Call for Papers

Payam-i-Iqbal Bahria Research Journal on Iqbal Studies (BRJIS)
HEC-Recognized (Y Category) | Bi-Annual & Bi-Lingual | Peer-Reviewed

Payam-i-Iqbal Bahria Research Journal on Iqbal Studies (BRJIS) invites high-quality, original research manuscripts for publication. BRJIS is a bi-annual, bilingual (English and Urdu), peer-reviewed journal recognized in the HEC (Pakistan) Y Category. The journal is committed to rigorous academic standards and a blind peer-review process, dedicated to advancing scholarly work on the practical application and contemporary relevance of Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s philosophy.

The journal welcomes original, unpublished research that meaningfully contributes to Iqbal Studies and its implementation in diverse domains of individual, societal, and national development.

Potential Research Areas (including but not limited to):
Submitted manuscripts must clearly and directly relate to Iqbal’s philosophy in both title and content.

  • Self-Realization and Self-Development
  • Human Behavior and Personality
  • Human Performance and Motivation
  • Community Development
  • Education and Pedagogy
  • Economics and Development
  • Leadership and Governance
  • Management and Organizational Studies
  • Politics and Statecraft
  • Social Responsibility and Ethics
  • Pan-Islamism and Muslim Unity
  • Morality and Spiritual Development
  • Women Empowerment
  • Youth Development
  • Culture, Identity, and Civilization

Submission Guidelines

Authors are requested to carefully follow the journal’s submission guidelines, including instructions related to formatting, font requirements, referencing style, and writing conventions. Urdu submissions must adhere to Ash‘ār style guidelines. Sample articles from previous issues (English and Urdu) are available for reference to ensure compliance with the required standards.

Important Notes

  • BRJIS does not charge any fee at any stage of the publication process.
  • All manuscripts undergo blind peer review.
  • The sole criterion for acceptance is the scholarly quality of the research, assessed in accordance with international academic standards.
  • Submissions are accepted throughout the year and will be considered for the next available issue.