The journal of Crisis Studies of the Islamic World is an interdisciplinary, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal published quarterly. it aims to address political crises affecting the Islamic countries through diverse academic lenses. By publishing original and high-quality manuscripts, the journal provides a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the complexities of crises in the Islamic countries. The open-access model ensures that the research is widely accessible, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration across disciplines.
This interdisciplinary journal aims to address the complexities and challenges faced by the Islamic countries through rigorous research and critical analysis. We aim to facilitate dialogue among scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to promote informed solutions and collaborative efforts. The journal of Crisis Studies of the Islamic World publishes original research articles and comprehensive review papers that provide insights into crises affecting the Islamic countries, fostering a deeper understanding of these issues. Our mission is to explore and analyze the multifaceted crises within the Islamic countries , contributing to the academic discourse on political challenges.
The "Crisis Studies of the Islamic World" Journal has received a "B" ranking from the Commission of Scientific Journals of the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in its 2024 assessment. This ranking signifies the journal's adherence to academic standards and its valuable contributions to scholarly discourse within its field. This recognition enhances the journal's credibility and is expected to attract increased submissions from researchers and scholars interested in its subject matter.
1. Open Access Statement
The "Crisis Studies of the Islamic World" Journal is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.
2. License
The "Crisis Studies of the Islamic World" Journal is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 International (CC-BY 4.0). Licensees may copy, distribute, display and make derivative works only if they cite the original published article.
The author(s), with full authority, hereby transfer all legal and intellectual rights related to the publication of the articles to the Crisis Studies of the Islamic World journal and Ayatollah Borujerdi University Press. The journal retains the exclusive right to publish the article in print, online, on CD-ROM, and in both international and domestic indexes. Any material benefits arising from the article shall belong solely to the journal and the publisher. These rights shall remain in effect unless the article is rejected for publication by the journal or the author(s) withdraw their submission prior to a final publication decision.
The authors have all rights to use the copy in their educational activities, their websites, the websites of the institution or the funder, providing a full reference to the final version published in this publication.
Authors may use the final published article for their professional, occupational or professional purposes by citing the publication of the journal.
4. Plagiarism Detection Policy
Plagiarism is intentionally using someone else’s ideas or other original material as if they are one's own. Copying even one sentence from someone else’s manuscript, or even one of your own that has previously been published, without proper citation is considered by the journal of Crisis Studies of the Islamic World as plagiarism. All manuscripts under review or published with the journal of Crisis Studies of the Islamic World are subject to screening using plagiarism prevention software (Hamanandjoo). Thus, plagiarism is a serious violation of publication ethics.
If plagiarism is detected during peer review, the submission can be rejected. If plagiarism is detected after publication we reserve the right, as necessary, to issue a correction or retract the article. We reserve the right to notify the institutions of authors about the plagiarism that was found before or after publication.
The "Crisis Studies of the Islamic World" Journal implements measures to assess the originality, reliability, and proper citation of submitted papers. We recognize that plagiarism is unacceptable and have established specific policies outlining penalties for any identified instances of plagiarism in manuscripts submitted for publication. Authors must ensure that they submit only original works. If they reference the work or statements of others, proper citation is required. Plagiarism in any form—including quoting or paraphrasing substantial portions of another's article without attribution, misrepresenting another's work as one's own, or claiming results from others' research—is considered unethical publishing behavior and will not be tolerated. Manuscripts that consist solely of previously published materials from other authors, without original interpretation or contribution from the submitting author, will not be accepted for publication.
Author Forms: When submitting your article, please ensure all authors have signed and uploaded the following forms:
Plagiarism Check: All submitted articles undergo a plagiarism check. Please submit a report from either the Samim Noor Similarity Check System alongside your article.
5. COPE's Guideline and Flowcharts
The Journal of Crisis Studies of the Islamic World allows authors to deposit all versions of their work in an institutional or subject repository ( sudh as Sherpa/Romeo, Dulcinea, Diadorim and other repositories). This policy outlines how authors can self-archive versions of their work on personal web pages, institutional webpages, and in other repositories. For further details, please refer to the table below. There is no embargo on archiving articles published under the OPEN ACCESS category. This is in accordance with the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License (CC BY 4.0).
| Article Version | Personal Website | Institutional/Non-Commercial Repositories | Commercial Platforms | Social Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Author's Original Version (AOV) | ✅ Anytime | ✅ Anytime | ✅ Anytime | ✅ Anytime |
| Accepted Manuscript (AM) | ✅ Anytime | ✅ Anytime | ✅ Anytime | ✅ Anytime |
| Version of Record (VOR) | ✅ Anytime | ✅ Anytime | ✅ Anytime | ✅ Anytime |
7. Article Archive Policy
To guarantee that all papers published in the journal are maintained and permanently accessible, a complete archival copy of each article is stored in electronic format in the website of the journal. In addition, published versions of the journal are archived on the following sites:
8. Advertising
The Crisis Studies of the Islamic World does not accept any advertisements on the website and journal articles.
9. Journal Publisher
The Crisis Studies of the Islamic World is owned and published by the Ayatollah Borujerdi University. All intellectual and publishing rights of the journal are reserved by the university.
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