About the Journal
Tibyan Journal of Islamic Studies is one of the leading peer-reviewed academic platforms published periodically by the Center for Islamic Research and Studies, Bayda. It is dedicated to publishing original research in the field of Islamic studies. The journal is published twice a year and is distributed digitally online, with print copies available upon request. Participation is free of charge, and manuscripts are accepted in both Arabic and English.
Vision
To be a distinguished journal and a leading, prestigious platform for publishing original and distinguished Islamic scholarly research and studies in both Arabic and English. It will contribute to enriching knowledge, supporting scholarly libraries, and promoting scientific innovation locally and globally, while adhering to the highest standards of quality and academic integrity.
Mission.
To provide a reliable academic platform for publishing original, peer-reviewed Islamic research and studies, adhering to professional and ethical standards that contribute to the development of scientific knowledge and its applications, and supporting interaction between researchers and the scientific community to achieve progress and innovation.
Objectives.
The journal "Tabyan" generally aims to achieve a primary objective, which is to explore the depths of moderate Islamic religious knowledge. This is embodied in promoting a sound scientific approach in the field of Islamic studies by publishing original scientific research and studies. It also aims to support researchers in this field by providing a new publishing platform that meets the needs of specialized researchers. The journal's objectives can be defined in detail as follows:
1. Publishing original scientific research: Providing a platform for publishing innovative research and studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in various scientific fields. Active partnerships with local, Arab, and international universities and academies enrich the research movement in Islamic studies and support contemporary Islamic thought and serious academic activities.
2. Enhancing the quality of scientific research: Adhering to rigorous scientific refereeing standards to ensure the credibility of published Islamic research and studies.
3. Supporting researchers: Providing opportunities for researchers and professionals to publish their work and contribute to the development of their academic careers, and motivating distinguished researchers to contribute to the presentation of in-depth and innovative scientific treatments of contemporary Islamic developments and issues.
4. Promoting Academic Cooperation: Encouraging interaction between researchers and academic institutions to exchange ideas and knowledge and highlight the diversity of knowledge in Islamic heritage through systematic scientific approaches.
5. Serving the Academic Community: Providing academic content that serves both practitioners and decision-makers in the journal's fields of specialization, and providing a platform for publishing original academic research in the field of Islamic sciences, research, and studies.
6. Keeping abreast of scientific developments: Shedding light on modern scientific issues and innovations to meet research and development needs, and attending scientific conferences and seminars in related disciplines.
7. Encouraging Applied Research: Publishing studies that contribute to solving societal problems and applying scientific knowledge to practical life.
Scope of Research and Specializations of the Journal
1. Introducing traditional and emerging topics: such as Islamic thought, jurisprudence, the foundations of religion, and cultural history.
2. Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge related to society, Sharia, and faith.
3. Approving research contributions that address contemporary issues and scientific cases of academic value.
Open Access Policy.
The peer-reviewed scientific journal (Tabyan) aims to publish Islamic scientific articles and research in accordance with the controls specified by the journal's publishing regulations. This ensures the quality of the research published and works to disseminate it widely. Therefore, the journal has established an electronic platform based on an open publishing policy that guarantees free access to articles and research through a Creative Commons CC BY-NC license, which guarantees non-commercial use, provided that the researcher and source are credited.
Publication and Periodicity.
The journal is published regularly at a rate of:
• One issue every six months.
• It is made available to the public immediately upon completion of the editorial and peer-review procedures.
Stages of Academic Evaluation and Editing.
The journal adopts a detailed approach to processing research, as follows:
1- Initial Examination.
a. During the first two weeks, the research is examined for compatibility with the journal's scope.
b. The systematic presentation and general layout are evaluated, and any structural or methodological issues are identified. The journal subjects all research to a check for originality using plagiarism detection software, and the IThenticate system is used to check for plagiarism. In cases of unintended partial similarity, the researcher may be asked to make amendments, and any research exceeding the acceptable percentage will be rejected.
2- Scientific Refereeing.
a. A double-blind peer review system is used.
b. At least two specialized peer reviewers participate.
c. Scientific originality, systematic formulation, and adherence to the journal's standards are evaluated.
d. The peer review period is three weeks, extendable if necessary.
