Focus and Scope

Focus

Jurnal Penelitian Medan Agama is committed to publishing multidisciplinary research addressing contemporary challenges in religious studies, education, social and cultural diversity, technological innovation, and sustainable development. The journal emphasizes the integration of scientific knowledge, ethical practices, and religious perspectives to foster cross-cultural understanding, promote social cohesion, and develop solutions in areas such as healthcare, food security, education reform, and engineering. By addressing these critical issues, the journal aims to contribute to global sustainable progress and promote justice and harmony in diverse societal contexts.

The determination of the journal's research themes or focus aligns with the National Research Master Plan and supports the National Research Agenda for Islamic Religious Higher Education. This journal serves as a platform to facilitate research relevant to national priorities, encourage strategic innovations in the fields of religion, social sciences, technology, and humanities, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. As such, the journal is expected to make a tangible contribution to addressing global and local challenges in a balanced manner.

Scope

1. Religion and Religious Studies

Religious Text Studies
Sharia, Islamic Law, and Legislation
Islamic History
Psychology of Religion: The Relationship Between Religion and Mental Health
Contemporary Spirituality in the Digital Era
Religious Ethics in Environmental Policy
Use of Technology in Preserving Religious Values
Interfaith Education to Enhance Interreligious Understanding

2. Social, Cultural, and Pluralism Studies

Diversity in Ethnic, Cultural, Social, and Religious Traditions
Pluralism and Religious Diversity
Interfaith Dialogue and Collaboration
Multiculturalism and Social Cohesion
Ethnic Identity and Globalization
Preservation of Traditions in the Modern Era
Gender and Social Perspectives in the Age of Globalization

3. Social Innovation and Technology in Society

Digitalization in Social and Cultural Life
Social Ethics in Technology
Social Innovation, Media, and the Digital Society
Community Responses to Global Disasters

4. Education and Educational Innovation

Innovations in Teaching Methods
Technology in Education
Character Education in the Digital Era
Education for Inclusive and Harmonious Societies
Distance Learning and Digitalization in Education
Teaching Strategies for Cultural and Religious Diversity
Transformative Education

5. Medicine and Health

Development of Drugs or Drug Candidates
Development of Medical Devices and Diagnostics
Development of Health Services
Integration of Medical Science, Health, and Islamic Studies

6. Engineering and Technology

Material Technology
Engineering Products in Energy and Environment
Engineering Products in Electrical Fields
Biomedical and Health Technology
Engineering Products in Informatics
Engineering Products in Agriculture
Integration of Engineering and Religion
Basic Science in Engineering

7. Food and Agriculture

Food Diversification: Post-Harvest Technology and Food Security Technology
Agricultural Intensification: Plant Breeding Technology
Agricultural Extensification: Cultivation Technology and Utilization of Sub-Optimal Land
Critical Halal Food Science Products: Substitution of Non-Halal Ingredients in the Food Sector

8. Economics and Social Sciences