Manuscript Structure
All submissions must include the following components in English and Arabic:
- Cover Page
- Title (Bold, 18pt Sakkal Majalla)
- Author(s) name(s) with affiliations (16pt)
- Full institutional address, ORCID ID, email, and phone
- Declaration of conflicts of interest (if any)
- Abstract & Keywords
- 250 words max (structured with Objectives, Methodology, Results, Conclusions)
- 5–6 keywords (aligned with Scopus/Web of Science terminology)
- Mandatory bilingual abstracts (Arabic + English)
- Main Text(Sakkal Majalla 14pt, 1.2 line spacing)
- Introduction
o Clear research problem, objectives, and theoretical/practical significance
- Literature Review
o Critical synthesis of prior work with citation analysis (e.g., VOSviewer maps encouraged)
- Methodology
o For empirical studies: Sample details, data sources, tools (with validity/reliability metrics), and analysis methods (e.g., PLS-SEM, ANOVA)
o For theoretical papers: Analytical framework justification
- Results
o Tables/figures with interpretive captions (not raw data dumps)
- Discussion
o Compare findings with global literature; highlight Arab-world implications
- Conclusion & Policy Recommendations
o Explicitly state contributions to theory/practice
- References(APA 7th ed.)
- Minimum 25 recent sources (50% from Scopus/WoS-indexed journals)
- Use Zotero/EndNote style files (provided on journal website)
Formatting Rules
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Item |
Specification |
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Length |
Max 25 pages (incl. references, appendices) |
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Font |
Sakkal Majalla (see detailed earlier guide) |
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Margins |
Top: 4.3 cm; Bottom: 3.2 cm; L/R: 2.5 cm |
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Tables/Figures |
Editable formats (Excel/.eps); numbered sequentially |
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Citations |
(Author, Year:Page) e.g., (Al-Farsi, 2023:12) |
Ethical Requirements
- Originality: >80% Turnitin score (excl. references)
- Data Transparency: Deposit raw data in Figshare/Zenodo (link in manuscript)
- Author Contributions: CRediT taxonomy mandatory
Submission Process
- Register via OJS portal
- Upload:
- Manuscript (anonymous)
- Cover letter highlighting Scopus relevance
- Signed Copyright Form (CC-BY-NC)
- No fees for submission; $200 APC post-acceptance (waivers for low-income countries)
Post-Acceptance
- DOI assignment within 48 hours
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