About the Journal

Journal History

The Journal of Islamic Studies Prince of Songkla University was first published in 2000 as a print journal. Its establishment marked the Faculty’s initiative to provide a formal academic platform for scholarly work in Islamic studies and related fields.

In its early phase the journal was published in printed format and circulated primarily within academic and research communities. This period laid the foundation for the journal’s editorial practices peer review system and academic scope.

In 2018 the journal transitioned to an online open access publishing model. Since then all issues and articles have been made available electronically to enhance accessibility and broaden the dissemination of scholarly knowledge. The adoption of open access reflects the journal’s commitment to contemporary academic publishing practices and wider scholarly communication.

The journal continues to publish academic research articles and scholarly works under established editorial standards and remains committed to the continuous development of publication quality in line with internationally recognized academic norms.

Aims

The Journal of Islamic Studies Prince of Songkla University aims to promote the dissemination of scholarly research and academic discussion in the field of Islamic studies and related disciplines. The journal seeks to provide a reliable academic platform for researchers scholars and practitioners to present original research findings and theoretical analyses.

The journal is committed to supporting academic exchange and knowledge development by publishing works that contribute to the understanding of Islam Muslim societies and contemporary issues from multidisciplinary perspectives. It encourages research that is methodologically sound analytically rigorous and relevant to both academic inquiry and social contexts.

Through a peer reviewed publication process the journal aims to uphold academic quality research integrity and ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

Scope

The Journal of Islamic Studies Prince of Songkla University publishes original research articles academic papers and scholarly studies in areas including but not limited to:

1. Islamic Studies

Qur’anic Studies and Tafsir
Hadith Studies and Hadith Sciences
Islamic Creed (Aqidah)
Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) & Usul al-Fiqh
Islamic History and Civilization
Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Ethics
Contemporary Islamic Thought
Arabic Language for Islamic Studies
Islamic Education and Religious Pedagogy

2. Muslim Studies

Muslim Societies and Cultures
History of Muslim Communities
Muslims and the State, Law and Politics
Economic Life of Muslim Communities
Identity, Diversity and Intergroup Relations
Muslims in Southeast Asia
Gender, Family and Social Structures
Language, Media and Communication
Contemporary Issues in Muslim Studies

The journal welcomes contributions employing qualitative quantitative and mixed research methods as well as theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches. Manuscripts are accepted in Thai English and Malay.

Indexing and Abstracting

The Journal of Islamic Studies Prince of Songkla University is indexed in the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI).

The journal is registered with an International Standard Serial Number ISSN 2697-3979 (Online). Google Scholar

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

Articles published in the Journal of Islamic Studies Prince of Songkla University are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).

The DOIs are registered through DataCite and provided by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), ensuring persistent identification and reliable access to published articles.

Editor-in-Chief

Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Roflee Waehama

Faculty of Islamic Sciences

Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus

181 M 6, Charoenpradit Road, Rusamilae, Mueang Pattani, Pattani 94000, Thailand

Benefits and Features

Peer Reviewed Publication: All submitted manuscripts are evaluated through a double blind peer review process to ensure academic quality integrity and fairness.

Open Access: The journal provides free and immediate access to all published articles allowing readers to read download and share research without financial or technical barriers.

DOI Assignment: All published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) registered through DataCite and provided by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) to ensure persistent identification and reliable access.

Multilingual Publication: The journal accepts manuscripts in Thai English and Malay supporting broader scholarly communication and regional as well as international academic exchange.

Clear Aims and Scope: The journal maintains a clearly defined academic scope in Islamic Studies and Muslim Studies to ensure focus relevance and consistency in published content.

Online Publishing Platform: The journal is published online using an electronic journal management system to support transparency traceability and efficient editorial workflow.

Ethical Publishing Practices: The journal follows established principles of academic publishing ethics and research integrity throughout the editorial and review processes.

Long Term Accessibility: Published articles remain permanently available online supporting long term access and citation.