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Author Guidelines

Instructions for Manuscript Submission and Evaluation

The journal invites researchers to submit their original and previously unpublished scientific research for consideration of publication within its scope. All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to ensure their alignment with the journal’s aims and scope before being forwarded to double-blind peer review. The final decision regarding acceptance or rejection is made based on reviewers’ reports and the editorial board’s recommendation.

 

Initial Screening

The editorial board may reject a manuscript without sending it for peer review if it does not meet the minimum academic quality standards, including:

  • Weak scientific or methodological structure.
  • Lack of clarity in the research contribution.
  • Failure to comply with submission guidelines.

Publication Ethics

The journal fully adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), including:

  • Academic integrity and prevention of all forms of plagiarism, fabrication, or data manipulation.
  • Transparency in declaring and managing conflicts of interest.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of the double-blind peer review process.
  • Implementing correction or retraction procedures when scientific errors or ethical violations are identified.
  • Ensuring fairness and objectivity in publication decisions.

 

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts are subject to a double-blind peer review system, where the manuscript is evaluated by specialized reviewers without disclosure of the identities of either the authors or the reviewers.

The acceptance or rejection decision is based on:

  • Research originality
  • Scientific significance
  • Methodological rigor
  • Quality of analysis and results

 

Author Responsibilities

  • A corresponding author is designated to handle all communication with the journal.
  • All authors share collective responsibility for the content of the manuscript.
  • Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

 

Types of Published Materials

The journal also publishes scholarly materials supporting academic discourse, including:

  • Scientific Translations: Translation of recent studies and reports of research value.
  • Judgment Commentary: Scholarly analyses of judicial decisions by experts.
  • Book Reviews: Critical reviews of the latest relevant academic publications.

Publication Fees
The journal charges fees for review, plagiarism screening, and publication, as detailed on the Publication Fees page.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Before submission, authors must ensure that the manuscript meets the following requirements:

  • The title is precise, concise, and reflects the content of the study.
  • The abstract is clear and self-contained.
  • The study design and methodology are presented in a detailed and well-structured manner.
  • Tables and figures are properly numbered and clearly labeled.
  • All references are accurate and complete.

Manuscript Specifications

·       To obtain all instructions, download the manuscript template and review the details.

·       The journal has a specialized team for converting texts into customized, indexable, and citation-ready formats for online publication. The (XeLaTeX) template adopted by the journal can be reviewed, along with instructions for handling the file.

The use of diacritics or extension tools such as (-) is not permitted in titles and text except when scientifically necessary.

 

Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening using approved detection systems.

  • The maximum allowed similarity rate is 15% using Turnitin.
  • Manuscripts exceeding the specified threshold or containing clear plagiarism will be automatically rejected.

 

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors must clearly disclose any use of artificial intelligence tools in preparing the manuscript, specifying the name of the tool and the nature of its use. The author remains fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the final scientific content.

Articles

The journal publishes original scientific articles and research studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in its specialized fields, adhering to rigorous academic standards and ethical publishing practices. It aims to provide a reliable scholarly platform for researchers to present their findings, encourage innovative scientific production, and promote the exchange of knowledge and expertise among academics and interested readers. All submissions undergo peer review by subject-matter experts to ensure quality and academic integrity.

 

Translated Reports

Translated Reports:

The journal aims to expand its database and information published in its various issues by translating the latest studies, reports, and documents from foreign journals into the Arabic language. This provides students and researchers with more opportunities to access and benefit from publications in the fields of law and political science for their academic work and research projects. Many experts from various Arab and even foreign universities participate in providing these translations for our journal.

Commentary on Judicial Provisions

A distinguished group of Iraqi professors specializing in the legal field offers their commentary on judicial decisions issued by various Iraqi courts in the form of a working paper. These commentaries detail the contents of these decisions and discuss the different viewpoints and opinions surrounding them. The main objective is to provide valuable academic material for law students in various Iraqi universities.

Book Review

The journal adopts a unique approach by presenting the latest books related to legal and political research available in Iraqi, Arab, and foreign libraries, along with comprehensive summaries of the books. This task is undertaken by Iraqi professors and researchers in the relevant fields, with the goal of providing a broader knowledge base for students and researchers seeking information from these books for their benefit.

Topic Review

Focus and Scope

The Topic Review section aims to provide a robust scientific platform for publishing analytical and critical articles that address public issues, social problems, or contemporary political and intellectual phenomena. This section does not require an empirical or field-based component; instead, it focuses on:

  • Providing a comprehensive critical vision of a social problem or complex public phenomena.

  • Deconstructing and analyzing public policies and offering solutions or alternative approaches.

  • Reviewing literature and differing opinions on a specific topic and reframing it within a new intellectual context.

Manuscript Conditions and Structure

Articles submitted to this section must be characterized by analytical depth and methodological coherence, and they must adhere to the following structure:

  • Title and Abstract: A comprehensive abstract (in Arabic and English) that clarifies the targeted public issue, the main axes of the review, and the conclusions reached by the researcher.

  • Introduction: Grounding the topic conceptually, demonstrating its societal or academic importance, and identifying the primary question or problem.

  • Discussion and Analysis: Dividing the topic into logical sub-axes that discuss aspects of the problem (causes, repercussions, social or political dimensions), with a strict commitment to academic neutrality and avoiding journalistic or essayistic styles.

  • Future Vision or Solutions: The researcher presents a critical vision or practical and scientific proposals to address the raised issue.

  • Conclusion: The synthesis of the analysis and the most important findings.

  • References: Commitment to documenting opinions and ideas according to the documentation system adopted by the journal (APA 7th Edition).

Peer Review Policy

Articles submitted to the "Topic Review" section are subject to the same standards of scientific integrity applied in the journal:

  • Blind Review: The article is reviewed by two (2) experts in the same specialization to ensure scientific rigor, the soundness of arguments, and depth of analysis.

  • Evaluation Criteria: Reviewers focus on: (originality of the idea, depth of criticism and analysis, soundness of academic language, and the recency of the sources used and their relevance to the topic).

Publication Ethics and Anti-Plagiarism

  • The review must be an original intellectual effort by the researcher.

  • All articles are subject to a rigorous plagiarism check via approved software before being sent for review.

  • The researcher must disclose the absence of any conflict of interest.

Submission Specifications and Conditions

  • Article Size: It is suggested that the manuscript size ranges between (500 to 1500 words), including references and tables, if any.

  • Target Audience: The section welcomes contributions from academics, public policy experts, sociology and political science researchers, and decision-makers.

Copyright Notice

Articles are open access and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

Researchers should read copyright and licensing policies before submitting their work.

Privacy Statement

Personal data (authors’ names and email addresses) are used exclusively for publication and academic communication purposes within the journal and are not shared with any third party or used for any other purposes.

 

Authors are required to review the journal’s policies prior to submission, including all editorial, ethical, and publication requirements. Compliance with these policies is mandatory for consideration of the manuscript.