About the Journal

INTACT Journal: Integrative Studies in Islam, Science, and Society is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing integrative and interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of Islamic intellectual traditions, scientific inquiry, and societal transformation. The journal provides an academic platform for the publication of original research and conceptual studies that critically engage with contemporary issues in Islam, science, education, psychology, and public life.

Published by the Centre for Integrative–Interconnected Transformative Studies (CIINTRA), UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia, INTACT Journal seeks to foster rigorous scholarly dialogue and to promote innovative frameworks of knowledge capable of addressing complex local, national, and global challenges. The journal aspires to contribute to the advancement of academic excellence, social responsibility, and civilization through meaningful engagement between religion, science, and society.

Focus and Scope

INTACT Journal focuses on integrative, interconnected, and transformative studies that explore the dynamic relationship between Islam, science, and society. The journal welcomes contributions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners whose work offers empirical, theoretical, or conceptual insights into contemporary issues across disciplines.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Islamic Studies and Islamic Education
Integrative and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge
Educational and Developmental Psychology
Religion, Society, and Public Life
Science, Technology, and Society
Ethics, Civilization, and Social Transformation
Contemporary Issues in Muslim Societies
Knowledge Integration in Teaching, Research, and Community Engagement

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and conceptual papers that make significant contributions to academic discourse and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to INTACT Journal undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, relevance, and methodological soundness. Each submission is first evaluated by the editorial team to assess its suitability with the journal’s focus, scope, and submission requirements.

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are reviewed through a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and academic competence in the relevant field. The final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of a manuscript is made by the editorial board based on reviewers’ recommendations and editorial judgment.

Open Access Policy

INTACT Journal provides immediate open access to all of its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All published articles are freely accessible online without subscription, payment, or other access restrictions.

The journal is committed to promoting the widest possible dissemination of scholarly work in order to enhance academic visibility, intellectual exchange, and social impact.

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with INTACT Journal retain the copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication.

Articles published in this journal may be distributed and used in accordance with the licensing policy adopted by the journal. The applicable license will be clearly indicated on each published article.

Publication Ethics

INTACT Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. Authors, editors, reviewers, and all parties involved in the publication process are expected to uphold ethical responsibilities in accordance with accepted scholarly standards.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, or any other form of academic misconduct. Allegations of unethical conduct will be handled seriously and fairly in accordance with the journal’s editorial procedures.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to INTACT Journal are subject to plagiarism screening as part of the editorial review process. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or improper citation practices may be rejected outright or returned to the authors for correction prior to further review.

Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, and other personal information entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Sponsorship Disclosure

INTACT Journal is published by the Centre for Integrative–Interconnected Transformative Studies (CIINTRA), UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The journal may receive institutional support for its editorial and publishing activities.

However, all editorial decisions, including manuscript review, acceptance, and publication, are made independently by the editorial team. Sponsors or supporting institutions do not influence the editorial process or the academic judgment of the journal.

Archiving

INTACT Journal is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content through appropriate digital archiving and preservation mechanisms. Information regarding the journal’s archiving arrangements, including inclusion in recognized preservation systems, will be provided and updated in accordance with the journal’s technical and institutional development.

History of the Journal

INTACT Journal was established as an academic initiative to provide a scholarly platform for integrative and interdisciplinary studies connecting Islam, science, and society. The journal emerged from the growing need for innovative frameworks of knowledge capable of responding to contemporary intellectual, educational, and societal challenges in a more holistic, critical, and transformative manner.

Through its publication activities, INTACT Journal aspires to strengthen academic culture, promote cross-disciplinary dialogue, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge that is ethically grounded, socially relevant, and globally engaged.

Journal Objectives

INTACT Journal aims to advance integrative and interdisciplinary scholarship linking Islam, science, and society; to provide a high-quality academic forum for original and innovative scholarly contributions; to encourage critical dialogue across disciplines and intellectual traditions; and to promote the development of knowledge frameworks that are relevant to contemporary local and global challenges.