Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-History
Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization
ISSN 2075-0943 · eISSN 2520-0313 · University of Management and Technology · Pakistan
Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization: fully open access; APC about USD 1,000; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 51 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization is published by University of Management and Technology. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Islamic Thought and Society Studies, Islamic Studies and History and Qur’anic Interpretation Studies, together about 52% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization (JITC) is an open access journal which follows the double-blind peer-review process. It is a Scopus indexed journal, also recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and placed in Y category. JITC presents a trailblazing platform to the Islamic scholars and social scientists for publishing their research work. It is tri-annual journal, Effective from 2026, JITC publishes three regular issues per year. During the transition year 2026, Volume 16 comprises issues in May, September, and December. From 2027 onward, JITC follows a regular April–August–December publication cycle. We strive for a global readership and thus have always encouraged contribution from around the world. Furthermore, our advisory board is truly reflective of our global view of the journal. In addition, we hold ourselves subject to the quality parameters set by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC). The Editorial Board of the journal is currently determined to get the journal indexed in well reputed databases. Vision: Our vision is to encourage and stimulate research in the field of Islamic thought and civilization and open up new avenues for debate and discussion about contemporary religious and cultural thought and practice. JITC strives to distinguish itself based on the quality of its contents and rigorously maintains ethical standards. Aim and Mission: Our mission is to provide an understanding of Islam that goes beyond academics and takes into account the rapidly evolving social and ethical requirements of the current era. Moreover, we also wish to critically review the image of Islam, its history, culture, civilization and values as portrayed in the West. JITC corroborates comparative religious thought and enables the readers to fully comprehend the core values of Islam. Hence the journal portrays the positive and true spirit of Islam. Scope of the Journal: The journal covers the fields of Qur’ānic Studies, Hadith, Islamic Philosophy, Islamic Law, Islamic History and Society, Islamic Thought and Literature, Islamic Origins, Islam and Peace, Islamic Civilization, Muslim Societies, Theology, Indo-Islamic Civilization, Oriental and Occidental Studies in the context of Islam and Muslims, Comparative Religions, Modernity and its tenants; contemporary issues like Islamophobia, Critical Muslim Studies and Liberation Theologies, Anthropology of Islam, Postcolonial Studies and Muslims Studies etc. Focus: JITC fo
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-History
Editor-in-chief Humaira AhmadPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Pakistan 3, United States 2, Qatar 1 (6 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Islamic Thought and Society StudiesArts and Humanities22.9%
- Islamic Studies and HistorySocial Sciences15.5%
- Qur’anic Interpretation StudiesSocial Sciences13.6%
- Education and Islamic StudiesSocial Sciences5.9%
- Islamic Finance and Banking StudiesBusiness, Management and Accounting5.5%
- Islamic Studies and RadicalismSocial Sciences4.3%
- Cultural and Religious Practices in IndonesiaSocial Sciences2.5%
- Religion and Society InteractionsSocial Sciences2.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | Q1 | 142/1936 | 92nd |
| Religious Studies | Q1 | 78/760 | 89th |
| Cultural Studies | Q1 | 240/1434 | 83rd |
| Sociology and Political Science | Q2 | 696/1530 | 54th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 1.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.26LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.86LetPub ·
- h-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 28OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.05OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 479 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 47 | 215 |
| 2025 | 51 | 51 | 261 |
| 2024 | 48 | 48 | 266 |
| 2023 | 46 | 46 | 206 |
| 2022 | 43 | 43 | 83 |
| 2021 | 51 | 51 | 89 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication
- 180 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,000 / PKR 100,000 | No | CC BY | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- Chicago
- Highlights
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Plagiarism
- Authorship ii. Authorship and Contributions
All individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research and preparation of the article should be listed as authors. The order of authorship should be determined based on their significant contributions. (For details see Author(s) Contributions/Credits) It is the responsibility of the corresponding author to ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest iii. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is not acceptable. Model summary
Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflict of interest, which could potentially influence the research, analyses, or findings. If no conflict of interest exist, authors are required to explicitly state it in the submission. (For details see Conflict of Interest Policy)
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism i. Originality and Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening using Turnitin, iThenticate, and others. Model summary
Authors must ensure that their submitted articles are original and have not been previously published elsewhere. Plagiarism, including the use of AI tools and the use of others' work without appropriate citation and/or permission, where necessary, is strictly prohibited. JITC employ plagiarism detection software to screen submissions for potential plagiarism detection. All the submitted documents …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- University of Management and Technology
- Country or region
- Pakistan
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2075-0943
- Electronic ISSN
- 2520-0313
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 16, Issue 2 (August 2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization
How long does peer review take at Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: Chicago; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization based?
Of the 6 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Pakistan (3), United States (2) and Qatar (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,000.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .