Author Guideline

Pre-submission Conditions for Publication

1. Scope and Relevance

  • The manuscript must fall within the multidisciplinary scope of JAZU.
  • The research should be original, academically sound, and not published or under review elsewhere.

2. Manuscript Formatting

  • Manuscripts must include: Title, Abstract (in Arabic and English), Keywords, Introduction, Methodology, Results/Findings, Discussion, Conclusion, References.
  • Use the approved citation style (APA).
  • Detailed instructions on preparing papers for submission can be found in the (EN)Template Paper or (AR) Template Paper. 

3. Ethical Compliance

  • Research involving humans or animals must have ethical approval from a relevant committee.
  • Include a statement about informed consent (if applicable).

4. Originality and Plagiarism

        The manuscript must be plagiarism-free (typically, similarity index must not exceed the percentage declared by Citation Committee).

5. Authorship and Contributions

  • All listed authors must have contributed significantly to the work.
  • Any funding sources or conflicts of interest must be declared.

6. Language

  • Manuscripts must be submitted either in Arabic or English.
  • The language used must be clear, academic, and free from grammatical errors.
  • Non-native speakers are encouraged to use professional editing services.

7. Figures, Tables, and Supplementary Files

  • All tables and figures must be numbered, captioned, and referenced in the text.
  • Submit high-quality figures (at least 300 dpi).
  • Supplementary files should be uploaded separately and clearly labeled.

8. Cover Letter

        A formal cover letter must be uploaded, indicating: 

  • The title of the manuscript.
  • Confirmation that the manuscript is original and not submitted elsewhere.
  • A brief explanation of the research’s contribution.

9. Compliance with JAZU Policies

  • The manuscript must comply with the journal’s editorial and publication ethics (aligned with COPE and ICMJE).
  • Authors agree to the journal’s open access policy and licensing terms.

10. Submission Platform

  Authors must register and submit via JAZU’s Online Journal System (OJS). All required files must be uploaded, including:

- Manuscript (main document)

- Abstract (in required languages : English & Arabic)

- Cover letter

- Ethical approvals

- Plagiarism report 

Submission Process

Please follow this link , [ Important Notice: You MUST use you university / institution email]