Focus & Scope
Focus / Fokus
Ufuk: Journal of Indonesia–Türkiye Studies is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to facilitating intellectual exchange between Indonesia and Türkiye in the fields of social sciences and humanities.
Ufuk: Journal of Indonesia–Türkiye Studies adalah jurnal akademik akses terbuka yang berfokus pada pertukaran intelektual antara Indonesia dan Türkiye dalam bidang ilmu sosial dan humaniora.
The word "Ufuk" (Turkish for "horizon") metaphorically represents the power of thinking, breadth of understanding, forward-looking vision, and openness to new ideas. This journal embodies these principles as its scholarly mandate, aspiring to build a shared space where Indonesia and Türkiye, as two horizons of thought, can expand, read, critique, and learn from each other.
Kata "Ufuk" (Bahasa Turki untuk "cakrawala") secara metaforis merepresentasikan kekuatan berpikir, keluasan pemahaman, pandangan yang jauh ke depan, dan keterbukaan pada hal baru. Jurnal ini mengambil semangat tersebut sebagai mandat ilmiah dengan bercita-cita membangun ruang bersama di mana Indonesia dan Türkiye sebagai dua horizon pemikiran yang saling memperluas, membaca, mengkritik, dan belajar.
Scope / Ruang Lingkup
The journal welcomes contributions addressing (but not limited to) the following thematic areas:
Jurnal ini menerima kontribusi yang membahas (namun tidak terbatas pada) area tematik berikut:
Religious Studies / Studi Agama
Comparative Islamic thought, religious education (pesantren & İlahiyat), Sufism, Islamic movements, religious institutions
History / Sejarah
Ottoman–Nusantara connections, colonial and post-colonial relations, diplomatic history, transnational networks
Politics & Diplomacy / Politik & Diplomasi
Bilateral relations, foreign policy, international organizations, regional cooperation
Economy & Trade / Ekonomi & Perdagangan
Economic cooperation, trade relations, investment, Islamic finance
Education / Pendidikan
Student mobility, academic exchange, educational policy, higher education systems
Diaspora Studies / Studi Diaspora
Indonesian communities in Türkiye, Turkish communities in Indonesia, migration, transnational identities
Literature & Language / Sastra & Bahasa
Comparative literature, translation studies, linguistic exchange, literary reception
Arts & Culture / Seni & Budaya
Cultural exchange, performing arts, visual arts, popular culture, cultural diplomacy
Sociology & Anthropology / Sosiologi & Antropologi
Social movements, civil society, community studies, ethnographic research
Philosophy & Thought / Filsafat & Pemikiran
Intellectual history, comparative philosophy, Islamic philosophy, modern thought
Article Types / Jenis Artikel
| Type / Jenis | Description / Deskripsi | Word Count |
|---|---|---|
| Research Article Artikel Riset |
Data-driven original research with clear analytical framework Riset orisinal berbasis data dengan kerangka analitis yang jelas |
6,000–8,000 |
| Comparative & Analytical Essay Esai Komparatif & Analitis |
Comparative readings or analysis connecting both contexts Pembacaan komparatif atau analisis yang menghubungkan kedua konteks |
4,000–6,000 |
| Field/Diaspora Notes Catatan Lapangan/Diaspora |
Reflective first-person accounts from lived experience Catatan reflektif dari pengalaman langsung |
2,000–3,000 |
| Translation/Source Dossier Terjemahan/Dossier Sumber |
Annotated translations with critical introduction Terjemahan beranotasi dengan pengantar kritis |
max. 4,000 |
| Review Essay Esai Ulasan |
Critical reviews of relevant publications Ulasan kritis atas publikasi relevan |
1,500–2,500 |