3- The results of the peer review may include:
a. Direct acceptance.
b. Conditional acceptance with minor or substantial amendments.
c. Rejection.
d. Upon receipt of the revised version, the editors review it again before the final decision is made by the editor-in-chief.
4- Technical and Linguistic Editing
Accepted research proceeds to the linguistic editing and technical formatting stage:
a. This includes a comprehensive review of grammar, spelling, formatting, tables, and figures. Failure to comply with the required corrections may lead to postponement of publication.
b. A final PDF file is sent to the author for review. Only minor corrections are accepted, with no new content added.
Publishing requires final approval from the author.
Conflict of Interest in Editorial Board Contributions.
If a member of the editorial board submits a manuscript for publication, it is reviewed by independent editors who have no affiliation with the author. The same editorial and ethical standards are applied to the manuscript.
All other research is subject to review without exception.
Review Policy.
1. Strict Double-Blind Review: All accepted research is initially evaluated using a double-blind review system, whereby the authors and reviewers do not know each other's identities.
2. Expert Reviewers: Research is reviewed by academic reviewers with specialized expertise in the research topic.
3. Transparent Criteria: Research is evaluated based on clear academic criteria and specific journal policies. Reviewers are required to provide detailed comments and a final recommendation (accept, modify, or reject).
4. Timely Review: Reviewers are given three weeks to prepare their reports, which may be extended if the reviewers are unavailable.
5. Review and Decision Cycle: Authors receive the combined comments of the reviewers to make the required amendments. If necessary, the review process may be repeated, with the final decision remaining with the Editor-in-Chief.
Self-Deposit and Republishing.
Authors retain copyright to their work, and the journal grants a license to publish it under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-NC), which allows reuse, sharing, and modification for non-commercial purposes, provided that the author and original source are explicitly credited, along with a mention of the DOI. Submitting submitted or accepted manuscripts before final publication is discouraged, and the journal must always be cited as the original source for any republishing.
Eleventh: Plagiarism Policy and Unethical Behavior
The journal adopts a strict policy against plagiarism. All research is checked using iThenticate software. If significant duplication or unauthorized copying is detected, the research is immediately rejected or withdrawn if it has already been published. If plagiarism is detected after publication, an investigation committee is formed. If a violation is proven, an official statement is issued detailing the plagiarized material and citing the original source.
Ethical Integrity Policy
The journal adheres to the highest ethical standards approved by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). It strongly opposes plagiarism, falsification of data, or manipulation of authorship order. Authors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest and document contributions.
Thirteenth: Policies for Post-Acceptance Publication
1. Corrections and Retractions: If an error is discovered after publication, the journal takes appropriate action, such as:
a. A correction notice, statement of concern, or retraction of the article.
b. These decisions are issued under the supervision of the Editor-in-Chief.
Digital Archiving.
The journal ensures the preservation of all its contents through the PKP Preservation Network, a Public Knowledge Project-affiliated preservation network that provides long-term archiving for open scholarly publishing platforms.
Fifteenth: Terms of Publication in the Journal.
The following conditions apply to research submitted for publication:
1. The researcher must submit a request for publication (according to the attached form). The research must be characterized by originality, innovation, scientific methodology, sound direction, and correct language, free from topics that violate Islamic sanctities and promote factionalism and sectarianism.
2. Adherence to scientific principles in presentation, documentation, citation, illustrations, tables, and models.
3. The research must be no fewer than (15) or more than (30) pages.
4. Research submitted to the journal must be in Arabic or English. Research may be published in any language accepted by the editorial board. In all cases, the abstract must be in Arabic, in addition to the language of the research if written in another language. The abstract must not exceed one hundred and fifty words, with the keywords listed after the abstract.
5. If the research is a translation of another research, the editorial board must be notified of the original author's approval (or that of the publishing house) (written approval).
6. The research topic must fall within the journal's fields and specializations.
7. The researcher must provide a declaration that their research has not been published, has not been submitted to other publications, and will not be submitted to any other journal if accepted for publication (according to the attached form).
8. The editorial board has the right to conduct an initial review of the research and decide whether it is eligible for peer review or not. This shall be done on a formal basis (according to the prepared form).
9. After being reviewed by the editorial board, research is subject to peer review by specialists. The researcher will review the summary of the peer reviewers' reports to correct their research accordingly or express their opinion on any inaccuracies. The board will resolve any disputes.
