Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law Citation Rate 2026
1985-7454
eISSN 2590-4396
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
MY
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law
Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law (MJSL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Islamic law and Law, published by Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia in MY and in circulation since 2021, catalogued under ISSN 1985-7454 (e-ISSN 2590-4396). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.95 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2500 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 429 works and 653 citations, with an h-index of 11.
Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.95, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Islamic law research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2500 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Malaysian Journal of Syariah and …
- Budget $2500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Islamic law, Law. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1985-7454 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2590-4396 |
| Publisher | Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Established | 2021 |
| APC / Cost | $2500 MYR |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law is published by Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, based in Malaysia and in publication since 2021. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of MYR 2500.
In our subject taxonomy, Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law is classified under Islamic law and Law.
Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.951.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.951 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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