated elements of the design that are the original and authentic property of JSR.

In 2024, Jurnal Sosiologi Reflektif (JSR) rolled out several key updates, including an expansion of its aims and scope to include book reviews. The templates for articles and book reviews were redesigned to be more informative, along with revisions to various aspects of the author guidelines.

A significant development in 2024 was the change in JSR’s editorial leadership. In December 2024, Dr. Astri Hanjarwati, M.A., was appointed Editor-in-Chief, succeeding the late Achmad Zainal Arifin, Ph.D., who passed away earlier that year. Nevertheless, his Editor-in-Chief role remained recorded in the Open Journal Systems (OJS) for the October 2024 and April 2025 issues. This arrangement was maintained to acknowledge his editorial responsibility and contributions, as the manuscripts published in these issues had been processed during his lifetime. It also ensured continuity in the journal’s editorial records while recognizing his contributions to JSR’s scholarly development.

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