About This Journal
The NJF Islamic University Journal (NJF-IUJ) is the official scholarly publication of the Islamic University in Najaf, Iraq. Established in June 2023, NJF-IUJ operates at both national and international levels and is devoted to The Thought of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them).
The journal publishes original, peer-reviewed research that engages with the profound intellectual heritage of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), integrating recent and advanced historical studies. It is committed to producing high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based academic content.
NJF-IUJ accepts full-length research articles, review papers, and letters to the editor. The publication language is English, and the journal follows a biannual publication schedule, with issues released in June and December.
Adopting an Open Access model under the Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0 license, NJF-IUJ ensures that its content is freely accessible while respecting author rights.
With an efficient and transparent editorial workflow, the journal offers a swift peer-review process—averaging two weeks from submission to the first decision, and four to six weeks from submission to acceptance, depending on the responsiveness of authors during the review process.