Author Guidelines and Publication Policy
The Journal of Educational and Social Sciences publishes high-quality, original, and scientifically significant research articles in the fields covered by the journal. The journal accepts research papers written in Arabic or English.
Authors are requested to carefully follow the instructions below before submitting their manuscripts.
1. General Publication Criteria
Submitted manuscripts must meet the following requirements:
1. The manuscript must present original research that has not been previously published, submitted, or accepted for publication elsewhere.
2. The manuscript must fall within the scope and aims of the Journal of Educational and Social Sciences.
3. The research should demonstrate scientific novelty, innovation, and a clear contribution to knowledge in the relevant field.
4. The manuscript must comply with ethical research and publication standards.
5. The similarity index must not exceed 25%, including self-similarity. All submissions are screened using plagiarism-detection software, such as Turnitin.
6. Authors must strictly follow the official journal template and formatting instructions.
7. All authors must approve the submitted version of the manuscript and agree to its submission to the Journal of Educational and Social Sciences.
8. The opinions and conclusions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal or the publisher.
2. Manuscript Preparation
Authors must prepare their manuscripts using the official journal template and follow the journal''''''''s formatting instructions.
Required Manuscript Structure
Depending on the nature and methodology of the research, submitted articles should include the appropriate elements from the following:
1. Title of the paper
2. Full names of all authors
3. Affiliations and institutional addresses
4. Corresponding author email address
5. Abstract
6. Keywords
7. Introduction
8. Research problem and research questions or hypotheses, where applicable
9. Theoretical framework and previous studies, where applicable
10. Research methodology and procedures
11. Results and Discussion
12. Conclusions and Recommendations
13. Acknowledgments, if applicable
14. Funding Statement, if applicable
15. Conflict of Interest Statement
16. References
17. Tables and Figures with appropriate captions
18. Appendices, if applicable
3. Language Requirements
The Journal of Educational and Social Sciences accepts manuscripts written in:
• Arabic
• English
Manuscripts must be written in clear, accurate, and professional academic language, with appropriate adherence to the conventions of scholarly writing.
4. Manuscript Templates
Authors must use the official journal templates before submission and ensure that their manuscripts comply with the required formatting guidelines.
The templates and submission instructions are available through the journal''''''''s electronic submission system:
5. Reference Style
The Journal of Educational and Social Sciences follows the APA 7th Edition citation and referencing style.
References must:
1. Follow the APA 7th Edition guidelines for in-text citations and reference-list entries.
2. Be accurately and consistently cited throughout the manuscript.
3. Include DOI information or relevant electronic information when available and required according to APA 7th Edition.
4. Be accurate, complete, and relevant to the manuscript topic.
5. Correspond to the sources cited in the text.
Authors are encouraged to use recent, high-quality, and relevant scholarly references from reputable academic sources and databases.
Historical Studies
For historical studies, authors should use the Chicago citation style, following the conventions appropriate to historical research.
6. Publication Ethics
The Journal of Educational and Social Sciences adheres to recognized standards and best practices in research and publication ethics.
Authors must ensure that:
1. The submitted work is original.
2. All sources are properly and accurately cited.
3. No plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification exists.
4. Duplicate or simultaneous submission and publication are avoided.
5. Any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed.
6. All co-authors have made a genuine and substantial contribution to the research.
7. The necessary ethical approvals have been obtained where applicable.
Any ethical misconduct may result in rejection of the manuscript or appropriate action in accordance with the journal''''''''s publication policies.
7. Copyright and Open Access Policy
The Journal of Educational and Social Sciences provides access to its published research in accordance with the journal''''''''s open-access policy.
Authors retain their rights in accordance with the journal''''''''s applicable policies while granting the journal the necessary rights to publish, distribute, and archive their articles.
Authors may, subject to the applicable journal policy:
1. Share their published articles for academic and personal purposes.
2. Deposit their articles in institutional repositories.
3. Use their published work for teaching and scholarly purposes.
8. Submission Procedure
Authors must submit their manuscripts electronically through the official submission system of the Journal of Educational and Social Sciences after registering on the platform.
Submission Link:
In case of any technical problem with the online submission system, authors may contact the journal through the following email address:
Journal Email:
The following files must be submitted:
1. Manuscript in MS Word format (for the Editor).
2. PDF version of the manuscript (Anonymous for the review process).
3. Cover letter confirming originality and exclusive submission.
4. Supplementary files, if applicable.
The cover letter must confirm that:
1. The manuscript has not been published previously.
2. The manuscript is not under consideration or review elsewhere.
3. All authors approve the submission of the manuscript to the journal.
4. The manuscript is original and complies with research and publication ethics.
9. Peer-Review Process
The Journal of Educational and Social Sciences applies a double-blind peer-review process, whereby the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential.
Review Procedure
1. An initial editorial screening is conducted to assess the manuscript''''''''s scope, formatting, quality, methodology, and originality.
2. Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to qualified and independent reviewers according to the subject and specialization of the manuscript.
3. Based on the reviewers'''''''' reports, the editorial decision may be:
o Accept without revisions
o Accept with minor revisions
o Major revisions required
o Reject
4. Revised manuscripts must be resubmitted within the specified deadline.
5. Failure to submit the required revisions within the specified deadline may result in rejection of the manuscript.
6. The Editorial Board reserves the right to make the final publication decision and determine the publication schedule in accordance with the journal''''''''s policies and the results of the peer-review process.
10. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding submissions, manuscript templates, the peer-review process, or technical issues with the submission system, authors may contact the editorial office through:
Journal of Educational and Social Sciences
Email:
iujournal4@iu.edu.sa
Online Submission System: