Frequency: 2 issues per year (June and December)
Article per issue: (5 articles and 1 book review) per issue since vol. 12 no. 1 2024
DOI: 10.14421/al-mazaahib
Language: English and Indonesia
First Print Publication: 2012
First Online Publication: 2017
Duration: Approx. 90 days to first decision
Acceptance Rate: 23% in the last 5 years
Audience: Researchers, Legal scholars, Islamic Legal Scholars, Students, Practitioners

Al-Mazaahib: Jurnal Perbandingan Hukum (published by Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga, Al-Mazaahib Research Center) specializes in the study of legal comparison  or legal thought which contains scientific works related to thoughts in the field of law (state), customary law, and Islamic law. The existence of the Al-Mazaahib is certainly very important in exploring, enriching, and developing legal thoughts and theories. Thus, Al-Mazaahib Journal will make a positive contribution in enriching the treasures of thought in the field of law, especially on state law, Islamic law and customary law. This journal seeks to present the various results of the latest research, both conceptual-doctrinal and empirical in the field. The editors of “Al-Mazaahib: Jurnal Perbandingan Hukum” welcome contributions in the form of articles to be published after undergoing a manuscript selection mechanism, double-blind peer-review, and editing process. The editors invite Islamic lawyers, scholar, researchers and jurists to write or disseminate research results relating to the issues of Islamic law as well as positive law. Article does not reflect editorial opinion.

Focus and Scope

Al-Mazaahib: Jurnal Perbandingan Hukum is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that aims to provide a reputable platform for scholarly research in the areas of legal comparative and legal thought, with a particular focus on State Law, Islamic Law, and Customary Law. The journal welcomes a wide range of research articles, including both normative-doctrinal and empirical studies, that contribute to the academic discourse in these fields.

The scope of Al-Mazaahib includes Legal Comparative or Legal Thought in the area of: Islamic Law, State Law, and Customary Law.

Publication Frequency

Al-Mazaahib: Jurnal Perbandingan Hukum is published Twice per year. First number would be published on June and second would be on December

Disclaimer

The Editors of Al-Mazaahib: Jurnal Perbandingan Hukum  make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the “Content”) contained in its publications. However, the Editors of Al-Mazaahib: Jurnal Perbandingan Hukum Journals make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editors of Al-Mazaahib: Jurnal Perbandingan Hukum Journals

Duties of the Publisher – Al-Mazahib Research Center

1. Guardianship of the Scholarly Record

Al-Mazahib Research Center is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record in all publications. The Center supports editors and reviewers in ensuring that every article published meets the highest standards of academic honesty, originality, and scholarly contribution. The publisher is responsible for ensuring that best ethical practices are implemented in all editorial and publication processes in accordance with international standards (e.g., COPE, Elsevier’s Ethics Guidelines).

2. Safeguard Editorial Independence

Al-Mazahib Research Center ensures complete independence of the editorial process. Editorial decisions are made solely based on academic merit, free from any influence of commercial, institutional, or personal interests. Advertising, sponsorship, or reprint activities do not interfere with editorial policies or the integrity of published content.

3. Support for Editors and Reviewers

Al-Mazahib Research Center provides technical, procedural, and legal support to editors and reviewers in handling ethical issues, potential misconduct, and retraction processes. Al-Mazahib Research Center also facilitates the use of plagiarism detection tools (such as Turnitin) and promotes the implementation of COPE Core Practices across the editorial workflow.

4. Promotion of Ethical Publishing Standards

Al-Mazahib Research Center promotes awareness of publication ethics through education and dissemination of ethical guidelines for authors, reviewers, and editors. This includes training and consultation related to issues such as authorship, data falsification, conflict of interest, and responsible research conduct.

5. Managing Conflicts of Interest

All editors, reviewers, and staff associated with Al-Mazahib Research Center must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest that could affect their impartiality in the editorial process. The publisher ensures transparency and may disclose such conflicts when relevant. No staff member may use confidential information obtained through their role for personal or financial gain.

6. Collaboration for Best Practice

Al-Mazahib Research Center actively collaborates with other publishers, academic associations, and ethical bodies to uphold and develop best practices in scholarly publishing. The Center continually reviews and improves its policies to ensure adherence to the highest international ethical standards.

Journal History

Al-Mazaahib: Jurnal Perbandingan Hukum is a peer reviewed jurnal published by The Departement of Islamic Law Schools Comparison, Sharia and Law Faculty, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. First printed publication in 2012 and the onilne version is available since 2017 by uploading previous printed documents on the website.