Mishkath: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research is being established
Mishkath Research Institute is establishing Mishkath: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, an annual, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to the scholarly...
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The Mishkath Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (MJIR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published once a year by the Mishkath Research Institute in Sri Lanka. The journal promotes rigorous, contextually relevant, and interdisciplinary scholarship on Islam, Islamic thought, Sri Lankan Muslims, and contemporary issues affecting Muslim communities and society more broadly. Its scope encompasses history and geography; political science and international relations; sociology and anthropology; education and psychology; economics and finance; law and Islamic jurisprudence; literature, religion, and philosophy; coexistence and peace studies; public health and community well-being; media and digital society; and environmental and development studies. Within this broad interdisciplinary scope, the journal pays particular attention to Islamic finance, Islamic social finance and economic empowerment; Muslim family law; multicultural coexistence and interreligious relations; social welfare; and sustainable community development. Through a double-blind peer-review process, MJIR provides an inclusive scholarly platform for researchers from Sri Lanka and beyond to advance knowledge, encourage constructive academic dialogue, and connect Islamic intellectual traditions with contemporary social realities.
Mishkath Research Institute is establishing Mishkath: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, an annual, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to the scholarly...
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The journal invites research dealing with, but not limited to, the areas below. While Mishkath maintains a special focus on Muslims in Sri Lanka, it remains interdisciplinary and welcomes research on broader Islamic themes.
The historical evolution of the Sri Lankan Muslim community in local and global contexts.
Political participation, minority rights, and political parties.
Inter-religious dialogue, social harmony, peace-building, and the role of Muslim communities in fostering national reconciliation and pluralistic societies.
Islamic banking, Islamic Social Finance, poverty alleviation, waqf management, and community economic development.
Educational challenges, youth psychology, and community well-being.
Ethnicity, social structures, family structure, cultural practices, and inter-community relations.
Constitutional law, human rights, and Muslim personal law, including the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA).
Islamic thought, theological discourse, and literary contributions.
Sustainable development from an Islamic perspective.
The journal will be governed by an Editorial Board comprising leading scholars.
Professor in Islamic Culture
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Sri LankaManuscripts are submitted electronically through the journal's Open Journal Systems platform. Please read the submission guidelines before you begin.
Mishkath Journal of Interdisciplinary Research