Aims & Scope

The Malaysian Journal of Music (MJM), previously known as the Malaysian Music Journal (MMJ) (2012-2017), is a double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal that highlights music research and scholarship.

It is a forum for music scholars to critically discuss issues related to music.

Whilst the journal is based in Malaysia, articles from any region with thereotically robust and empirically engaging content are welcomed.

We invite submissions of original articles from a wide spectrum of research areas including musicology, ethnomusicology, music education, performance, composition, music technology, popular music, music therapy and music business.

Multidisciplinary research that includes music is also welcomed.

Our journal publishes articles in Bahasa Melayu and English annually.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 0.3
2024 0.20

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 26694

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 17

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.126

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q3

h-index

Year Value
2024 6

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
0.3
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.126
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q3
First Published: 2024

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