About the Journal

The Research Journal of Shia Comparative Theology is a reputable double-blind peer-reviewed and open-access journal, published by Allameh Tabatabai University, a leading institution in the humanities and social sciences in Iran. Established to foster an intellectual environment for both national and international researchers, this journal focuses on significant philosophical and theological issues. It aims to disseminate high-quality articles that present findings on pivotal topics in theological research.

Theological matters are not static and must be continuously addressed as new issues arise, necessitating scholarly reviews and responses. Consequently, the availability of journals dedicated to this endeavor is vital. This scientific-specialist journal seeks to publish the research achievements of scholars in theological fields, particularly Shia theology. Comprising a board of experts in theological-philosophical disciplines, the journal's reviewers are knowledgeable and discerning individuals who evaluate submissions based on rigorous scientific criteria. The journal aspires to earn a scientific degree from the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, thus welcoming articles that adhere to stringent academic standards and are rooted in the author's scientific investigations.

To facilitate easy and global access to cutting-edge research findings, the journal is designed as an open-access publication. To support the arbitration and processing costs, the journal charges two million Rials for the initial review and an additional four million Rials upon acceptance, with Allameh Tabatabai University subsidizing the remaining expenses.

Non-Iranian authors are exempt from these charges.

The journal is available both in print and online formats.

Copyright and Permissions

The Research Journal of Shia Comparative Theology © 2019 by Allameh Tabataba'i University is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Both the journal and Allameh Tabataba'i University retain the legal and intellectual rights to the publication of articles. These rights are transferred to the journal and university upon submission. Additionally, the journal holds full responsibility for the publication of articles in print, online, on CD, and within international and domestic indexes. This right is revoked only if an article is rejected or the author(s) withdraw. For more information, please refer to the compliance commitment form.

Archival Policies and Article Retention

The Research Journal of Shia Comparative Theology acknowledges the importance of long-term preservation and accessibility of scholarly research amid the digitalization of the publishing world. Our policy addresses the need for long-term retention and access directly and transparently.

The journal is committed to archiving, ensuring the long-term preservation and availability of all scientific research materials published electronically within its scope. This policy outlines the journal’s archival commitment and the procedures necessary to fulfill it. Serving as an archive for all electronic content, the journal's repository will include all editions with online access and relevant supplementary materials. While the original content will remain unchanged, it may be annotated or supplemented with additional information to correct errors or update references.

To ensure efficient and secure online access, the journal undertakes to prepare replicas of its electronic archive to safeguard information and security. These replicas facilitate rapid content delivery to consumers, while security duplicates are maintained as backups. The journal is committed to periodically renewing these reproductions. At least one security duplicate is stored separately from the editorial office in Tehran, Iran.