About

MD Research Center

Company profile, legal identity, academic publishing, contact information, and organizational structure.

Company Profile

MD Research Center is an academic literacy and publishing institution established in 2024 and based in Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Operating under CV MD Research Center, the institution is committed to advancing scholarly publishing, academic literacy, research development, and knowledge dissemination. Its academic activities encompass the social sciences, Islamic studies, Islamic philanthropy, media and cultural studies, and related interdisciplinary fields. Established under Notarial Deed No. 117 dated July 19, 2024, MD Research Center provides an academic platform for scholars, researchers, lecturers, students, authors, and academic communities to develop, publish, and disseminate scholarly work. The institution promotes responsible academic practices, scholarly communication, and the wider accessibility of knowledge through publishing, academic development, and collaborative activities.

Books & Academic Publications

Scholarly publishing is one of the core activities of MD Research Center. Through CV MD Research Center, the institution publishes scholarly books, research monographs, reference books, textbooks, edited volumes, handbooks, and other academic publications. Information on published and forthcoming titles, including bibliographic information, publication details, availability, access, and distribution, is provided through the official Books & Academic Publications catalogue.

Academic Journals

MD Research Center also publishes and manages peer-reviewed academic journals as part of its scholarly publishing activities. Its journal portfolio includes the Surau Journal of Islamic Studies, the Asian Journal of Muslim Philanthropy and Citizen Engagement, and the Asian Journal of Media and Culture. These journals provide scholarly platforms across the institution's academic fields and are supported by responsible editorial governance, peer-review processes, and editorial independence.

Academic Literacy and Development

Beyond publishing, MD Research Center supports academic literacy and development through academic writing activities, research mentoring, publication development, scholarly communication, and academic training. These activities are intended to strengthen the capacity of students, researchers, lecturers, authors, and academic communities to develop, communicate, publish, and disseminate high-quality scholarly work.

Collaboration and Knowledge Dissemination

MD Research Center welcomes collaboration with universities, research institutions, academic communities, scholars, authors, and other organizations with shared interests in scholarly publishing, academic literacy, research development, and knowledge dissemination. Through its publishing and academic activities, MD Research Center seeks to contribute to the development of an inclusive, responsible, and sustainable scholarly ecosystem in Indonesia and beyond.

Academic Publishing

MD Research Center publishes the following peer-reviewed scholarly journals:

Each journal operates under independent editorial governance led by its own Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board. Detailed information concerning editorial policies, peer review, publication ethics, copyright, licensing, fees, and other publishing practices is provided on the respective journal websites.

Organization Structure

Organization and Responsibilities

A lean operational structure supports journal publishing, digital systems, administration, institutional partnerships, and public communication.

Muhammad Deni Putra

Muhammad Deni Putra

Director

Leads institutional strategy, publishing direction, partnerships, and quality assurance across research and publication programmes.

Siti Fadilla

Siti Fadilla

General Treasurer

Oversees financial administration, budgeting, reporting, and resource planning to support transparent and sustainable institutional operations.

Malik Abd. Karim Amirullah

Malik Abd. Karim Amirullah

General Secretary

Coordinates administration, correspondence, documentation, scheduling, and internal communication across programmes and organisational activities.

Muhammad Misbahul Munir

Muhammad Misbahul Munir

Information Technology and Digital Services Department

Manages website infrastructure, digital platforms, technical support, data security, and technology development for publishing services.

Afriadi Putra

Afriadi Putra

Electronic Journal Publishing Department

Supports OJS management, editorial workflows, metadata quality, indexing preparation, and technical development for electronic journals.