Submissions

This journal is not accepting submissions at this time.

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Afkar Journal: Islamic & Civilization Studies
Guidance for Manuscript Preparation and Submission

Scope of the Journal

Afkar Journal publishes original scholarly work related to Islamic studies and civilization, including (but not limited to) Qur’anic and Hadith studies, Islamic law and ethics, philosophy and theology, Islamic history, education, culture, interfaith dialogue, and contemporary socio-political issues from an Islamic perspective.

Submission Categories

  • Research Articles (5,000–8,000 words)

  • Theoretical or Conceptual Papers (4,000–7,000 words)

  • Book Reviews (1,000–2,000 words)

  • Short Essays or Thought Pieces (2,000–4,000 words)

Language of Manuscripts

Manuscripts are accepted in English or Arabic. All submissions must include an abstract in English (150–250 words).

Formatting Requirements

  • Font: Cambria, 10 pt, single-spaced and fully justified

  • Margin: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

  • Referencing Style: APA 7th edition, depending on the discipline (please be consistent)

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Pages should be numbered consecutively

  • Do not include any author-identifying information in the main text (for blind review)

Manuscript Structure

A typical article should include:

  1. Title (clear and concise)

  2. Author(s) (submitted separately with affiliation and email)

  3. Abstract (in English, 150–250 words)

  4. Keywords (4–6 relevant terms)

  5. Introduction

  6. Literature Review

  7. Methodology (if applicable)

  8. Analysis/Discussion

  9. Conclusion

  10. References

Submission Process

Submit manuscripts via OJS:
Include a cover letter with the following:

  • Manuscript title

  • Type of article

  • Confirmation that the work is original and not under review elsewhere

  • Declaration of any competing interests

Peer Review Process

All submissions are subject to double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers. Authors may be asked to revise and resubmit based on reviewer feedback.

Plagiarism and Ethics

Afkar Journal uses plagiarism detection tools. Submissions must be the author’s original work and properly reference all sources. The journal follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) standards.

Open Access and Copyright

This is an open access journal. Authors retain copyright under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). Articles can be freely distributed with appropriate citation.

Articles

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Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

Afkar Journal: Islamic & Civilization Studies

All articles published in Afkar Journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This means:

  • Authors retain full copyright of their work.

  • Anyone is free to share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material) for any purpose, even commercially.

  • Proper credit must be given to the original author(s) and source, a link to the license must be provided, and any changes must be indicated.

Full license details: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

By submitting a manuscript to this journal, authors agree to grant Afkar Journal the non-exclusive right to publish and distribute their article, and to identify itself as the original publisher.

Author Rights

Authors are free to:

  • Post their published article on personal or institutional websites

  • Use their work in teaching or research presentations

  • Distribute copies to colleagues

  • Reuse parts of the article with appropriate citation

Disclaimer

The views expressed in the published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Afkar Journal, its editors, or the publisher.

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