Submissions

Author Guidelines

International Conference on Israel and Judaism Studies (ICIJS)

Thematic Scope and Core Principles

Thematic Scope: ICIJS is an independent area studies conference and is not restricted to a single overarching theme. It welcomes all original contributions—whether focused on a single discipline or interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary—that directly focus on the field of Israel or Judaic Studies and provide original insights from fields such as history, religious studies, philosophy, literature, philology, political science, international relations, sociology, security, and law.

Submission Limit: Each participant may submit and present a maximum of 2 (two) works.

Fees: Submitting an abstract/paper or registering for the conference is free of charge.

Originality and Peer Review: Only original works that have not been previously presented, published, or under simultaneous review elsewhere will be accepted. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by at least two independent expert reviewers.

Accepted Text Formats and Formatting Criteria

Authors may submit their work in one of the following three formats:

Extended Abstract

Length: Minimum 750 words.

Structure: Must present the research problem, literature/methodology assessment, theoretical framework, core argument, and findings in a structured and coherent manner (it must not be written merely as a letter of intent).

Keywords: Must include between 4 and 7 keywords at the end of the text.

References: Must be grounded in at least 5 scholarly sources properly cited within the text, followed by a references list at the end.

Full Paper

Length: 2,000 – 4,000 words.

Abstract: Must begin with a 250–350-word abstract outlining the scope, methodology, and findings of the research.

Sectional Structure: Must use decimal numbering for subheadings (e.g., 1., 1.1., 1.2.) and fully contain the following sections: Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion, Statements, and References.

Full Article (Research / Review Paper)

Length: 4,000 – 10,000 words.

Scope: Papers prepared to be considered for publication in the journal (İsrailiyat) or as a chapter in an international edited volume.

Expansion Based on Prior Publication: If the work has previously appeared in a conference proceedings/abstract book, it must be expanded by at least 50% in terms of theoretical depth, dataset, and scholarly discussion to be eligible for article consideration.

Page Layout and Style Guidelines

File Format: All submitted texts must be uploaded in an editable format (.docx).

Flexible Initial Formatting: There is no strict layout, font, or margin template required at the initial submission stage; the manuscript simply needs to be legible and structurally coherent.

Title Page Layout: The first page must fully include the title of the work, author(s) full name(s), institutional affiliation, and up-to-date contact/email information.

Bilingual Title and Abstract: Given the international scope of the conference, non-English submissions must include an English translation of the title, abstract, and keywords (international authors who do not speak Turkish are exempt from providing a Turkish abstract).

Citation System and References: Two citation styles are accepted, provided they are applied consistently throughout the text:

APA 7 (Author-Date system).

Chicago (Notes and Bibliography system).

Complete bibliographic details must be provided for all books and articles in the references list, along with active DOI/URL links where available.

Mandatory Statements: For full papers and journal articles, authors must include the following statements under a dedicated heading directly before the References: Author Contributions, Conflict of Interest, Use of AI (stating the tool and purpose, or explicitly declaring that no AI tools were used), Copyright/Licensing, Funding/Acknowledgements, and Ethics Committee Approval (if applicable). (For extended abstracts, these statements can either be placed at the end of the text or provided via the OJS "Comments for the Editor" field).

OJS Submission Step-by-Step Guide

Conference submissions are accepted online via the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. After logging in, you can begin your submission by clicking the "New Submission / Submit an Article" button on the homepage. After selecting the submission language, entering the title, and checking the submission checklist boxes and privacy statement on the initial screen, your submission is completed across 5 successive steps: (1. Details, 2. Upload Files, 3. Contributors, 4. For the Editor, and 5. Review and Submit). Please follow the instructions in these five steps carefully to ensure your submission is transferred to the peer review process smoothly and without delay.

???? Important Dates and Contact

Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: December 1, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: Rolling basis / Dynamic review

Registration and Confirmation Deadline: December 7, 2026

Conference Dates: December 14–16, 2026

Full Paper Submission Deadline (Optional): January 15, 2027

Contact Email: info@israiliyat.com / israiliyat.com@gmail.com

Submission Steps Detail

Initial Scree: Before you Begin

On this preliminary confirmation screen prior to the submission steps, select the language of the work, enter the title, confirm the submission checklist items and privacy statement, and click "Begin Submission" to proceed to the main steps.

Step 1: Details (Metadata Entry)

Because this initial stage generates the metadata that will appear directly on the official landing page of the paper, it must be completed with great care. Depending on the submission type, enter the extended abstract (minimum 750 words, with at least 5 citations and references) or full paper abstract (250–350 words), keywords (4–7 words), and the title into the bilingual fields (Turkish and English; international authors are exempt from Turkish) so they accurately reflect the research problem, methodology, and findings.

Step 2: Upload Files

Uploading the manuscript file is mandatory at this stage, and files are accepted exclusively in editable Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

Step 3: Contributors

All contributing authors must be added individually using the "Add Contributor" option. While entering the full name, email, and institutional affiliation, please paste each author's verified ORCID profile link (https://orcid.org/...) directly into the "Homepage URL" field, as automated verification emails cannot be received.

Step 4: For the Editor (Comments for the Editor)

In this single note field, authors can specify the presenting author, session/panel preferences, commitment to publish a full text, reviewer suggestions or conflict of interest declarations, special technical equipment requirements, and any other general remarks for the committee.

Step 5: Review and Submit

As the final step in the system, all submitted data and uploaded files must be thoroughly reviewed and confirmed, as submissions cannot be deleted or directly retracted by the author once submitted.