About the Journal
About the Journal:
The *Journal of Legal and Sharia Sciences* is a peer-reviewed academic journal published quarterly by Zintan University↗. It is dedicated to publishing original scientific research and studies in the fields of law and Islamic Sharia, adhering to rigorous academic and methodological standards, thereby contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the promotion of specialized research dialogue.
Journal Profile:
Publisher........................ University of Zintan.
Scientific Field................. Law and Islamic Sharia.
Classification............. Peer-reviewed academic journal.
Frequency........................ Quarterly.
Publication Languages............. Arabic, English, French.
First Issue............................. September 16, 2026.
Electronic Publishing Platform............... Open Journal Systems (OJS).
Access Model.................... Open Access.
Fields of Knowledge and Publication:
The journal accepts specialized scholarly work across various branches of law and Islamic Sharia. Key forms of scholarly contributions include:
**Research Papers and Studies**
Original research and scholarly studies addressing legal and Sharia-related issues, grounded in rigorous academic methodology.
**Judicial Studies**
Specialized commentaries and studies analyzing judicial rulings and examining their legal dimensions and implications.
**Scientific Reports on Conferences and Workshops**
This section is dedicated to publishing concise, documented scientific reports on events related to legal and Sharia sciences.
**Summaries of Academic Theses and Books**
This section is dedicated to publishing concise scientific summaries of academic theses and specialized books related to legal and Sharia sciences.
Our Scientific Vision:
To serve as a leading academic platform for disseminating knowledge in law and Sharia, and as an active scholarly space for dialogue, research, and analysis that enhances the role of legal and Sharia studies in addressing contemporary issues.
Our Mission:
To elevate the quality of scholarly research in the fields of law and Islamic Sharia, encourage original and methodologically rigorous studies, and make scholarly knowledge accessible to researchers and interested parties, thereby serving society and advancing academic development.
Objectives:
Supporting original, specialized scientific research.
Fostering critical thinking and scientific analysis.
Encouraging studies related to contemporary legal and Sharia issues.
Building bridges of communication between academics and practitioners in the legal and Sharia fields.
Contributing to the enrichment of Arabic scholarly content and engaging with research produced in English and French.
Quality and Integrity Standards:
The journal adheres to the principles of scientific integrity and academic publishing ethics; submitted scholarly works undergo rigorous procedures to verify their originality and methodological soundness.
Furthermore, the journal employs specialized tools to detect plagiarism and assess levels of similarity and citation, thereby enhancing the reliability and scientific quality of published research.
Scientific Peer Review:
Research papers that pass the initial screening undergo specialized scientific peer review by experts in the field, in accordance with the journal's established review policy and procedures.
Open Access:
The journal believes that scientific knowledge is a fundamental driver of academic and societal development; therefore, it makes its scientific content openly and directly available online, in accordance with its open access policy and approved licensing terms.
Academic Presence and Indexing:
The journal strives to expand its presence within the digital academic landscape and make its content accessible via search engines, databases, and accredited scholarly platforms.
Google Scholar
Available / In the process of being made available and indexed in accordance with approved requirements.
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Fee Policy:
Fees related to the submission, evaluation, or publication of research are applied in accordance with the journal's approved financial policy and are transparently communicated to researchers within the publication policies.
Evaluation/Submission Fees: (.................. Libyan Dinars)
Publication Fees: (.................... Libyan Dinars)
First Edition:
Issue No. 1 · September 2026
The inaugural issue of the journal was published on September 16, 2026, marking the launch of a scholarly initiative dedicated to establishing a specialized platform for research and publication in the fields of law and Islamic Sharia.
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Towards a more prominent and impactful body of legal and Sharia knowledge
Rigorous Research · Scholarly Peer Review · Accessible Knowledge