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Journal of Islamic Studies, Prince of Songkla University (JOIS)

An Annual Academic Journal (Published Biannually)

  • Issue 1: January–June
  • Issue 2: July–December

ISSN (Print): 2773-9848
ISSN (Online): 2697-3979

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Islamic Studies, Prince of Songkla University (JOIS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published biannually by the Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus. It aims to promote the advancement, dissemination, and exchange of scholarly knowledge in the integrated field of Islamic and Muslim Studies, encompassing both classical and contemporary perspectives.

The journal primarily focuses on the following three areas:

  • Islamic Law
  • Islamic Economics
  • Middle Eastern Studies

JOIS welcomes original research articles, academic papers, and book reviews from scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students both in Thailand and abroad. All submissions must demonstrate academic rigor and make a meaningful contribution to the field.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo an initial screening by the editorial board to ensure alignment with the journal’s scope and academic standards. Manuscripts that pass this stage are reviewed through a double-blind peer review process by at least three experts in the relevant field.

Note: Book reviews and critiques are not subject to peer review.

Publication Fee

A publication fee of 2,000 Thai Baht is charged only after a manuscript has passed the editorial screening and has been officially assigned to peer reviewers.

Types and Length of Submissions

  • Research articles: 8–15 pages
  • Academic articles: 8–15 pages
  • Book reviews: 2–5 pages

Languages Accepted

The journal accepts manuscripts written in:

  • Thai
  • English
  • Malay

Publication Frequency

JOIS publishes two issues per year, each containing approximately 8–10 articles:

  • Issue 1: January–June
  • Issue 2: July–December
*This journal uses PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) for long-term digital preservation.
Authors are allowed to deposit the published version of their articles in institutional or other repositories, with proper citation to the journal.