Online Submission

The Journal of Islamic Humanities and Social Inquiry (JIHSI) utilizes the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform to manage the submission and peer-review process. All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through this portal. We do not accept submissions via email.

1. Account Registration and Login
Before submitting, authors must register an account with the journal:
•    Registration: Click on the "Register" link in the top navigation bar. Ensure you select the role of "Author" during registration. Providing an ORCID iD is highly recommended to ensure professional visibility and accurate indexing in databases like Scopus and WoS.
•    Login: Once registered, log in with your username and password to access the "User Dashboard" and start a "New Submission."

2. The Five-Step Submission Process
JIHSI follows the standard OJS 5-step submission workflow to ensure all ethical and technical requirements are met:
•    Step 1: Start
o    Select the appropriate section for your submission (e.g., Research Articles, Conceptual Essays).
o    Confirm compliance by checking all items in the Submission Preparation Checklist.
o    Agree to the Copyright Notice (CC-BY 4.0) and the journal's privacy statement.
•    Step 2: Upload Submission
o    Upload your main manuscript file in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
o    CRITICAL: Ensure the file is completely anonymized. Remove all author names, affiliations, and identifying metadata from the document properties to preserve the integrity of the double-blind peer review.
•    Step 3: Enter Metadata
o    Enter the full title and abstract as they appear in the manuscript.
o    List all co-authors with their correct affiliations and email addresses.
o    Provide keywords and relevant indexing information. Ensure all references are pasted into the designated box to facilitate DOI linking and citation tracking in aggregators.
•    Step 4: Upload Supplementary Files
o    Upload any additional materials, such as the signed Copyright Transfer Agreement, raw data files (as per our Data and Reproducibility Policy), or high-resolution images/figures.
•    Step 5: Confirmation
o    Review your submission details. Once you click "Finish Submission," the manuscript will be sent to the editorial office for initial screening.

3. Post-Submission Tracking
After a successful submission, the corresponding author will receive an automated email confirmation. You can track the status of your manuscript (e.g., "Awaiting Assignment," "In Review," "In Revision") at any time by logging into your JIHSI account.

4. Technical Support
If you encounter any technical difficulties during the online submission process, please contact our technical support team at [insert email address] or consult the OJS Author Guide for detailed troubleshooting.