Policy Document

1. Aim and Scope

The International Journal of Religion and Humanities (IJRH) is dedicated to publishing high-quality, original research articles, reviews, and scholarly papers in the fields of religion and humanities. The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and advance understanding of religious phenomena and their intersections with various aspects of human culture, society, and history.

2. Manuscript Submission

Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts electronically via the journal's online submission system. Submissions must adhere to the journal's formatting guidelines and should represent original work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

3. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review by experts in the relevant fields. The peer review process is double-blind, ensuring anonymity for both authors and reviewers. Reviewers evaluate submissions based on their originality, significance, methodological rigor, and contribution to the field.

4. Publication Frequency

The International Journal of Religion and Humanities publishes four issues per year, in March, June, September, and December. Accepted manuscripts are assigned to an appropriate issue based on the editorial timeline and thematic relevance.

5. Open Access Policy

IJRH is an open-access journal, providing free and immediate access to its content to readers worldwide. Authors retain copyright of their published work and grant the journal the right to publish and disseminate their articles under a Creative Commons license.

6. Ethical Guidelines

Authors are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical conduct in their research and writing. Plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct are strictly prohibited.

7. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance for publication, authors will be required to sign a copyright transfer agreement granting the journal the right to publish and distribute their work. Authors may use their published articles for non-commercial purposes, provided they properly cite the journal as the original source of publication.

8. Editorial Policies

The editorial board of IJRH is committed to maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal. Editorial decisions are based solely on the merit of the submitted work, without regard to factors such as the authors' institutional affiliations or personal characteristics.

9. Corrections and Retractions

In cases of errors or misconduct discovered after publication, the journal will consider issuing corrections, retractions, or other appropriate remedies in accordance with established scholarly publishing practices.

10. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding manuscript submission, editorial policies, or other matters related to the International Journal of Religion and Humanities, please contact the editorial office at [insert contact email].

11. Amendments to Policy

This policy document may be updated or revised as needed to reflect changes in editorial practices, scholarly standards, or other relevant factors. Any amendments to the policy will be communicated to authors, reviewers, and readers through appropriate channels.

12. Acknowledgment

We express our gratitude to all authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and readers for their contributions and support in advancing the mission of the International Journal of Religion and Humanities.