Ijtihad: Journal of Development Innovation is committed to ensuring regular and timely publication to disseminate the latest research findings and studies in the field of innovation and development. To achieve this goal, Ijtihad Journal implements a publication frequency of twice a year. Our first issue is regularly published in Januari, while the second issue is released in July. This consistent publication schedule is designed to provide adequate time for the editorial team and reviewers to conduct a thorough peer-review process, while also ensuring that innovative findings are accessible to academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers without unnecessary delays. This regularity of publication is a cornerstone for maintaining the relevance and quality of our journal in promoting development.
Consistency in publication frequency is an important indicator of a scholarly journal's professionalism and sustainability, particularly in the context of development studies where new solutions and approaches are constantly needed. By publishing twice a year, Ijtihad Journal ensures a stable flow of research articles and analyses, which is crucial for maintaining the journal's impact in facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices. This frequency also provides optimal time for the editorial team to manage the entire process, from manuscript submission, through peer-review, to final editing, ensuring each manuscript meets high scientific quality standards before publication.
Publishing twice a year also supports Ijtihad Journal's efforts to expand its indexing reach and improve journal metrics across various national and international databases. Indexing bodies often consider publication consistency as a key criterion in journal evaluation. Therefore, adherence to the established schedule is a top priority. Authors are expected to consider this publication schedule when planning their manuscript submissions, especially if they are targeting publication in a specific issue. Ijtihad Journal will continue to strive to maintain and even increase its publication frequency in the future as the volume of received quality manuscripts grows, in order to support more valuable contributions to development innovation.