10. The researcher is responsible for correcting their research and ensuring that it is free of typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, and publishing errors. If the researcher fails to do so, the board has the right to refuse to accept the research, even for peer review.
11. When a research is accepted for publication, the publishing rights revert to the journal, and the researcher has no right to request that it not be published after it has been submitted to the peer reviewers.
12. The journal is not obligated to reject research papers that are not accepted for publication.
13. The opinions expressed in research papers submitted to the journal reflect the authors' own views and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board.
14. The journal does not offer financial compensation for publication.
15. Priority in publication is given based on considerations, including chronological precedence and the coordination requirements of the topics.
16. Research papers are arranged for publication in the journal's issues according to technical considerations, and no other considerations have any role in this arrangement.
Main Components of Research: Scientific Research Methodology.
Summary of the Study (in Arabic and a foreign language): This must include:
1. The general objective of the study, in addition to the sample and tools used.
2. Introduction or background of the study.
3. The problem of the study, defining its elements and questions.
4. The importance and objectives of the study.
5. Previous studies that are relevant to the study topic and help the researcher discuss his findings. The researcher must present these studies chronologically, from oldest to most recent (or vice versa), each in a single paragraph that explains its main objective, sample, tools, and most important results.
6. Clarification of the study methodology appropriate to the nature of the research problem, including the procedures and quantitative or qualitative data that enabled the researcher to address the problem.
Research.
7. Accurately define the study population and sample.
8. Determine the tools used in the study and clarify their characteristics.
9. Explain the study results in a scientific manner.
10. Discuss the results in a scientific manner based on the theoretical framework and previous studies, reflecting the researcher's interaction with the study topic through the conclusions and recommendations reached.
Research Writing Guidelines
1. The research must be printed using Word on one side of an A4 sheet of paper and sent through the journal website.
2. The following are abstracts: Arabic and English. Keywords must not exceed five words (not included in the research title) that express the areas covered by the research.
3. The dimensions of all four page margins must be (3) cm, and the line spacing must be single.
4. The font type for the Arabic text should be (Simplified Arabic), the font size for the Arabic text should be (14), the main and side headings should be (16), the footnotes should be (12), and the titles should be (14). For English research, the Times Roman should be (12), the footnotes should be (10), and the titles should be (14).
5. The title of the research, the name of the researcher or researchers, and the institution to which they belong should be written in both Arabic and English on a separate page before the research pages. This should then be followed by the research pages, starting with the first page, where only the title of the research should be written, followed by the entire research.
6. When writing the research, care should be taken not to explicitly mention the name of the researcher or researchers in the text of the research, or any indication that reveals their identity. The word (researcher or researchers) should be used instead of the name.
7. Quranic verses and hadiths should be written in the same research, without using any software.
8. References should be written in a separate list at the end of the research, arranged alphabetically according to one of the recognized scientific methods, with full publication information related to the sources and references. The source or reference should be cited in the margin of the paper, with full publication information provided for the first time. Subsequent citations should suffice, with the book and location cited only if the names of the sources and references are similar, in which case the author's name should be included to distinguish between the two books.
9. Each table, figure, or graph should be given a serial number and a full title that reflects its content.
10. The editorial board reserves the right to make appropriate amendments to the material submitted for publication, if deemed necessary, in a manner consistent with the journal's style.
11. The journal reserves the right to retain the research, whether or not it is accepted for publication.
Criteria for Research Submitted to the Journal
1. Selecting a clear and concise title.
2. Accuracy and comprehensiveness in addressing the study's aspects.
3. Clarity of the study's problem.
4. Selecting a scientific method that is compatible with the study.
5. Using the accepted scientific methodology in writing scientific research.
6. Providing an abundance of original and contemporary sources for the study.
7. Commitment to academic integrity. and objectivity.
8. The study or scientific research shall be conducted in accordance with controls and methodology that are consistent with the vision, mission, and objectives of the Center for Islamic Research and Studies.
9. Obtaining the necessary approval for the use of private information from official departments and maintaining confidentiality of any confidential information.
Invitation to Join the Jury
The journal's editorial board welcomes specialized academics to join the judging committee. This can be done by:
1. Visiting the official website.
2. Reviewing the judging policies.
3. Creating an account or logging in.
4. Directly communicating with the editorial board for inquiries.
