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Guidelines for Authors - AL-AWAN Journal

Introduction: Welcome to AL-AWAN Journal! We appreciate your interest in contributing to our publication. AL-AWAN Journal is committed to publishing high-quality research articles, reviews, and scholarly works in various fields. To ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to academic standards, we have outlined the following guidelines for authors.

Submission Guidelines:

  1. Manuscript Preparation:

    • All submissions must be original works that have not been published previously and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
    • Manuscripts should be prepared according to the AL-AWAN Journal formatting guidelines. Templates and formatting instructions can be found on our website.
    • Ensure that your manuscript adheres to the word count and formatting specifications specified by the journal.
    • Include a title page with the title of the manuscript, author(s) names and affiliations, corresponding author's contact information, and any acknowledgements.
    • Submissions should be in English and written in clear, concise language.

  2. Manuscript Structure:

    • Organize your manuscript into sections such as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
    • Clearly state the objectives, methodology, results, and significance of your study.
    • Include figures, tables, and illustrations as necessary, ensuring they are of high quality and clearly labelled.

  3. Citation and Referencing:

    • Use appropriate citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) consistently throughout the manuscript.
    • Cite all sources accurately and provide complete references in the reference list.
    • Avoid self-plagiarism and ensure proper attribution of ideas and work borrowed from others.

  4. Ethical Considerations:

    • Authors are expected to adhere to ethical standards in research and publishing.
    • Declare any conflicts of interest, funding sources, or ethical approval obtained for the study.
    • Ensure that all research involving human subjects or animals complies with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations.

Submission Process:

  • Authors should submit their manuscripts electronically through the AL-AWAN Journal online submission system.
  • Upon submission, manuscripts will undergo peer review by experts in the relevant field.
  • Authors will be notified of the review outcome and may be asked to revise their manuscript based on reviewer comments.
  • Accepted manuscripts will be published in the upcoming issue of the AL-AWAN Journal.

Publication Policies:

  • AL-AWAN Journal is an open-access publication, ensuring widespread access to published research.
  • Authors retain copyright of their work published in AL-AWAN Journal.
  • Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal's guidelines may be rejected or returned to authors for revision.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and contributing to the advancement of scholarly research through the AL-AWAN Journal. Thank you for considering us as a venue for your work.