About the Journal

Aims and scope

Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, SARPASS publishes high-quality scholarly articles that explore social and political dynamics within Islamic communities worldwide. It encourages contributions from a wide range of stakeholders, including academics, researchers, educators, students, practitioners, policymakers, and representatives of various communities, employing sociological and political science methodologies and theoretical perspectives.

Manuscript categories

The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences (SARPASS) invites submissions in the following categories, aligned with the journal's mission to advance knowledge of social and political dynamics within Islamic communities globally:

  1. Research Articles: Submissions should present rigorous quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or integrative studies that investigate the social, political, and religious dimensions within Islamic communities. Research articles should offer novel insights or theoretical advancements, employing sociological or political science frameworks.

  2. Reflective Essays: These essays provide critical reflections on contemporary issues affecting Islamic communities, particularly in relation to governance, society, and religion. Grounded in academic literature, reflective essays are expected to stimulate discourse on key challenges and opportunities faced by these communities.

  3. Dissertation Overviews: Summaries of doctoral research that focus on the sociopolitical dynamics within Islamic contexts. Dissertation overviews should highlight the methodology, theoretical framework, and key findings, contributing to the academic exploration of Islamic societies and their engagement with social and political structures.

  4. Policy Briefs: Policy briefs should address current policy debates relevant to Islamic communities, offering evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and practitioners. These briefs should analyze sociopolitical issues within Islamic societies, providing informed guidance on policy alternatives and their potential impacts.

  5. Book Reviews: Reviews of scholarly books that explore social, political, or religious issues within Islamic communities. Reviews should critically assess the book’s contribution to the field, evaluating its implications for both theoretical understanding and practical applications within the sociopolitical landscape of Islamic societies.