Malaysian Journal of Music

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

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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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.

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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.

• Exploring Young Children’s Communication Development through the Soundbeam Trigger Modes in the ‘Holistic Music Educational Approach for Young Children’ Programme

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Liza, Han-Ju

• The Effects of a Chinese and Cuban Music Programme on the Cultural Understanding of Elementary Children

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Lily

• The Effects of Parent-Child Interactive Music Therapy on Sentence Verbalisation in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Charoenphol, Natee, Nion

• Playing Gamelan Bonang in the Air: User Requirements for Designing a Digital Musical Instrument for the Malay Bonang

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Khatriza, Noris, Lili Nurliyana, Puteri Suhaiza, Ahmad Faudzi

• Sources, Sounds and Meanings of Turali (Noseflute) Music in Dusunic Cultures of Sabah

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Jacqueline

• Paradigm for the development of a Lanna music curriculum in Higher Education in Northern Thailand

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Khanithep

• Developing a Graded Examination for the Malay Gamelan

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Shahanum Mohamad, Zaharul Lailiddin

• Gender Differences in the Function of Music for Emotion Regulation Development in Everyday Life: An Experience Sampling Method Study

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Aini Azeqa, Zheng, Zeinab

• Innovation and Change in Approaches to Balinese Gamelan Composition

  Citation: 3

  Authors: I Komang

• Answering Questions, Questioning Answers: Understanding Tradisi and Moderen in the Intellectual Process of Balinese New Music Creations

  Citation: 2

  Authors: I Wayan

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