Author Guidelines

We welcome scholars, researchers, and strategic thinkers to contribute to the Scientific–Research Quarterly Journal of Strategic Studies and Future Foresight of the Islamic World. The journal publishes original, innovative, and interdisciplinary research focused on strategic transformations, futures studies, and global–regional dynamics of the Islamic world.

We prioritize studies that go beyond description and contribute to analysis, modeling, interpretation, and foresight of future trends.

1. Journal Scope

Strategic Studies and Futures Research

Geopolitics and Global Order

Security and Future Warfare

International Relations and Strategic Diplomacy

Governance and Policy Foresight

Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation

Political Economy and Strategic Resources

Civilizational and Soft Power Studies

Society and Demographic Change

Interdisciplinary Strategic Research

2. Article Types

Original Research Articles

Theoretical and Conceptual Papers

Foresight and Scenario Studies

Comparative and International Analyses

Policy-Oriented Research

3. Submission Requirements

Must be original and unpublished

Not under review elsewhere

Must present a clear research problem

Submitted in Word format (.docx)

4. Manuscript Structure

Title (precise and problem-oriented)

Abstract (200–300 words)

Keywords (5–7)

Introduction

Literature Review / Theoretical Framework

Methodology

Findings

Discussion

Conclusion

References

5. Length

15–25 standard pages.

6. Author Information

Submitted separately to ensure double-blind review:

Full name(s)

Affiliation(s)

Corresponding author email

ORCID (if available)

7. Methodology

Must clearly define:

Research design

Data collection

Analytical method

Validation approach

8. Tables and Figures

Must be numbered and titled

Must be cited in text

Must meet publication quality standards

9. Citation Style

APA 7th Edition

Full in-text and reference list consistency required

DOI inclusion where available

Reference managers recommended (Zotero / EndNote / Mendeley)

10. Peer Review

Double-blind peer review

Minimum two expert reviewers

Editorial final decision: Accept / Revise / Reject

11. Publication Ethics

The journal strictly follows international ethical standards:

No plagiarism

No duplicate submission

No data fabrication

No authorship misconduct

Transparency in research reporting

12. Similarity Check

Maximum allowed similarity: below 10%

Exceeding manuscripts will be returned or rejected

13. Language Policy

Persian

Arabic

English

All manuscripts must meet international academic writing standards.

14. Responsibility

Authors are fully responsible for the content of their work. Submission implies acceptance of all journal policies.