Contemporary Quranic Studies is a peer-reviewed, quarterly academic journal specializing in Qur'anic Studies, Qur'anic Sciences, and Qur'anic Exegesis. Published in Arabic, the journal aims to disseminate original scholarly research, analytical and critical studies, and academic contributions related to the Holy Qur'an and contemporary Qur'anic studies.
The journal encourages research characterized by originality, methodological rigor, analytical depth, and clear scholarly contribution. It welcomes studies addressing contemporary issues in Qur'anic Sciences and Exegesis, approaches to Qur'anic studies, comparative studies, and the interaction between Islamic studies and contemporary intellectual and scientific trends.
The journal is published by Al-Mustafa International University – Higher Complex of Qur’an and Hadith, Islamic Republic of Iran, and seeks to contribute to the advancement of Qur'anic studies and to strengthen scholarly communication among researchers and specialists worldwide.
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening. Manuscripts that meet the scientific and technical requirements are then subjected to double-blind peer review, whereby the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to one another.
Articles are published only after completion of the scientific evaluation process and final editorial approval in accordance with the journal's policies.
Contemporary Quranic Studies received the Scientific Rank “B” under the new regulations for scientific journals approved by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology on 09 February 2019, based on the journal evaluation for 1401 SH.
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Peer-reviewed journal specializing in contemporary Qur'anic studies.
Quarterly publication.
Double-blind peer review.
Initial editorial screening and specialized scientific evaluation.
Minimum decision period of approximately two months.
Approximately 10% acceptance rate in 2022.
Publishes scholarly research in Arabic.
Uses Samim Noor for similarity and plagiarism screening.
Official electronic submission and correspondence system.
Commitment to academic integrity and publication ethics.
International-oriented platform for contemporary Qur'anic scholarship.
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Arabic Title | الدراسات القرآنية المعاصرة |
| English Title | Contemporary Quranic Studies |
| Print ISSN | 2981-0620 |
| Electronic ISSN | 2980-8871 |
| Subject Area | Qur'anic Sciences, Qur'anic Exegesis, Contemporary Qur'anic Studies |
| Language | Arabic |
| Country | Iran |
| Publication Frequency | Quarterly |
| Journal Type | Peer-reviewed Scientific Journal |
| Scientific Rank | B |
| Review Type | Double-Blind Peer Review |
| Minimum Decision Time | Approximately two months |
| Acceptance Rate | Approximately 10% in 2022 |
| Similarity Check | Samim Noor |
| Status | Active |
| Publisher | Al-Mustafa International University – Higher Complex of Qur’an and Hadith |
| dqm.journals@miu.ac.ir | |
| Website | https://dqm.journals.miu.ac.ir/ |
The journal welcomes specialized research in the following areas:
Qur'anic Sciences.
Qur'anic Exegesis and Interpretive Methodologies.
Contemporary Qur'anic Studies.
Methodologies of Qur'anic Research.
Critical and Analytical Studies of the Qur'an.
Historical Studies of the Qur'anic Text.
Comparative Qur'anic and Tafsir Studies.
Orientalism and Western Qur'anic Studies.
Qur'anic Readings.
Qur'anic Manuscripts and Textual Studies.
Contemporary Issues Related to the Qur'an.
Qur'an and the Humanities.
Interdisciplinary Qur'anic Studies.
Modern Trends in Qur'anic Studies.
Al-Mustafa International University – Higher Complex of Qur’an and Hadith
Islamic Republic of Iran
Active
The journal follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process. Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors, and authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.
The minimum stated period for a publication decision is approximately two months.
The actual duration may vary depending on the nature of the manuscript, reviewer availability, receipt of review reports, required revisions, and editorial decisions.
The acceptance rate was approximately 10% in 2022.
Print ISSN: 2981-0620
Electronic ISSN: 2980-8871
Submitted manuscripts are screened for originality, textual similarity, and plagiarism through Samim Noor:
Authors are required to properly acknowledge all sources and references used in their research. The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts in cases of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or other forms of research misconduct.
The journal is committed to the principles of academic integrity and publication ethics.
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, using the text, ideas, data, or findings of others without appropriate attribution, presenting previously published work as original, or reusing one's own published material in violation of accepted publication practices.
Where misconduct is identified before publication, the manuscript may be rejected. Where misconduct is discovered after publication, appropriate action may be taken, including withdrawal of the article in accordance with applicable policies.
An article may be retracted when its findings are no longer considered reliable because of research misconduct, serious scientific errors, plagiarism, or major violations of publication ethics.
In such cases, the journal takes appropriate measures to preserve the integrity and transparency of the scholarly record.
The journal is a peer-reviewed scientific publication and charges publication fees in accordance with the financial policies and approved tariffs of the journal.
Copyright, reuse, distribution, and republication rights are governed by the policies and regulations of the journal and its publisher.
Authors are responsible for respecting the intellectual property rights of works they cite or reproduce.
Contemporary Quranic Studies is committed to:
Academic integrity.
Research originality.
Proper scholarly documentation.
Respect for intellectual property.
Confidentiality of peer review.
Disclosure and management of conflicts of interest.
Avoidance of simultaneous submission.
Full responsibility of authors for their work.
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or professional conflict of interest that may affect the research or its publication.
Authors may submit a complaint or request a review of an editorial decision when there is a justified concern regarding the peer-review process, editorial procedures, or publication ethics.
Complaints are handled according to the journal's established procedures, with due regard for confidentiality and impartiality.
Names, email addresses, and other information entered into the journal's submission system are used solely for manuscript management, peer review, publication, and scholarly communication.
Such information is treated confidentially and is not used for unrelated purposes except where required by applicable law or regulations.
Where authors use generative AI tools or AI-based technologies in preparing a manuscript, such use must remain under human oversight, and the authors retain full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the final content.
AI tools may not be listed as authors or co-authors.
Where disclosure is required, authors should state the tool used and the nature of its use at the end of the manuscript, before the reference list.
Where appropriate and feasible, the journal encourages authors to make research data supporting their findings available, subject to privacy, intellectual property, ethical, and legal considerations.
Data sources should be properly documented and cited.
For studies involving human participants, researchers must comply with applicable ethical requirements, protect participants' privacy and confidentiality, and obtain the necessary informed consent and ethical approvals.
The journal seeks to preserve and provide continuous digital access to its published content through the publisher's electronic infrastructure and official platforms associated with the journal.
Email: dqm.journals@miu.ac.ir
Website: https://dqm.journals.miu.ac.ir/
Country: Islamic Republic of Iran
Publisher: Al-Mustafa International University – Higher Complex of Qur’an and Hadith
