Publication & Peer Review Policy
International University Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
The International University Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities is committed to publishing scientific research in accordance with internationally recognized academic quality standards and research ethics. The journal seeks to provide a rigorous scholarly environment that ensures the originality of published research and its methodological accuracy. To guarantee objectivity and impartiality in the evaluation process, the journal adopts the Double Blind Peer Review system.
First: Publication Requirements
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The research must be original and must not have been previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
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The research must adhere to the recognized scientific methodology within its field of specialization.
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The author must comply with accepted academic citation and referencing standards.
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The research topic must fall within the scope of the journal in the fields of social sciences and humanities.
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The research is subject to plagiarism detection to ensure its originality and academic integrity.
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The author must adhere to the principles of research ethics and academic publishing.
Second: Peer Review Procedures
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The manuscript initially undergoes a preliminary screening by the Editorial Board to ensure its compatibility with the journal’s scope and publication requirements.
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If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it is sent to specialized reviewers in the relevant field.
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The journal adopts a Double Blind Peer Review system, whereby the reviewer does not know the identity of the author, and the author does not know the identity of the reviewer.
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Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on scientific criteria including the originality of the topic, methodological soundness, significance of the results, and accuracy of academic referencing.
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Reviewers may recommend acceptance of the manuscript for publication, acceptance with required revisions, or rejection if the manuscript does not meet the scientific standards.
Third: Publication Ethics
The journal adheres to the principles of integrity and transparency in scientific publishing and rejects all forms of plagiarism, data manipulation, or duplicate publication. It also respects the intellectual property rights of researchers and ensures the confidentiality of the peer review process while safeguarding the rights of all parties involved in the publication process.
Fourth: Languages of Publication
The journal publishes scientific research in Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and Italian, in order to promote scientific communication and the exchange of knowledge among researchers at both regional and international levels.
