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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word.
  • The Journal template has been used, and the paper adheres to APA style, following the Author Guidelines.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.

Author Guidelines

Al-Bahith Journal welcomes submissions of original research papers, review articles, and book reviews in all areas of the humanities. Please read the following guidelines carefully to ensure your manuscript is properly formatted and adheres to the journal’s submission process.

1. Manuscript Submission:

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's online submission system.
  • Authors should register on the submission platform before submitting their manuscripts.
  • All submissions must be original work that has not been published elsewhere or is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

2. Manuscript Formatting:

  • Manuscripts should be typed in Microsoft Word or compatible formats.
  • Use a standard font such as Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
  • Page margins should be 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
  • The manuscript should include the following sections:
    • Title: A concise and informative title of the manuscript.
    • Abstract: A brief (150-250 words) summary of the research, stating the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
    • Keywords: 4-6 relevant keywords that describe the main topics of the manuscript.
    • Introduction: Provide background information, context, and objectives of the study.
    • Methodology: Describe the research methods or approach used.
    • Results and Discussion: Present the findings and provide an analysis of the results.
    • Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and suggest implications or recommendations.
    • References: List all references in APA (7th edition) citation style.

Our dear researchers may view and download The Journal Paper Template and follow its instructions before sumbission.

3. Length and Word Count:

  • Research papers should be between 3,000 to 7,000 words, including references.
  • Book reviews should be between 800 to 1,500 words.

4. Plagiarism Policy:

  • Manuscripts submitted to Al-Bahith Journal must be free from plagiarism. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to check for similarity with previously published works.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that all references are properly cited.

5. Peer Review:

  • All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
  • Authors will be notified of the reviewers' comments and any necessary revisions.

6. Copyright and Licensing:

  • Authors retain the copyright of their work but grant Al-Bahith Journal the right to publish it online in open access format.
  • By submitting a manuscript, authors agree to the journal’s open-access publishing policy.

7. Author Responsibilities:

  • Authors must ensure that the manuscript is free from errors and properly formatted.
  • All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

Original Papers

(Not Extracted from Theses or Dissertations):

Original research papers are scholarly articles that present new, independent research conducted by the author(s) on a specific topic. These papers are typically based on original data collection, experimentation, surveys, or theoretical analysis, and contribute new knowledge to the field. Unlike research derived from theses or dissertations, these papers are written specifically for publication in academic journals or conferences. They follow a structured format, which typically includes an introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. The aim is to communicate new findings, theoretical developments, or novel methodologies that have not been previously published. Original research papers are essential for advancing scientific knowledge and are often subject to peer review to ensure the quality and validity of the research.

Postgraduate Paper

Research Papers Extracted from Theses and Dissertations:

Research papers taken from theses and dissertations are scholarly articles that distill the key findings and contributions of a larger research project into a more concise format. These papers often focus on specific aspects or segments of the original thesis or dissertation, emphasizing the most critical results, methodologies, and implications of the research. While the full thesis or dissertation provides an in-depth analysis of a research topic, these papers are typically structured to appeal to a broader academic audience and follow the conventions of journal articles, which are more focused and targeted. Authors may adapt the content, refining the research to meet the specific scope of the journal or conference they are submitting to, while retaining the foundational work and conclusions of the larger project.

Copyright Notice

By submitting to Al-Bahith Journal, authors retain the copyright of their work but grant the journal the right to publish it online as an open-access article. The authors are free to reuse, share, and distribute their work, provided that proper attribution to the journal is given, and the work is not used for commercial purposes.

Any reproduction, distribution, or use of the articles in any form without permission from the journal is prohibited. For inquiries regarding permissions, please contact the editorial team.

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1. Data Collection:
We collect personal information, such as names, email addresses, and institutional affiliation, only when authors submit manuscripts or register on our platform. This information is used solely for the purposes of communication regarding submissions, reviews, and journal updates. We do not collect any sensitive personal data unless it is voluntarily provided by the user.

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