About the Journal
Establishment
The first issue of Salaam Academic Journal was published in the spring of 2011, following a decision by the Higher Administration of Salaam University. It appeared as a 162-page volume in waziri format and was published in both Pashto and Dari; it was warmly received by the country’s academic community. At that time, in addition to the Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Editor, eight specialists from various fields, drawn from both inside and outside Salaam University, served on the journal’s Editorial Board. Beginning with the second issue, articles in Arabic and English were also accepted, and the overall quality of submissions improved. After a decade of sustained scholarly activity and contribution to knowledge production, on 8 June 2022 (corresponding to 18 Jowzā 1401), the journal received its formal academic accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan. Since that date, publication in the journal has not only disseminated new research but has also contributed to the academic advancement of its authors.
Scope of Activity
Salaam Journal’s field of specialization is the social sciences. From its founding through issue 15, it was published at the national level; beginning with issue 16, it successfully obtained an international journal license from the esteemed Ministry of Higher Education. The journal is published in both print (ISSN: 3078-9575) and digital (ISSN: 3078-9583) formats and is made available to research centers, universities, government agencies, and policy-making bodies. Articles in Salaam focus on contemporary issues and topics of public interest, offering practical solutions and policy proposals related to the country’s various affairs, which are shared with decision-makers and policy actors.
Editorial Team
Editor-in-Chief
The current Editor-in-Chief is Dr. Misbahullah Abdulbaqi, Professor at the Faculty of Sharia, a scholarly researcher and author of numerous works in Pashto, Persian, and Arabic.
Managing Editor
The Managing Editor is Mr. Abu Bakr Mudaqiq, a lecturer in the Faculty of Law and Political Science at Salaam University and a doctoral candidate in law.
Editorial Board
In addition to the above, seven individuals serve as members of the university’s Academic Journal Editorial Board. Five board members hold doctoral degrees and carry academic ranks such as Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor; two members hold master’s degrees and possess extensive experience in research and the authorship of numerous international articles. All members teach and conduct research at Salaam University on a permanent basis. The members of the Editorial Board are listed below:
- Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ismail Labib Balkhi (specialist in Hadith studies)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fasihullah Abdulbaqi (specialist in Qirāʾāt and Quranic sciences)
- Prof. Dr. Najibullah Saleh (specialist in Fiqh and law)
- Dr. Mohammad Naeem Jalili (specialist in Hadith studies)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sadiq (specialist in administration and management sciences)
- Mr. Nasir Ahmad Nawidy, M.A. (specialist in International Relations)
- Lecturer Parwiz Estankzai, M.A. (specialist in Fiqh and law)
Review Team
In addition to the Editorial Board, a large pool of specialists from various disciplines collaborates with Salaam Academic Journal on a paid basis to evaluate and strengthen submitted manuscripts. Incoming manuscripts are assigned to reviewers with relevant subject-matter expertise. Only manuscripts that achieve high scores in the review process and incorporate the reviewers’ scholarly comments and recommendations are accepted for publication.
Manuscript Acceptance Criteria
Salaam Academic Journal publishes articles that are original and innovative and that propose practical, feasible solutions to the problems under study. Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial check for plagiarism and correct formatting; those that pass are forwarded to subject specialists for comprehensive peer review.
Contact Info:
Phone Number:
(0) 0202230664
+93778150150
Email:
salamjournal@salam.edu.af
salamresearchcentre@salam.edu.af
