Authors' Guide

Introduction

This guide has been thoughtfully designed to assist authors in presenting their work with clarity, precision, and professionalism. It covers essential aspects such as manuscript structure, formatting, citation requirements, and submission protocols. By following these instructions, authors contribute to a seamless review and publication process, ensuring that their research reaches its audience effectively.

Author's Guide

• General Formatting
  • Paper Size: A4 (21 x 29.7 cm).
  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
  • Line Spacing: Double-spacing throughout, including references.
  • Font:
    • Use Times New Roman for English
    • Use Simplified Arabic for Arabic
  • DESCRIPTION FONT FORMAT
    • Title: Bold, size 28
    • Heading: Bold, size 20
    • Sub-Heading: Italic, size 16
    • Body: Regular, size 12
    • References: Regular, size 12
  • Alignment: Left-aligned text for English, Right-Aligned text for Arabic; do not justify lines.
  • Other considerations:
    • Arabic texts without diacritics.
    • Number pages consecutively in the upper-right corner.
• Manuscript Structure
  • Title Page:
    • Title of the manuscript (bold, centered).
    • Author name(s), affiliation(s), and email address(es).
    • Word count (excluding references and appendices).
  • Abstract:
    • Provide an abstract of no more than 150 words.
    • Include 3–5 keywords relevant to the study.
  • Main Body:
    • Empirical Research Articles:
      • Follow the IMRAD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion).
      • Include subheadings as needed for clarity, formatted according to APA guidelines.
      • Follow APA (7th edition) formatting for all cited sources.
    • Figures and Tables:
      • Number sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).
      • Include titles and descriptions directly above tables and figures.
      • Tables and figures should be referenced in the text (e.g., "as seen in Table 2").
    • Review Articles:
      • Adopt a structured format comprising the following sections: Introduction, Methodology (if applicable), Body, Critical Analysis or Synthesis, Conclusion and References.
    • Book Review:
      • Adhere to a structured format consisting of the following sections: Introduction, Summary of Content, Critical Evaluation, Conclusion, and References (if applicable).
• Length
  • Word Count:
    • Research Articles: 6,000 – 8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.
    • Review Articles: 6,000 words for narrative or thematic reviews, and 6,000 – 8,000 words for systematic review.
    • Short Communications: 3,000 – 4,000 words.
    • Book Reviews: 4,000–6,000 words.
  • All word counts include text, references, and footnotes but exclude appendices.
• Referencing and Citation (APA Style, 7th Edition)
  • In-Text Citations:
    • Use the author-date format (e.g., Smith, 2020).
    • For direct quotes, include page numbers (e.g., Smith, 2020, p. 15).
  • Reference List:
    • Include only works cited in the manuscript.
    • List entries alphabetically by the last name of the first author.
    • Use hanging indentation (0.5 inches).
  • Examples:
    • Journal Article: Smith, J. A. (2020). Title of the article. Journal of Library Science, 25(3), 123–135. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
    • Book: Doe, J. (2019). Title of the book. Publisher.
• Figures, Tables, and Images
  • Submit tables and figures in their original editable format (e.g., Excel, Word).
  • High-resolution images in PNG or JPEG format.
  • Number all visual elements sequentially, with clear captions.
• Ethical Considerations
  • All submissions must adhere to ethical standards for research and publication.
  • Include a statement confirming approval from relevant ethics committees, if applicable.
• Submission
  • Submit manuscripts electronically via the journal's submission portal.
  • Include a cover letter briefly explaining the manuscript’s relevance and originality.
• Review Process
  • Peer-review is double-blind.
  • Authors should ensure no identifying information appears in the manuscript.