Publishing rules
First: Submission and Responsibility
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Submission Method: Manuscripts must be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief via the journal's online submission system or official email. The journal is under no obligation to return unaccepted or unpublished manuscripts.
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Author Liability: The author(s) bear(s) full responsibility for the manuscript's content, findings, and the integrity of citations. The journal assumes no legal or scientific liability in this regard.
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Originality: Manuscripts must not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. The work must represent a novel scientific or applied contribution aligned with the university's disciplines and the journal's scope.
Second: Originality and Publication Ethics
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Academic Integrity: Authors must strictly adhere to established academic research principles regarding preparation, citation, presentation, as well as linguistic and methodological integrity.
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Conflicts of Interest: All parties must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and sources of funding (if applicable).
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Ethical Approvals: Research involving human or animal subjects is subject to applicable ethical policies. An ethical approval letter must be attached upon submission.
Third: Journal Scope and Languages of Publication
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Scope: The journal welcomes rigorous, objective, and methodologically sound scientific research, including coverage of scientific conferences and technical reviews.
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Languages: The journal publishes in both Arabic and English, provided that linguistic accuracy and terminological consistency are maintained.
Fourth: Peer Review and Decision Procedures
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Peer Review: All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. The Editorial Board reserves the right to desk-reject manuscripts that fall outside the journal's scope or fail to meet baseline quality standards.
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Review Timeline: The Editorial Board aims to issue an initial decision within three months from the date of a valid and complete submission.
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Acceptance: Upon acceptance, an acceptance letter is sent to the corresponding author, accompanied by instructions for final revisions prior to typesetting and publication.
Fifth: Submission Requirements
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Required Files: Upon submission, authors must provide the following:
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An electronic copy of the manuscript in Word and PDF formats (a hard copy may be requested if necessary).
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A brief Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each author, including contact information.
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In the case of multiple authors, a designated corresponding author must be identified along with their primary contact details.
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Any supporting documentation: ethical approvals, funding/conflict of interest disclosures, and supplementary materials (if applicable).
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Sixth: Page Limits and Title Page Structure
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Page Limits: Authors should observe the following recommended page limits based on their discipline:
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Theoretical disciplines: Maximum of 30 pages.
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Applied/Medical disciplines: Maximum of 20 pages.
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Title Page Elements: The first page must include the manuscript title, authors' names, affiliations, contact information, an abstract (150–250 words), and keywords (5–7) in both Arabic and English.
Seventh: Formatting and Technical Layout
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Document Setup: Manuscripts must be formatted on A4 paper with standard margins and appropriate line spacing (1.15–1.5).
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Typography:
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For Arabic: Traditional Arabic or Arial (Body text: 12–13 pt; Headings: 14–16 pt, bold).
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For English: Times New Roman or Calibri (Body text: 12 pt; Headings: 14–16 pt, bold).
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Headings and Objects: Headings should be numbered hierarchically (e.g., 1, 1.1, 1.1.1). Figures and tables must be numbered sequentially according to their appearance, featuring comprehensive titles and source citations where applicable.
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Figures and Images: Images and figures must be provided in high resolution (≥ 300 dpi) using suitable formats (e.g., PNG, JPG, TIFF, or SVG for vector graphics).
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Equations: Equations must be typed using an equation editor, numbered sequentially on the right side of the page, with all symbols defined upon their first use.
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Units and Symbols: The International System of Units (SI) must be used. Symbols and abbreviations must be consistent throughout the manuscript.
Eighth: Citations and Reference List
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Citation Style: The journal adopts recognized citation styles as specified in the issue's instructions, typically APA (7th Edition) or IEEE.
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Reference Formatting: Authors must include DOIs or URLs for accessible references and ensure consistent formatting of the reference list prior to submission.
Ninth: Follow-up and Publication
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Revisions: Manuscripts may be returned to authors for substantial or formatting revisions prior to final acceptance.
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Copyediting: The journal reserves the right to perform copyediting and layout adjustments without altering the scientific content.
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Withdrawal Policy: Authors commit not to withdraw their manuscript during the peer review process unless an official, justified request is submitted and signed by all authors.
Tenth: General Provisions
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Disclaimer: Published manuscripts reflect the views and opinions of their authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the journal or the university.
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Policy Updates: The journal reserves the right to update these guidelines as necessary, with the effective version published on the official website.