About the Journal

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) - valid from Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022) to 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)
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This journal issue demonstrates strong international collaboration, with Indonesia serving as the academic hub connecting institutions across Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The network extends to Uzbekistan, India, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Yemen, Egypt, and Türkiye, bringing together diverse perspectives on Arabic language education, linguistics, educational technology, AI-assisted learning, curriculum design, balāghah, and cross-faith rhetorical analysis.

Published: 2026-08-31

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: 223 PDF Download: 190
  • 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: 283 PDF Download: 186
  • Constructing Food Self-Sufficiency in Sacred Texts: A Cross-Faith Rhetorical and Balāghah Study

    Sugeng Hariyadi, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Semarang, Indonesia
    Mamdukh Budiman, Universiti Muhammadiyah Malaysia, Malaysia
    292–303
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/alsina.8.2.32136
    Abstract View: 80 PDF Download: 74
  • Verbal Interaction in Arabic Language Teaching: Patterns and Pragmatic-Pedagogical Functions

    Muhammad Alfa Choirul Murtadho, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Indonesia
    Muhammad Afifudin Dimyathi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Indonesia
    Muhammad Thohir, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Indonesia
    Mirwan Akhmad Taufiq, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Indonesia
    Achmad Yani, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Brunei Darussalam
    304-314
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/alsina.8.2.30867
    Abstract View: 167 PDF Download: 75
  • Developing Shawqi Dhayf-Based Worksheets for Matn al-Ājurrūmīyah to Improve Arabic Reading Skills of Novice Learners

    Lailatul Zuhriyah, Universitas Islam Tribakti Lirboyo Kediri, Indonesia
    Lili Maya Dewi, Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Wasil Kediri, Indonesia
    Ahmad Muafa, Imam Shafi’i University, Mukalla, Yemen
    315–329
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/alsina.8.2.32701
    Abstract View: 60 PDF Download: 60
  • Variations of Code-Switching in Arabic Classroom Interaction: Strategic Efforts in Managing Bilingual Instruction

    Luthfi Anisatin, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia
    Uril Bahruddin, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia
    Bisri Mustofa, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia
    Sohila Ahmad Esmatt, Capital University, Helwan, Egypt
    330-341
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/alsina.8.2.32378
    Abstract View: 127 PDF Download: 109
  • Where Alignment Stops: Auditing an Arabic Speaking Syllabus against the IMTA’ Proficiency Framework

    Irwan Nefri, UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia
    Nurul Izzati, UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia
    Zubaidah Zubaidah, UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia
    Yelly Putriyani, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
    342-355
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/alsina.8.2.32248
    Abstract View: 59 PDF Download: 62
  • AI Chatbots, Learner Perception, and Linguistic Reliability in Arabic Language Learning

    Rini Rini, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Curup, Indonesia
    Noza Aflisia, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Curup, Indonesia
    Renti Yasmar, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Curup, Indonesia
    Asma Abdul Rahman, Lab Asma Global, Malaysia
    Masya Saumnaz Larasati, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Curup, Indonesia
    342-354
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/alsina.8.2.32844
    Abstract View: 81 PDF Download: 80
  • Developing Arabic-Language Curricula for Non-Native Speakers through Artificial Intelligence: A Conceptual and Applied Framework

    Reda Elshnawy, Sakarya University, Turkey
    355-372
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/alsina.8.2.34135
    Abstract View: 76 PDF Download: 87
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