Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law covers various fields related to Islamic law and its contemporary applications. Some of the key fields covered by the journal include:

  • Islamic Law (Shariah)
  • Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)
  • Comparative Law between Civil and Islamic Systems
  • Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence (Fiqh Muamalat)
  • Islamic Economy and Finance
  • Islamic Banking and Finance
  • Islamic Family Law and Personal Status
  • Islamic Criminal Law and Penal Code
  • Islamic Environmental Law and Ethics
  • Islamic Human Rights
  • Islamic Constitutional Law and Governance
  • Islamic Law Philosophy and Epistemology
  • Islamic law in History and Civilization
  • Islamic Law Culture and Society
  • Islamic Ethics and Morality

This is not an exhaustive list, and the journal may also cover other related fields as well.

 

Section Policies

Articles

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Peer Review Process

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law implements a double-blind peer review policy to ensure the quality and integrity of its publications. Under this policy, the authors and the reviewers are anonymous, and their identities are kept confidential throughout the review process.

The double-blind peer review process is designed to provide a fair and objective assessment of the articles submitted to the journal. The objective of the review is to ensure that articles are of high quality, meet academic standards, and are suitable for publication in the journal.

Upon receipt of an article submission, the editorial team will conduct an initial review to determine its suitability for publication in the journal. If the article is deemed suitable, it will then be assigned to two independent peer reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. The reviewers will assess the article based on its content, methodology, and contribution to the academic discourse on Islamic law.

The reviewers will provide their written assessments and recommendations to the editorial team, who will then make a final decision on the article’s suitability for publication. The editorial team may request revisions from the author or reject the article if it does not meet the journal publication standards.

The double-blind peer review policy at the Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law ensures the quality and credibility of its publications by providing a fair and objective assessment of each article submitted for publication. The policy helps to maintain the academic standards of the journal and contributes to the ongoing advancement of the field of Islamic law.

 

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.

 

About Us

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law was established in 2016 with the aim of promoting the study and research of Islamic law and its contemporary applications. With a double-blind peer review policy in place, the journal provides a platform for academics, scholars, and researchers to share their insights, research findings, and opinions on various aspects of Islamic law and its impact on modern societies. This policy ensures the quality and integrity of its publications by providing a fair and objective assessment of each article submitted for publication.

The journal’s focus on contemporary issues and its multilingual publication in Malay, English, and Arabic offers a diverse and insightful perspective on Islamic law and its role in shaping the legal systems of various societies. The journal’s emphasis on interdisciplinary research and collaboration between scholars from different fields provides a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between Islamic law and its broader social, political, and economic context.

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law provides a valuable resource for scholars, students, and professionals interested in Islamic law. Its unique focus on contemporary issues, multilingual publication, and interdisciplinary approach sets it apart from other academic journals in this field, and it is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of Islamic law and its impact on modern societies.

 

Publication of Article Types

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law welcomes submissions in various formats, including original research articles and book reviews.

Original Research Articles: The journal accepts articles that report original research in all fields of Islamic law. The research must aim at a wide readership and contribute to advancing knowledge in the field. The word count for research papers should be between 5,000 to 6,000 words, excluding the abstract and references.

Book Reviews: The journal also publishes book reviews on topics related to Islamic law and its contemporary applications. The reviews should provide an objective and critical analysis of the book’s contents, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. Book reviews should be about 1,500 words long, including references but excluding tables and figures. The reviews should follow a clear and concise structure, including an introduction, book content summary, critical analysis, and conclusion.

 

Open Access Policy

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law is committed to providing open access to its publications, allowing scholars, students, and professionals to freely access and read the journal’s articles. This open-access policy reflects the journal’s commitment to promoting the dissemination and exchange of knowledge and ideas in the field of Islamic law.

Under this policy, all articles published in the Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law will be freely available online to anyone with an internet connection. The articles will be made available in an easily accessible format, allowing readers to download, read, and reuse the content without any restrictions.

In addition, the journal also supports open access to its published articles by allowing authors to self-archive their articles in institutional repositories or on their personal websites. This enables authors to maximize their work’s impact and reach and make it more accessible to a wider audience.

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law recognizes that open-access publishing has the potential to increase the visibility and impact of its published articles. By providing free and open access to its articles, the journal hopes to facilitate greater collaboration and knowledge sharing among scholars, researchers, and professionals in the field of Islamic law.

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law’s open access policy reflects its commitment to promoting the dissemination and exchange of knowledge in the field of Islamic law. The policy allows anyone with an internet connection to freely access and read the journal’s articles, helping to increase the visibility and impact of its publications.

 

Peer-Review Policy

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law implements a double-blind peer review policy to ensure the quality and integrity of its publications. Under this policy, the authors and the reviewers are anonymous, and their identities are kept confidential throughout the review process.

The double-blind peer review process is designed to provide a fair and objective assessment of the articles submitted to the journal. The objective of the review is to ensure that articles are of high quality, meet academic standards, and are suitable for publication in the journal.

Upon receipt of an article submission, the editorial team will conduct an initial review to determine its suitability for publication in the journal. If the article is deemed suitable, it will then be assigned to two independent peer reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. The reviewers will assess the article based on its content, methodology, and contribution to the academic discourse on Islamic law.

The reviewers will provide their written assessments and recommendations to the editorial team, who will then make a final decision on the article’s suitability for publication. The editorial team may request revisions from the author or reject the article if it does not meet the journal publication standards.

The double-blind peer review policy at the Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law ensures the quality and credibility of its publications by providing a fair and objective assessment of each article submitted for publication. The policy helps to maintain the academic standards of the journal and contributes to the ongoing advancement of the field of Islamic law.

 

Publication Ethics

Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law (JCIL) – is an open access and a peer-reviewed journal, available online and published twice a year. This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in the journal, viz: the author, the chief editor, the peer-reviewer and the publisher (Department of Shariah, UKM). This statement is based on COPE’S (Committee on Publication Ethics) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Duties of Editors

Publication Decision: The editor of Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law (JCIL) is responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted to the journal should be published. The editor may confer with other editors or reviewers in making this decision.

Fair Play: The editor at any time evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality: the editor and any editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisors, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflict of interest: Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in the editor’s own research without the express written consent of the author.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decision:  Peer review assists the editor in making editorial decisions and through the editorial communications with the author may also assist the author in improving the paper.

Promptness: Any selected referee who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the editor and excuse himself from the review process.

Confidentiality: Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editors.

Standards of Objectivity: Reviewers should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Referees should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources Reviewers should identify the relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. A reviewer should also call to the editor’s attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscripts under consideration and any other published paper which they have personal knowledge.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest: Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers.

Duties of Authors

Reporting standards: Authors reports of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance. The underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention: Authors are asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper or editorial review, and should be prepared to provide public access to such data ( consistent with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases), if practicable, and should in any event be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism: The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/ or words of others that this has been appropriately cited or quoted.

Multiple, Redundant or Concurrent Publication: An author should not in general publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported work.

Authorship of the Paper: Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Where there are others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged or listed as contributors. The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate co-authors and no inappropriate co-authors are included in the paper, and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.

Hazard and Human or Animal Subjects: If the work involves chemicals, procedures or equipment that have any unusual hazards inherent in their use, the author must clearly identify these in the manuscript.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: All authors should disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works: When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.