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Malaysian Journal of Action Research
The Malaysian Journal of Action Research is an open-access and fully peer-reviewed international journal for practitioners, professionals, academics and researchers. The journal has a strong multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary focus. It seeks to facilitate discussion and debate that crosses the boundaries of professional contexts and domains, including education, nursing, social work, allied health professions, business and management, computer science and the criminal justice sector.
Editorial Team
Editor-in-Chief
Assoc Prof Dr Sarimah Shaik Abdullah
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Managing Editor
Dr Yoon Sook Jhee
SEGi University
Manuscript/Web Editor
Dr Syafiq Mat Noor
University College London
Editors
Assoc Prof Dr Fariza Puteh Behak
Islamic Science University of Malaysia
Assoc Prof Dr Vishalache Balakrishnan
Universiti Malaya
Assoc Prof Dr Nadarajan Thambu
Sultan Idris Education University
Dr Nazatul Akmar Mokhtar
International Islamic University Malaysia
Dr Pang Jee Ching
SEGi University
Dr Zailah Zainudin
Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Raja Melewar
Dr Satirah Ahmad
Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Sultan Abdul Halim
Dr Amirul Shah Md Shahbudin
Universiti Sains Malaysia
International Advisory Board
Assoc Prof Dr Hadiyanto Said
State University of Jambi, Indonesia
Dr Mukrim Tamrin
University of Tadulako, Indonesia
Dr Asli Saglam
Ozyegin University, Turkey
Dr Treechada Chotiratanapinun
Silpakorn University, Thailand
Aims and Scope
The Malaysian Journal of Action Research promotes professional growth in these fields of study by publishing manuscripts on evidence-based practice, reviews of current policy initiatives, examples of applied theories, and reports of original research in a language that is accessible and practical. It seeks to explore pedagogical practices using a variety of action research paradigms, philosophies and methodologies, including, but not limited to:
- Action case
- Action learning
- Action science
- Appreciative inquiry
- Autoethnography in action research
- Classroom-based action research
- Collaborative action research
- Community-based action research
- Community-based participatory action research
- Critical action research
- Critical participatory action research
- Educational living theory research
- Emancipatory action research
- Industrial action research
- Living theory research
- Participatory action research
- Practical action research
- Self-study action research
- Soft system approaches
- Technical action research
- Theory of practice architectures research
Author Guidelines
The editors welcome the submission of a wide variety of high-quality original action research manuscripts in a range of styles and genres, drawing on a variety of action research paradigms, including:
- Reports on action research
- Short pieces of research in progress
- Impact accounts
- Photo essays
- Telling stories
- Reflections on policy in practice
- Informed and analytical accounts of innovative practice
- Critiques of recent policy developments
- Conversations/Dialogues and interviews
- Book reviews
The journal is also keen to encourage authors to take the first step in initiating public conversations, and provides proactive support for new writers. The journal will be flexible about article ‘size’ and will welcome contributions of different lengths to reflect the variety of contribution types outlined above. For guidance, authors might submit:
- 5,000-7,500 word peer-reviewed articles
- 1,000-2,500 word peer-reviewed ‘reflective pieces’ or ‘thought pieces’
- Up to 1,500 word stories that are close to the writer’s heart and that give meaning to their professional career
The Malaysian Journal of Action Research is a scientific journal managed by the Malaysian Action Research Network (MARNet), which features an international advisory board. A web-based submission system enables a rigorous manuscript review process (double-blind peer review). The journal is published electronically once a year, on June 30. Ideas expressed in the journal are those of the authors and do not reflect the official opinions of the Malaysian Action Research Network.
Get In Touch
Contact
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Assistant or fill out the form below.
Mrs Selvamalar Selvarajan
mjar[a]marnet.my
Mr Muhammad Affandi Md Ujang
mjar[a]marnet.my