Kajian Malaysia

Aims & Scope

Kajian Malaysia is a refereed journal committed to the advancement of scholarly knowledge of Malaysia by encouraging discussion among the several branches of social sciences and humanities.

The journal publishes articles, reviews and notes which by their content or approach, is of interest to a wide range of scholars.

Although the journal would focus mainly on works in the field of Malaysian studies, articles with a theoretical content may also be published.

Kajian Malaysia is published by Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia by an autonomous Editorial Board drawn from staff members of the University.

The Board is assisted by a panel of distinguished scholars from local and foreign universities.

The journal pursues a bilingual publishing policy (Bahasa Malaysia and English).

The Editorial Board reserves the right to decide which language an article will appear in, and will undertake to provide professionally acceptable translations.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 149.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Examining Community Engagement in Heritage Conservation Through Geopark Experiences from The Asia Pacific Region

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Sharina, Nor Azizah

• The Influence of Perceived Social Support and Self-Efficacy on Resilience among First Year Malaysian Students

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Shreas Suresh, Cheang

• The Mismatches between Minority Language Practices and National Language Policy in Malaysia: A Linguistic Landscape Approach

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Wang, Xu

• “Bargaining with Patriarchy” and Entrepreneurship: Narratives of Malay Muslim Women Entrepreneurs in Malaysia

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Nor Hafizah, Noraida

• Making Creative Industries Policy: The Malaysian Case

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Thomas, Lee

• The Role of Federalism in Malaysian Low-Cost Housing Provision: The Unexplored Dimension

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Andrew, Abdul-Rashid, Mastura

• Heritage Conservation: Authenticity and Vulnerability of Living Heritage Sites in Melaka State

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Rahimah

• Community Involvement for Sustainable World Heritage Sites: The Melaka Case

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Ong

• Private Sector Early Child Care and Education in Malaysia: Workforce Readiness for Further Education

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Foong, Veloo, Dhamotharan, Loh

• Exploring the Influence of Citizen Journalism Content on The Malaysian Political Landscape

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Nuurrianti