Journal profile
Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research
ISSN 2070-0326 · eISSN 2618-0820 · Bahauddin Zakariya University · Pakistan
Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 16 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research is published by Bahauddin Zakariya University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Islamic Thought and Society Studies, Qur’anic Interpretation Studies and Islamic Studies and History, together about 57% of its articles. Its main subfields are Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Published by the Islamic Research Centre at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan, the Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research (PJIR) serves as a leading platform for scholarly articles on both classical and contemporary Islamic thought, offering cutting-edge research that aligns with international academic standards and addresses the rapidly evolving landscape of academic inquiry. PJIR is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that fosters a dynamic space for theoretical debates and empirical analysis, moving beyond narrow disciplinary boundaries. Ø The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Ø Classical Islamic Thought: Providing critical analysis and interpretations of classical Islamic texts, philosophies, jurisprudence, and traditions, while maintaining adherence to authentic principles. Ø Contemporary Islamic Issues: Exploring modern challenges facing the Muslim world, including socio-political, economic, and cultural aspects, and offering solutions rooted in Islamic teachings. Ø Interdisciplinary Approaches: Encouraging research that spans across disciplines such as Quranic and Hadith sciences, Fiqh, Seerah, Tasawwuf, comparative religion, philosophy, theology, law, history, economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, cultural studies psychology, medicine, management, food science, information technology and other relevant disciplines. PJIS aims to foster transdisciplinary perspectives that connect Islamic studies with other fields of knowledge. Ø Islamic Ethics and Society: Addressing pressing ethical issues in contemporary society through the lens of Islamic teachings and thought. Ø Comparative Studies: Engaging with cross-cultural and interfaith dialogues, examining how Islamic perspectives compare to other worldviews, fostering mutual understanding and respect. Ø Islamic Contributions to Global Knowledge: Investigating the contributions of Islamic civilization to global development in the fields of science, literature, art, and governance, while underscoring the relevance of Islamic principles in modern-day contexts. Ø PJIS is committed to upholding high academic standards, aligning with the latest international research methodologies, and offering a platform for global scholars to engage in meaningful dialogue. Ø PJIR also publishes special thematic issues that explore various aspects of human life through the lens of Islamic scholarship, providing critical insights into the intersection
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Islamic Thought and Society StudiesArts and Humanities22.2%
- Qur’anic Interpretation StudiesSocial Sciences21.2%
- Islamic Studies and HistorySocial Sciences13.6%
- Islamic Finance and Banking StudiesBusiness, Management and Accounting7.8%
- Education and Islamic StudiesSocial Sciences6.9%
- Medical Research and Islamic PerspectivesArts and Humanities3.1%
- Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary StudiesSocial Sciences2.9%
- Media Discourse and Social AnalysisSocial Sciences2.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.04OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 276 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 21 | 2 |
| 2025 | 16 | 16 | 1 |
| 2024 | 15 | 15 | 4 |
| 2023 | 17 | 17 | 5 |
| 2022 | 26 | 26 | 3 |
| 2021 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 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 | PKR 20,000 | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | USD 100 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- PKR 15,000
- Submission fee
- PKR 5,000
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 prepare9 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–300 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- Chicago
- Templates
- Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Publication ethics, Open access, Plagiarism
- Conflicts of interest
Authors and reviewers must declare conflicts of interest. Model summary
Authors and reviewers are required to declare any conflicts of interest.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Only original, previously unpublished manuscripts or data accepted. Model summary
We accept only manuscripts or data that have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere for publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Funding sources must be clearly stated. Model summary
Clearly state the source(s) of funding for the study.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism policy per HEC guidelines; Turnitin similarity report must be below 19 percent. Model summary
PJIR strictly follows plagiarism policy as per guidelines of HEC, Pakistan. The Similarity Report on Turnitin should be below 19 percent.
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Islamic Thought and Society Studies, Qur’anic Interpretation Studies.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: 200–300 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesPKR 20,000 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 12 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Bahauddin Zakariya University
- Country or region
- Pakistan
- Language
- English, Arabic, Urdu
- ISSN
- 2070-0326
- Electronic ISSN
- 2618-0820
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research
How long does peer review take at Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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 Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–300 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: Chicago; Templates: Word; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: 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.
Which databases index Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research open access, and what is the APC?
Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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: .