Author Guidelines

Submission Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original and not under review elsewhere.
  • Submissions should be written in clear academic English.
  • Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system.

Manuscript Preparation

  • Length: 5,000 to 8,000 words including references and notes.
  • Format: A4 page, 12-point Cambria font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.
  • Title Page: Include the manuscript title, author name(s), affiliation(s), contact information, and a brief author biography (50-100 words).
  • Abstract: Provide an abstract of 150–250 words summarizing the article’s objectives and findings.
  • Keywords: Include 4–6 keywords relevant to the manuscript.
  • Template Journal of Islamic Thought and Contemporary Studies 

Citation Style

  • Use Chicago Manual of Style (Author-Date) for citations and references.
  • Footnotes may be used for explanatory notes but not for citations.
  • References must be complete and formatted consistently.

Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.
  • Reviewers assess originality, clarity, methodology, and relevance to Islamic thought.
  • Authors may be requested to revise manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.

Ethical Guidelines

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest.
  • Properly acknowledge all sources to avoid plagiarism.
  • Research involving human subjects must comply with ethical standards.

Copyright

  • Accepted manuscripts transfer copyright to Journal of Islamic Thought and Contemporary Studies.
  • Authors may reuse their work for academic purposes with appropriate citation.
  • Permissions must be secured for any third-party content.

Publication Schedule

  • The journal publishes two issues annually: June and December.

Journal of Islamic Thought and Contemporary Studies. This journal is dedicated to advancing scholarly research in the field of Islamic studies, including theology, philosophy, history, and related disciplines. To ensure a smooth submission and review process, please carefully follow the guidelines below.