SUBMISSION GUIDLINE

The Nwerash International Journal of Islamic Thought (NIJIT) welcomes original, high-quality, and unpublished research contributions in the field of Islamic studies and thought. Authors are requested to carefully follow the submission guidelines outlined below:

1. Language of Publication

  • NIJIT accepts manuscripts in English.

  • Submissions must be written clearly, free from grammatical and spelling errors.

2. Manuscript Types

The journal accepts:

  • Research Articles

  • Review Papers

  • Case Studies

  • Critical Essays

3. Manuscript Preparation

  • Length: 4,000–8,000 words including references, tables, and figures.

  • Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx), double-spaced, Times New Roman (English).

  • Title Page: Must include article title, author(s) full name, affiliation, email, and ORCID (if available).

  • Abstract: 150–250 words in English, with 4–6 keywords.

  • Headings: Use clear headings and subheadings (APA style preferred).

  • References: Follow APA 7th Edition referencing style for citations and references.

4. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted via the OJS system at: www.nijit.com.pk.

  • Authors are required to create an account and upload their manuscripts through the online submission portal.

  • Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is strictly prohibited.

5. Peer Review Policy

  • All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.

  • Authors may be asked to revise manuscripts based on reviewers’ feedback.

  • Final acceptance is subject to the approval of the Chief Editor.

6. Ethical Responsibilities

  • Submissions must be original and free from plagiarism.

  • Proper citations must be provided for all referenced material.

  • Authors must disclose any conflict of interest and sources of funding.

7. Open Access & Licensing

  • All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Authors retain copyright of their work.

8. Plagiarism Policy

  • Manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.

  • A similarity index of less than 15% is required for consideration.