Call for Papers and Paper Submissions for the 2026 issue will resume in January 2026.
MJQR Vol 12(1), May 2026
Publications
All articles published in the Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research (MJQR) are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
The Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research (MJQR) is an open-access, online journal currently indexed with SCOPUS, MyCite, Crossref, Google Scholar, and EBESCO. The journal has a double-blind peer-review policy that focuses on methodological issues, innovations, and insights in qualitative or mixed-methods studies. MJQR is published twice a year in May and November. It is owned and published by the Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (QRAM). Authors must submit a Turnitin or any plagiarism checker report (the first page suffices) that shows a similarity index of 20% or less to be accepted for publication. MJQR prohibits any commercial use of articles published in this journal. We adhere to the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which allows users to share, adapt, and redistribute responsibly by giving due credit to the original authors.
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💼 Article Processing Charge (APC) Notice
Please be informed that starting from MJQR Vol. 12(1), May 2026, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of RM 1,000.00 will be applied for each paper accepted and published in the Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research (MJQR). The APC is only applicable upon acceptance for publication from 2026 onwards.
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This APC helps cover the costs of editing, publishing, and online hosting, ensuring the journal continues to provide open access to high-quality qualitative research.
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🔔 The APC is only applicable upon acceptance for publication from 2026 onwards.
We appreciate your continued support and contribution to MJQR.
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Scope
Qualitative
Research
Research employing qualitative methods across social, behavioural, health, and human sciences, aiming to enhance understanding of qualitative inquiry.
Methodological Advancements
Discussions on qualitative research methods, including data collection and analysis techniques, innovative theories, technological integrations, ethical considerations, and reporting practices.
Mixed Methods Research
Papers utilising mixed methods, with a strong emphasis on qualitative approaches.
Study Design
Innovations
​Reports on novel study designs and funded project proposals that utilise qualitative or mixed methods research, offering valuable insights to the global research community.
Plagiarism & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Authors are required to submit a plagiarism report, such as from Turnitin, with a similarity index of 15% or less for publication eligibility. Additionally, any use of AI-generated content must be disclosed, critically evaluated for accuracy and originality, and used solely as an aid for data analysis, writing, or editing. AI tools must not replace the researcher’s intellectual contribution.
Indexing
The Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research (MJQR) is an open-access, online journal currently indexed in SCOPUS, MyCite, Crossref, Google Scholar, and EBSCO. MJQR is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal that focuses on methodological issues, innovations, and insights in qualitative or mixed methods studies. MJQR is published twice a year in May and November. It is owned and published by the Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (QRAM). MJQR prohibits any commercial use of articles published in this journal.
