Young Researcher Award
Rofiqi Rofiqi
Institut Agama Islam Al-Khairat Pamekasan, Indonesia
The Young Researcher Award article documents the academic profile, scholarly productivity, and research contributions of Dr. Rofiqi Rofiqi, S.Pd.I., M.Pd., a lecturer at Institut Agama Islam Al-Khairat Pamekasan. His work focuses on Islamic education, religious moderation, pesantren studies, educational psychology, and contemporary pedagogical innovation. The recognition reflects sustained scholarly engagement through books, peer-reviewed journal publications, editorial activities, and community-oriented academic research.[1][2]
Abstract
Dr. Rofiqi Rofiqi is an Indonesian academic specializing in Islamic Education. Since 2018, he has served as a lecturer at Institut Agama Islam Al-Khairat Pamekasan while pursuing doctoral studies in Islamic Education at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya under the Indonesia Bangkit Scholarship program. His research portfolio includes publications addressing religious moderation, educational leadership, minority studies, Islamic feminism, digital pedagogy, mental health, and pesantren education. Bibliometric indicators recorded through Scopus and Google Scholar demonstrate a growing international scholarly presence and interdisciplinary engagement.[1][2]
Keywords
Islamic Education, Religious Moderation, Pesantren Studies, Educational Leadership, Digital Pedagogy, Religious Minorities, Islamic Feminism, Educational Psychology, Research Impact, Young Researcher Award.
Introduction
Rofiqi Rofiqi has developed an academic profile characterized by research on contemporary Islamic education and social transformation. His educational background includes undergraduate and master’s degrees in Islamic Education and ongoing doctoral research. His scholarly activities encompass teaching, research, publication, peer review, editorial participation, and institutional quality assurance responsibilities. These activities collectively contribute to academic discourse concerning religion, education, and society in Indonesia and beyond.[1]
Research Profile
The researcher’s work spans Islamic educational philosophy, democratization of Islamic education, religious moderation policy, character education, interfaith dialogue, minority resilience, educational leadership, and digital learning. His formal academic career began with research on bilingual education and parental roles in religious character formation, later expanding into broader themes involving educational policy, social inclusion, and religious-cultural identity.[3]
- Islamic Education and educational modernization.
- Religious moderation and tolerance studies.
- Pesantren leadership, authority, and learning culture.
- Educational psychology and mental health.
- Digital pedagogy and media literacy.
Research Contributions
Among his notable contributions are studies examining religious moderation policies in Indonesia, educational approaches to tolerance, mental health innovation within Islamic educational institutions, and ecological perspectives in pesantren-based schooling. These works contribute evidence-based discussions concerning educational governance, community engagement, and contemporary Islamic educational practice.[3][4][5]
Publications
The publication record includes 4 scholarly books, 22 Scopus-indexed journal articles and reviews, 20 Sinta-indexed journal articles, and additional conference and national publications. Research has appeared in journals such as Journal of Gender Studies, International Studies in Catholic Education, Leadership and Policy in Schools, and Bilingual Research Journal. His publications address Islamic feminism, religious moderation, educational leadership, minority resilience, translanguaging, and digital storytelling pedagogy, demonstrating thematic breadth and increasing international visibility.[1][2][3][4][5]
Research Impact
Research impact can be observed through citation activity, international journal placement, editorial and reviewer appointments, and sustained publication output. Scopus records identify 12 indexed documents with 23 citations and an h-index of 3, while Google Scholar records indicate broader dissemination 56 documents with 381 citations and an h-index of 13. These indicators suggest growing recognition within education and religious studies scholarship.[1][2]
Award Suitability
The Young Researcher Award framework commonly emphasizes scholarly productivity, research quality, publication impact, academic leadership, and contribution to knowledge development. Based on documented research activity, peer-reviewed publications, international indexing, institutional service, and emerging citation performance, Rofiqi Rofiqi demonstrates characteristics frequently associated with early-career academic recognition programs. The assessment is grounded in publicly documented academic achievements and research outputs.[1][2]
Conclusion
Rofiqi Rofiqi represents an active scholar within the field of Islamic Education whose research spans religious moderation, educational innovation, minority studies, and contemporary pedagogical issues. His combination of teaching experience, scholarly publications, editorial service, and ongoing doctoral study supports recognition within academic award initiatives focused on emerging research excellence.[1][2]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Rofiqi Rofiqi, Author ID 57224909591. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57224909591
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Scholar profile of Rofiqi Rofiqi. https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=0FT5iCcAAAAJ
- Rofiqi, R., Firdaus, M., Salik, M., & Zaini, A. (2023). Moderasi beragama: Analisis kebijakan dan strategi penguatan di Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia. Ulumuna: Jurnal Studi Keislaman, 9(1), 16–36. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36420/ju.v9i1.6544
- Rofiqi, R. (2023). Melangkah menuju kesehatan mental yang optimal: Program inovatif di lembaga pendidikan Islam. Edu Consilium: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Pendidikan Islam, 4(2), 76–99. DOI: https://doi.org/10.19105/ec.v4i2.9237
- Muin, A., Rosyid, M. Z., Rahman, H., & Rofiqi, R. (2025). Ecological Tauhid-based Green School Management: A Case Study of Eco-Pesantren Implementation at Mambaul Ulum Islamic Junior High School, Pamekasan. EDUKASIA: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran, 6(1), 551–562. DOI: https://doi.org/10.62775/edukasia.v6i1.1457