FAQ

How do I submit my paper?

Author Submission Guide


To submit your manuscript to the journal, please follow the steps below:




  1. Visit the journal's online submission system at https://jstmt.ut.ac.ir/.




  2. Register on the platform and obtain your username and password.




  3. Log in to your account and proceed to upload your manuscript.




Important Notice:
Before submitting your manuscript, it is mandatory to carefully review the Instructions for Authors available on the journal website. Please ensure that your submission fully complies with the journal's formatting requirements and follows the standard structure of scientific articles.


Please note that all submissions must be made exclusively through the online system. Manuscripts submitted via email or other means will not be considered for review.

What types of articles are published in the quarterly journal "Social Theories of Muslim Thinkers"?

The journal exclusively publishes original research articles focusing on social sciences from the perspective of Muslim thinkers. Submitted manuscripts must present novel insights, deep theoretical analysis, and clear relevance to the views of Muslim intellectuals. Review papers, translations, short communications, or editorials are not accepted.

What documents are required to submit an article?

Authors are required to submit the following documents with their manuscript:




  1. Anonymous manuscript file (as per journal format)




  2. Author information form




  3. English-translated references file




  4. Plagiarism report (similarity below 10%)




  5. Ethical commitment form




  6. Conflict of interest declaration



What is the refereeing process like in this journal?

The journal uses a double-blind peer review process, where both reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two expert referees, with a third reviewer involved if needed.

What is the average time for iinitial editorial screening and peer review phase?


The initial editorial screening (format, originality, scope) is typically completed within 3 to 4 days. Once passed, the manuscript enters the peer review phase, which generally takes between 4 to 8 weeks depending on reviewer availability and response times.

How can I find out the status of my submitted article?

The status of the article can only be viewed through the journal system on the personal page of the responsible author (correspondent/sender). Therefore, all actions, including sending, reviewing, correspondence, requests, changing the order of authors, etc., are only possible through the responsible author (correspondent/sender) (other authors of the article should coordinate with the responsible author/correspondent and strictly refrain from repeated contact with the journal office)
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Is there a fee for submitting or publishing an article?

Yes, there are fees associated with both the peer review process and article publication. The exact fees are listed under the "Guide for Authors" section, and payment is required after the initial approval and before peer review begins.

What should I do if I forget my username and password?

Click on the Login option at the top left of the page. Then click on the Forgotten password! option. You will be asked for your email address. You will then receive an email that will allow you to change your password.

Can I submit my article to multiple journals?

No. This is against publishing ethics. If you do this, your article will not be published; and if it has been published, it will be discredited. Then your name will be blacklisted by the journal and no further articles from you will be accepted.

Can a student submit an article for publication on their own?

Yes, provided that the student is in the final year of their PhD program. Otherwise, they must be accompanied by a faculty member (supervisor).

Is it necessary for all article authors to register in the system?

No. It is not necessary. Only the responsible author will be registered in the system. However, all authors must be aware of their responsibilities regarding the article. The order of names and the responsibilities of each of them must be clear in the article. After receiving the article, the journal system will send an email to all authors, informing them of the registration of the article. Also, after the final acceptance and publication of the article, all authors of the article will be notified via email.

When will I receive the acceptance certificate?

Once all necessary corrections to the article have been made by you, and the reviewers, editor, and editorial board members have approved your article, and the relevant fees have been paid, a certificate of acceptance can be received through the system.

Do I need to create a separate account to submit a new article?

No, with just one user account, you can submit multiple articles and track their status.

How can I find out the reasons why my article was not accepted?

If your article is not accepted at the review stage and based on the reviewers' opinions, you can view the reviewers' opinions on your article through the system. If your article is not accepted at the initial review stage, you will be notified of the relevant reason via email.

What should I do if I want to review an article for this journal and do not have a reviewer role in the system?