HISTORY

UMRAN – Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies (e-ISSN: 2289-8204) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by UTM Press and managed by the Academy of Islamic Civilization, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

The journal was first established in 2014 under the title UMRAN – International Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies (e-ISSN: 2289-8204). From its inception, the journal was created as a scholarly platform for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge rooted in Islamic perspectives, particularly research that explores the intellectual, cultural, social, economic, legal, and spiritual dimensions of Islam and Muslim societies. The journal has been published exclusively online since its establishment and maintains a publication frequency of three (3) issues per year (March, July, and November).

In 2023, the journal title was refined to UMRAN – Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies (e-ISSN: 2289-8204). The title revision was undertaken to strengthen the clarity of the journal’s identity and improve its accessibility within the international academic community while retaining the established abbreviation UMRAN and ensuring continuity of its publication record. The change reflects the journal’s evolving role in promoting interdisciplinary scholarship on Islam and Muslim societies within Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and the global scholarly landscape.

UMRAN publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, theoretical analyses, critical literature reviews, and book reviews. The journal aims to uphold high standards of academic quality, originality, and ethical publication practices through a rigorous peer-review process. Contributions are welcomed from academics, researchers, and practitioners at both national and international levels.

Published under UTM Press (Penerbit UTM Press) and supported institutionally by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UMRAN reflects the university’s commitment to advancing research excellence and promoting scholarly discourse in Islamic and civilizational studies.

Original title
2014–2022
UMRAN – International Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies (e-ISSN 2289-8204)

Title refinement
2023–Present
UMRAN – Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies (e-ISSN 2289-8204)

Leadership and Editorial Legacy

UMRAN’s editorial development has been shaped by strong academic leadership since its establishment. The journal’s first Editor-in-Chief was Professor Dr. Kamaruzaman bin Yusof (2014 - 2018), who at the time served as the Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Civilization, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. His leadership laid the foundation for the journal’s scholarly vision, editorial governance, and academic integrity.

The editorial leadership was subsequently succeeded by Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Fauzi Abu Hussin, who further strengthened the journal’s editorial standards, interdisciplinary scope, and strategic development.

Through this continuity of academic leadership, UMRAN has sustained its mission as a reputable scholarly journal and continues to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Islamic and civilizational studies.

Publication Frequency

UMRAN is published online with a frequency of three (3) issues per year (March, July, and November).