Journal Publishing Policy
Journal Publishing Policy
The journal "AL-Lisaniyyat" welcomes submissions of scientific works addressing language and linguistic issues. Each submission undergoes a rigorous peer review process to assess its suitability for publication according to the journal's peer review and publication policies.
Publishing Requirements:
Submitted articles must meet the following criteria:
- The journal publishes research on various language and linguistic issues in Arabic, English, and French.
- Articles must be original and not previously published or derived from the author's prior works.
- Adherence to recognized scientific and academic standards, including thorough research, documentation, novelty, and proper use of sources and references.
- Formatting requirements: Font size 14 for main text (Sakala Majala), with 12-point margins, submitted in .docx format.
- Inclusion of figures, tables, and forms in photo format within the submission.
- Authors must make revisions as requested by reviewers and provide an amended version to the journal.
- Articles must include an abstract of no more than 300 words.
- In-text citations should follow the American Psychological Association (APA) style.
- A reference list formatted according to the journal template.
- Articles should range from 10 to 25 pages.
- Articles not complying with the journal template will be rejected prior to review.
General Publishing Policies:
- The journal reserves the right to reject any submission that does not adhere to its policies, requirements, and ethical standards.
- The journal may edit or modify language in accordance with publication conditions and rules.
- Editors may make adjustments to articles, including language corrections, technical edits, eliminating redundancy, and clarifying content.
Publication Services:
- The journal offers both electronic and print publication services.
- Contributing researchers may request a printed copy of the issue containing their work, subject to availability.
Publication Schedule:
- The journal publishes two regular issues annually: June and December.
- Special issues may be published as needed.
Ethical Guidelines:
- The journal maintains a strict separation between reviewers and authors.
- Timely and regular publication is a priority.
Copyright:
- Copyright for published works in "AL-Lisaniyyat" remains with the journal. Authors must obtain written permission from the editor to make any post-publication use of their work.
Certificates:
- Authors may request a certificate of publication if needed.