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The Islamic University Journal of
Arabic Language and Literature:
A scholarly peer-reviewed
journal; published quarterly during the months of (March, June, September,
December); The journal seeks to enrich scholarly research at the Islamic
University, promote collaboration and communication with researchers worldwide,
and provide a platform for publishing their original scholarly contributions.
Goals and vision of The Journal
Vision:
To be a pioneer in publishing researches specialized in Arabic language and its literature and to elevate it to become a source of knowledge among the most renowned global academic journals.
Mission:
To publish distinguished academic research characterized by originality and innovation, fulfilling the objectives of the university and contributing unique knowledge that serves the local and global community.
Objectives:
1- 1- To
actively contribute to the growth and development of scholarly research at the
Islamic University.
2- 2- To
build bridges of cooperation and communication with researchers worldwide and
publishing their original scholarly work.
3- 3- To
serve the community by publishing valuable studies and addressing contemporary
issues and developments within the journal’s areas of specialization.
English Scope D
Grammar / Morphology / Arabic
Language Sciences / Literature / Rhetoric / Literary Criticism / Media Studies.
Stages of Receiving and Referring the Research for Peer Review:
Submission Process:
The researcher sends their research to the journal''s email (asj4iu@iu.edu.sa) and through the journal’s peer-review platform in both Word and PDF formats.
A version of the research without the author’s details must also be sent in PDF format.
Supporting Documents:
A document introducing the researcher’s academic and professional credentials.
A formal letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief requesting the research to be reviewed and published.
A one-page brief CV highlighting the researcher’s key academic contributions.
A signed declaration stating that the research has not been previously published, is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, and will not be submitted to another entity until the peer-review process in the journal is completed.
Initial Screening:
The Editorial Board has the right to conduct an initial review of the research to determine its eligibility for peer review.
If deemed ineligible for peer review, the researcher will be informed, and the journal is not obligated to provide a reason for the rejection.
Peer Review Process:
If the research is deemed eligible for peer review, it will be sent to at least two reviewers for evaluation.
In case the reviewers'' reports on the research are completed, the researcher will be informed of the evaluation result, which will include one of the following scenarios:
A. Acceptance of the research for publication directly or after making the required amendments.
B. Revising the research and resubmitting it for review.
C. Declining the publication request.
The researcher must present their perspective on the reviewers'' remarks that were not addressed, in a detailed report.
If the researcher fails to make the required amendments within the specified timeframe, their publication request will be declined.
The editorial board of the journal reserves the right to prioritize and arrange the publication of research articles.
General Requirements for Submission:
The research must be new and not previously published.
It should exhibit originality, innovation, and contribute to knowledge.
The research must fall within the journal’s area of specialization.
It must not be derived from studies previously published by the researcher.
The research should adhere to the principles and methodology of authentic scientific research.
The total word count of the research should not exceed 12,000 words, and the number of pages should not exceed 70.
Formatting Guidelines:
The research details must be written in both Arabic and English on the title page, including:
The research title.
The researcher’s name.
Academic degree.
Academic affiliation (department and university).
Email address.
The abstract (in both Arabic and English) should include the following elements:
The research topic.
Its objective.
Methodology.
Key findings.
Each abstract should not exceed 250 words, and care must be taken to ensure precise editing and accurate translation.
Each abstract (Arabic/English) should be followed by keywords that accurately reflect the research topic and main issues discussed, with a maximum of 6 keywords.
• The research should include in one file:
- Title page including the researcher''s details in Arabic and English.
- The research abstract in Arabic and English.
- An Introduction, which must include a review of previous studies and the scholarly contribution of the research.
- The main body of the research.
- A Conclusion including the findings and recommendations.
- List of sources and references in Arabic.
- A separate list of Romanization (transliteration) of Arabic sources using Latin letters.
- Necessary appendices (if any).
• In the event that the research is approved for publication, all copyright of the research shall be transferred to the journal, which may republish it in print or electronically, and may include it in local and international databases - for a fee or without a fee - without requiring the researcher''s permission
• The researcher is committed to reviewing his research and ensuring that it is free of linguistic and typographical errors.
• The researcher is not entitled to republish his accepted research in any publishing medium, except after written permission from the editor-in-chief of the journal.
• The opinions expressed in the published research reflect solely the views of the researchers, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the journal.
The journal does not charge fees for reviewing and publishing research papers.
The journal provides open access to research through its website at no cost.
The researcher is required to disclose whether their research is funded or not.
Procedures for Selecting Reviewers:
The journal maintains a list of reviewers across all fields related to its scope. The list is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure the selection of reviewers known for quality, precision, and promptness.
Once the research is recommended for review, the editorial board selects two to three reviewers per paper as needed. The reviewers must be experts in the subject matter and hold academic qualifications in their field.
The submission process is strictly confidential. Reviewers are not informed of the researcher’s identity, and researchers are not informed of the reviewers’ identities.
Reviewers are given a specific timeframe not exceeding two weeks to complete the review. If delayed, an additional week is granted. After this period, the reviewer must respond with one of the following: acceptance for publication, acceptance with required revisions, or rejection of the paper. The researcher is informed of the decision accordingly.
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- Associate Professor of Grammar and Morphology at the Islamic University of AL Madinah AL Monawrah
- Associate Professor of Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers at the Islamic University of AL Madinah AL Monawrah
- Professor of Linguistics and Dictionaries at the Islamic University of AL Madinah AL Monawrah
- Professor of Literature and Criticism at the Islamic University of AL Madinah AL Monawrah
- Professor of Linguistics and Dictionaries at the Islamic University of AL Madinah AL Monawrah
- Associate Professor of Rhetoric at the Islamic University of AL Madinah AL Monawrah
- Associate Professor of Linguistics at the Islamic University of AL Madinah AL Monawrah
- Associate Professor of Linguistics at the Islamic University of AL Madinah AL Monawrah
- Professor of Grammar and Morphology at King Abdulaziz University
- Professor of Literature and Criticism at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University
- Professor of Semitic Languages, Literature and Translation at the University of Leuven - Belgium
- Professor of Grammar, Morphology and Prosody at Cairo University - Egypt
- Professor of Rhetoric and Discourse Analysis at Cadi Ayyad University – Morocco
Professor of Linguistics at the Islamic University of AL Madinah AL Monawrah
Professor of Rhetoric at the Faculty of Arabic Language - Al-Azhar University
Professor of Grammar and Morphology at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University
Professor of Linguistics at King Abdulaziz University
Professor of Literature and Criticism at Umm Al-Qura University
Professor of Literature and Criticism at King Saud University
Professor of Literature and Criticism - Tunisia
Professor of Andalusian Literature at the United Arab Emirates University
- Professor of Education and Language Teaching at the International University of Africa – Khartoum
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