History

Averroes: Journal of Science and Religious Studies is an academic journal committed to providing a scholarly platform for research and critical inquiry at the intersection of science, religion, and contemporary intellectual issues. Since its establishment, the journal has continuously developed its editorial policies, digital infrastructure, and publication standards to enhance the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of its scholarly publications.

1. 2024 — Beginning Publication

In 2024, Averroes: Journal of Science and Religious Studies published its beginning issue. This marked the beginning of the journal’s commitment to facilitating the dissemination of scholarly research and critical studies in the fields of science and religious studies, while encouraging interdisciplinary academic dialogue.

2. September 2025 — Hosting Migration

In September 2025, Averroes underwent a hosting migration as part of an effort to improve its digital infrastructure and website performance. During the migration process, however, a technical issue involving a database error occurred, resulting in the temporary inaccessibility of the article files hosted on the journal website.

This incident presented an important challenge in maintaining the continuity and accessibility of the journal’s digital publication archive. The editorial and technical teams subsequently undertook recovery measures to restore the affected publication files.

3. November 2025 — Restoration of Article Files

By November 2025, the restoration process had been successfully completed. The galley files of all published articles were re-uploaded, allowing the journal’s publications to be accessed and read again in PDF format through the official journal website.

The restoration of the article archive reflected the journal’s commitment to maintaining the accessibility, continuity, and integrity of its scholarly publications.

4. September 2026 — Editorial and Policy Updates

In September 2026, Averroes initiated a series of editorial and policy updates in response to developments in scholarly publishing standards and applicable regulations. These updates were undertaken as part of the journal’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its editorial governance and publication practices.

The revisions included updates to the Author Guidelines, Article Template, and several editorial and publication policies. These changes were designed to improve transparency in the publication process, provide clearer guidance for authors, strengthen editorial consistency, and ensure greater alignment with prevailing standards and regulatory requirements for scholarly journals.

Continuing Development

The history of Averroes reflects its ongoing commitment to academic quality, editorial integrity, digital accessibility, and continuous improvement. Through the periodic enhancement of its editorial policies, publication infrastructure, and scholarly standards, Averroes seeks to establish itself as a credible and sustainable platform for the dissemination of high-quality research in science, religion, and related interdisciplinary fields.