Journal Policies

1 Aims and Scope

The Journal of Islamic Studies (JOIS) is an international peer-reviewed journal committed to disseminating high-quality scholarly research that bridges classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary global discourses. The journal welcomes original research articles and academic contributions in the following core areas:

Islamic Studies
This includes, but is not limited to, Quranic studies, Hadith studies, Islamic thought, Sharia law, Halal science, and Islamic education.

Muslim Studies
Research focusing on Muslim societies, history, political developments, Islamic economics, and contemporary global issues affecting Muslim communities.

Interdisciplinary Research
Studies that integrate Islamic perspectives with broader academic fields, including the social sciences, humanities, and sustainable development studies.

SDG Alignment
JOIS prioritizes research that contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 5: Gender Equality
• Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
• Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

2 Peer Review Policy

To uphold academic quality and scholarly integrity, JOIS implements a rigorous double-blind peer review process. All submitted manuscripts are evaluated by at least three independent experts in the relevant field, with the identities of both authors and reviewers concealed throughout the review process.

Reviewers assess submissions based on originality, methodological rigor, scholarly contribution, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Recommendations provided by reviewers inform the editorial decision, and the final determination regarding publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief. All review activities are conducted confidentially, and reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

3 Citation and Reference Standards

JOIS adopts the APA 7th Edition citation and referencing style to ensure international consistency, academic accuracy, and indexing compatibility.

Mandatory Requirements:
All references must be presented in English. Sources originally published in other languages, including Thai, Malay, and Arabic, must be Romanized and translated into English.

4 Open Access and Archiving

JOIS operates as a fully Open Access journal, providing immediate and unrestricted access to all published content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

To ensure long-term preservation and accessibility, journal content is archived through recognized systems:

ThaiJO / TCI repository
LOCKSS and CLOCKSS networks
PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

5 Repository Policy

JOIS implements a Zero-Embargo repository policy. Authors are permitted and encouraged to self-archive their work in institutional or subject repositories.

Permitted Versions:
• Submitted Version: May be shared at any time.
• Accepted Version: May be archived immediately upon acceptance.
• Published Version: Final published PDF with DOI attribution (10.14456/jois).