Focus and Scope

IJoCIT (International Journal of Contemporary Islamic Thought) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Research Center of Universitas Islam Negeri Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu, Indonesia. IjoCIT is an academic journal published in twice a year (March and August).

This journal operates as an open access publication, ensuring that all its content is freely available to users and their institutions without charge. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, as well as utilize them for any other lawful purpose, without needing prior authorization from either the publisher or the author.

FOCUS

The focus of IjoCIT (International Journal of Contemporary Islamic Thought) is to provide the religious scientific of Islamic studies based on the themes developed through the article publications and research reports.

SCOPE

IJoCIT (International Journal of Contemporary Islamic Thought) welcomes the papers from academicians on several topics below:

• Islamic Jurisprudence
• History
• Economics and Finance
• Theology
• Philosophy
• Islamic Law
• Qur'an and Sunnah Studies
• Comparative Approach to Islam over Social and Economic Research

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

The International Journal of Contemporary Islamic Thought uphold the highest standards of academic excellence through a rigorous peer review process. Our objective is to ensure the integrity, quality, and relevance of the published research. Below is a detailed outline of our peer review process:

1. Submission:

• Authors submit their manuscripts through our online submission system.
• Manuscripts are checked for compliance with the journal's formatting and submission guidelines.

• The editorial team conducts an initial screening to assess the manuscript’s relevance, originality, and adherence to the journal’s scope.
• Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria are desk-rejected.

3. Assignment to Editors:

• Manuscripts that pass the initial evaluation are assigned to an appropriate Associate Editor with expertise in the subject matter.

4. Reviewer Selection:

• The Associate Editor identifies and invites at least two qualified reviewers to evaluate the manuscript.
• Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, experience, and absence of any conflict of interest.

5.Review Process:

• Reviewers conduct a thorough evaluation of the manuscript, considering its originality, methodology, significance, and clarity.
• Reviewers provide detailed, constructive feedback and make a recommendation regarding the manuscript’s suitability for publication (e.g., accept, minor revisions, major revisions, reject).

6. Reviewers' Feedback:

• The Associate Editor compiles the reviewers’ comments and makes a preliminary decision.
• Feedback is communicated to the authors, along with any required revisions.

7. Revisions:

• Authors revise their manuscript based on the reviewers’ and editor’s comments.
• The revised manuscript is resubmitted for further review, if necessary.

8. Final Decision:

• The Associate Editor makes a final decision based on the revised manuscript and reviewers’ feedback.
• The decision is communicated to the authors (e.g., accept, further revisions, or reject).

9. Publication:

• Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, proofreading, and formatting for publication.
• Authors review the proofs before final publication to ensure accuracy.

10. Post-Publication:

• The published article is made available online as part of the open access policy of IJoCit.
• Authors and readers are encouraged to disseminate the research widely.

Our peer review process is designed to be transparent, fair, and thorough, ensuring that the research we publish is of the highest quality and contributes meaningfully to the academic community.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.