Iranian Studies Quarterly is a scientific and research journal affiliated with the Faculty of Literature and Humanities at the University of Tehran. It operates with the mission of expanding and elevating knowledge in fields related to the history, culture, language, literature, and civilization of Iran. The journal is published up to four times annually, with its primary goal being to provide a platform for disseminating original and innovative scientific research across various domains of Iranian Studies.
This quarterly welcomes articles and research that analyze and examine the diverse aspects of cultural Iran, including history, archaeology, Persian literature, linguistics, ancient languages, philosophy, mysticism, religion, art, anthropology, subcultures, folklore, handicrafts, and local customs. The publication strives to contribute to the development of knowledge and the preservation of Iran’s cultural heritage by offering a dedicated platform for researchers.
In previous years, the journal was published under the editorship of the late Mozafar Bakhtiar and the management of the late Dr. Iraj Afshar, alongside an editorial board comprising distinguished internal members such as Dr. Haeri, Dr. Zaryab Khoei, Dr. Setoudeh, Dr. Shahidi, Dr. Navabi, Dr. Farmanfarmaian, Dr. Moḥaqqeq, Dr. Minovi, and Dr. Negahban, as well as international contributors including Dr. Nasr, Dr. Roemer, Dr. Arzi, Dr. Scarcia, Dr. Boyle, Dr. Savory, among others.
Later, in line with decisions made by the administrators and stakeholders of the faculty and university journals, and in order to enhance the quality and specialization of the publications, the Journal of the Faculty of Literature and Humanities was restructured into several independent journals, each focusing on a specific field, enabling them to handle submissions and publications in a more specialized manner. One of these new journals is the Iranian Studies Journal.
Like other journals of the Faculty of Literature and Humanities, the Iranian Studies Journal has been awarded the Scientific-Research rank based on Letter No. 100159 dated 15/06/1390 from the Commission for Scientific Journals of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
The Iranian Studies Journal at the University of Tehran strives to achieve objectives such as introducing the academic community to the latest works by scholars and thinkers in the fields of history, archaeology, Persian literature, linguistics, ancient languages, philosophy, mysticism, religion, art, anthropology, subcultures, folklore, handicrafts, and local customs.
Journal Profile
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Journal Title: Iranian Studies
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Owner: Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Tehran
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Publisher: University of Tehran Press
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English Title: Iranian Studies
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Scientific Category: Humanities
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Sub-Categories: History, Research, Periodicals, Culture & Art
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Scientific Rank: Scientific-Research
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Date of Accreditation: 15/06/1390
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Peer Review Type: Double-Blind, Anonymous, and Confidential
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Average Initial Review Time: Approximately 3 weeks
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Average Peer-Review & Acceptance Timeline: 3–4 months (minimum two reviewers)
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Acceptance Rate: 14%
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Publication Frequency: Biannual (Every two months)
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Language: Persian (with abstracts and references in both English and Persian)
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Publication Type: Electronic
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Access Type: Open Access (Full Text)
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Print ISSN: 0643-2252
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Electronic ISSN: 4601-2676
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Citation Style: APA
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Phone: +98-21-61112999
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Email: jiranic@ut.ac.ir
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Website: https://jis.ut.ac.ir/
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Article Review Fee: Yes
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Final Acceptance & Publication Fee: Yes
Copyright Policy
The journal adheres to international Creative Commons copyright laws. Copyright of articles remains with the authors, who retain ownership of their work.
Publication Ethics
Iranian Studies respects publication ethics and follows the guidelines, principles, and regulations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), as well as Iran’s executive bylaws for preventing and confronting scientific misconduct.
Plagiarism Policy
Based on an agreement with SinaWeb, all submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using similarity-checking software (HamtaYab, Samim Noor) before entering the peer-review process.
Important Notes for Authors
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The journal charges a fee after peer review and before publication for accepted articles; however, republication of content with proper citation is free.
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In accordance with the requirements of the Commission for Scientific Journals, authors are required to register and display a free ORCID iD and use an academic or institutional email for correspondence. Please obtain your ORCID iD and academic/organizational email before submitting your manuscript.
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The corresponding author must be a faculty member of a university, research center, or institute. Doctoral or Master's students cannot serve as the sole corresponding author; the corresponding author is determined by mutual agreement among all authors. Authors are responsible for ensuring the absence of plagiarism, data fabrication, and misuse of AI in their work.
Required Files & Forms
The following essential files must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system:
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Main Manuscript File (anonymous, without author names, following the journal’s template/format).
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Title Page File containing author details.
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Commitment Form (including the article title and full names of all authors, signed by all authors).
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Conflict of Interest & Authorship Contribution Form (signed by the corresponding author and uploaded with the manuscript).
Article Format
The final version of an accepted article must be prepared according to the journal’s template; otherwise, it will not be processed for publication.
Important Note on English Abstracts
For final accepted articles, authors must prepare, in addition to a short English abstract, an extended English abstract of 1000–1200 words, and include it in the manuscript following the provided template. This extended abstract must be submitted along with other required files via the journal’s submission system. AI tools may be used for proofreading, grammar checks, and text rewriting of the English abstract.
Fee Structure
The Iranian Studies journal charges 1,500,000 Rials for the initial review process. If the article is accepted, an additional 4,500,000 Rials will be charged for publication (total 6,000,000 Rials).
Upon notification from the journal’s office, this amount should be paid via the online payment portal available on the journal’s website. Alternatively, the payment can be made to the following account designated for the University of Tehran at the Central Bank:
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Account Number: 4001070103006825
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IBAN: IR830100004001070103006825
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Deposit Reference ID: 314070174140107000000002002202
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Account Name: Concentration of Special Funds of the University of Tehran
Please send a copy of the payment receipt to the journal's email. Online payment through the journal's website is the preferred method.
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