Journal History

History of the Journal

The Development of Wahana Karya Ilmiah Pendidikan, 2017–2026

Wahana Karya Ilmiah Pendidikan is a scholarly journal published by the Master's Program in Islamic Religious Education, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating scholarly ideas, research findings, and academic discussions in Islamic education and related fields. Since its establishment, the journal has continued to develop its publication identity and strengthen its commitment to the dissemination of academic knowledge.

The journal's development reflects several important milestones, beginning with its first printed publication in 2017, followed by the registration of its print and electronic ISSNs, its initial submission for journal accreditation, and the recognition of its national accreditation status in 2025. These milestones form part of the journal's ongoing efforts to improve publication quality, accessibility, and academic visibility.

Historical Milestones

2017

First Publication

Wahana Karya Ilmiah Pendidikan was first published in printed form by the Master's Program in Islamic Religious Education, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang. This marked the beginning of the journal's role in providing a scholarly publication platform for research and academic discussion in Islamic education.

2017

Print ISSN Registration

The journal obtained its print International Standard Serial Number (P-ISSN 2548-8171), recorded under Decree Number 0005.25488171/JI.3.1/SK.ISSN/2017.01. This registration established the journal's formal identification as a serial publication.

2023

Electronic ISSN Registration

The journal obtained its electronic International Standard Serial Number (E-ISSN 2986-7487), recorded under Decree Number 29867487/II.7.4/SK.ISSN/05/2023. This milestone supported the journal's identification in its electronic publication format and its development in the digital scholarly publishing environment.

2024

Initial Accreditation Submission

In 2024, Wahana Karya Ilmiah Pendidikan submitted its journal accreditation application for the first time. This step represented an important part of the journal's efforts to evaluate and improve its editorial and publication management in accordance with national journal accreditation standards.

2025

National Journal Accreditation

The journal received national journal accreditation at Rank 5 (SINTA 5), as stated in Decree Number 10/C/C3/DT.05.00/2025, dated 21 March 2025. The certificate specifies an accreditation period covering Volume 6, Number 1, 2022 through Volume 10, Number 2, 2026. This recognition marked an important milestone in the journal's development and provided a basis for continued efforts to strengthen editorial quality and publication management.

2026

Continuity and Development

In 2026, Wahana Karya Ilmiah Pendidikan continues its scholarly publishing activities within the accreditation period stated in its certificate. The journal remains committed to disseminating research in Islamic education and related fields, maintaining its publication schedule, and strengthening the accessibility and visibility of its scholarly contributions. The year 2026 also provides an opportunity to consolidate the journal's editorial practices and prepare for its continued development in the national scholarly publishing landscape.

Publication Information

Journal Title: Wahana Karya Ilmiah Pendidikan
Publisher: Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Publishing Unit: Master's Program in Islamic Religious Education, Faculty of Islamic Studies
P-ISSN: 2548-8171
E-ISSN: 2986-7487
Publication Schedule: June and December

From its first printed issue in 2017 to its continued publication in 2026, Wahana Karya Ilmiah Pendidikan has developed its publication identity and achieved important milestones in serial registration and national journal accreditation. Building on this history, the journal aims to continue improving its scholarly contribution, editorial management, and dissemination of research in Islamic education.