Focus and Scope

ISEMA: Islamic Educational Management is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to advancing theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of educational administration and management. The journal serves as a premier platform for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to actively publish high-quality research findings derived from both comprehensive library research and empirical field studies.

At its core, ISEMA focuses on the dynamic intersections of Islamic values and modern educational administration. The journal aims to foster innovative solutions, critical discussions, and the dissemination of best practices to improve the quality of Islamic educational institutions at all levels.

To achieve this goal, ISEMA welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and case studies that fall within, but are not limited to, the following primary scopes:

  1. Educational Policy: The formulation, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of educational policies, particularly those impacting Islamic educational institutions.

  2. Educational Leadership: Studies on leadership behaviors, models, decision-making processes, and visionary leadership within the context of schools and madrasahs.

  3. School Management: The strategic and operational management of educational institutions, encompassing curriculum development, human resources, public relations, and financial management.

  4. Higher Education Management: Governance, quality assurance, institutional development, and strategic planning in Islamic higher education institutions (PTKI).

  5. Islamic Boarding School (Pesantren) Management: The unique administrative practices, traditional leadership (Kyai), institutional modernization, and cultural preservation within Pesantren.

  6. Educational Regulation and Supervision: Frameworks, practices, and policies related to educational monitoring, school inspection, and continuous quality improvement.

  7. Educational Management Information Systems: The integration of digital technology, database management, and information systems to enhance institutional efficiency and educational decision-making.