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Journal Information
Journal Title Alsina: Journal of Arabic Studies
Short Title Alsina
Abbreviation Alsina J. Arab. Stud.
Language English
Management Style Open Access
Subject Areas

Arabic Language Teaching and Learning
Publisher Arabic Language Education Department, FTIK, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo, Semarang - Indonesia, in collaboration with IMLA.
Frequency

2 issues every year (February and August)
Accreditation

No. 10/C/C3/DT.05.00/2025 (SINTA 2) - since Vol. 4 No. 1 2022 until Vol. 8 No. 2 2026
DOI Prefix 10.21580/alsina by
ISSN 2622-6146 (online); 2622-6138 (printed)
Editor-in-Chief Naifah  
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Alsina : Journal of Arabic Studies is a research-based language learning journal published by the Arabic Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, in collaboration with the Arabic Teachers Association of Indonesia (IMLA). This journal is dedicated to publishing original research articles (ORA) on the teaching and learning of Arabic as a first, second, or foreign language, with a focus on studies that bridge the gap between theory and practice. The journal's primary focus is on Arabic language learning, covering areas such as language acquisition, instructional methods, pedagogical innovations, and the development of language skills. It also welcomes submissions that explore related fields, focusing specifically on Arabic language acquisition, language teaching strategies, translation studies, linguistics, literature, and the influence of gender and identity in Arabic language education. Alsina aims to be a platform for scholars from related disciplines to contribute their research and share insights that advance the field of language learning. In the long term, the journal aspires to make a meaningful impact on both the academic community and society at large by fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Arabic language education.

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Current Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026)
Published: 2026-10-05

Articles

  • Sociolinguistic Analysis of Code-Switching and Code-Mixing in Arabic Communication Among Islamic Boarding School Students

    Siti Nurchayati, UIN Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember, Indonesia
    Aminullah Elhady, UIN Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember, Indonesia, Indonesia
    Inayatul Mukarromah, UIN Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember, Indonesia, Indonesia
    Dustnazar Khimmataliev, Chirchik State Pedagogical University, Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
    273-281
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/alsina.8.2.31946
    Abstract View: 44 PDF Download: 29

  • Fostering Higher-Order Thinking in Arabic Learning: The At-Tafkir Al-Aliy Android Application for Seventh-Grade Madrasah Students

    Ahmad Labib, Sekolah Tinggi Islam Kendal, Indonesia
    Fatah Syukur, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Suja'i Suja'i, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    S.H. Sheik Mohamed, S.A. College of Arts and Science, India
    282-291
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/alsina.8.2.31028
    Abstract View: 79 PDF Download: 65
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