MAKASSAR, September 15, 2026 — The academic profile of Dr. Wahyu Abdul Jafar, M.H.I. has once again received international recognition. A scholar and academic journal editor, he has been invited to serve as an Article Reviewer at the 8th International Conference on Islamic Law in Indonesia (8th ICILI), held on September 15–16, 2026, at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI), Makassar. The invitation reflects the conference committee’s recognition of Dr. Wahyu Abdul Jafar’s expertise and experience in Islamic law and scholarly publishing. In its official invitation, the 8th ICILI Committee expressed confidence that his expertise and academic insights would provide significant value to the evaluation of articles submitted by conference participants and contribute to the overall academic quality of the event.
This recognition is particularly noteworthy given Dr. Wahyu Abdul Jafar’s role as Editor-in-Chief of two Q1 journals, Metro Islamic Law Review (MILRev) and Nusantara Law. Through these editorial positions, he contributes to advancing high-quality scholarly publishing and strengthening the international visibility of Islamic law and contemporary legal studies.
His appointment as a reviewer at the 8th ICILI demonstrates that his academic contribution extends beyond journal management. In his role as a reviewer, he is entrusted with providing critical assessments, substantive feedback, and scholarly recommendations on research presented at the international conference. This role is essential to maintaining academic rigor and ensuring the quality of scholarly work presented in international academic forums.
The 8th International Conference on Islamic Law in Indonesia provides an important platform for scholars, researchers, and legal academics to exchange ideas and discuss contemporary developments and challenges in Islamic law. The conference is being held at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI), Jalan Urip Sumoharjo Km 5, Panakkukang, Makassar.
Dr. Wahyu Abdul Jafar’s involvement also reflects his extensive experience and commitment to promoting a strong culture of high-quality scholarly publishing. As Editor-in-Chief of MILRev Q1 and Nusantara Law Q1, he is actively involved in editorial management, peer review, manuscript quality improvement, and the development of international academic networks.
His participation in the 8th ICILI further demonstrates the growing role of Indonesian scholars in the global academic community. Indonesian academics are increasingly contributing not only as researchers and authors but also by taking on important roles in academic quality assurance, including serving as reviewers for international conferences and scholarly publications.
The official invitation to serve as an article reviewer was issued by the 8th ICILI Committee and signed by Dr. Wirdyaningsih, S.H., M.H., Chairman of the Indonesian Association of Islamic Law Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen Hukum Islam Indonesia). The invitation represents an important recognition of Dr. Wahyu Abdul Jafar’s academic expertise and contribution to the advancement of Islamic law scholarship and international scholarly publishing.
Through his roles as Editor-in-Chief of MILRev Q1 and Nusantara Law Q1, together with his appointment as a reviewer at the 8th ICILI, Dr. Wahyu Abdul Jafar, M.H.I. continues to strengthen his contribution to an internationally oriented academic ecosystem in Islamic law—one grounded in scholarly excellence, rigorous peer review, and international academic collaboration.