Guidelines for Authors

Author Guidelines and Publication Requirements in the University of Al-Refaq Scientific Publishing Journal

The University of Al-Refaq Scientific Publishing Journal aims to publish original and innovative scientific research that contributes to enriching knowledge across various fields. To achieve this goal, submitted works undergo editorial review and peer-review by experts from institutions outside the editorial board. Authors are expected to adhere to the ethics of scientific research and must avoid any offensive or inappropriate content directed at any entity. The editorial board or its head has the right to delete or add content as deemed appropriate, provided that such changes do not conflict with the scientific results of the research.

Authors are kindly requested to comply with the following guidelines and requirements when preparing and submitting their contributions to the journal:

First: Author Guidelines

1. Preparing the Manuscript:

• Language: The research must be written in fluent and grammatically correct Arabic or in clear and precise scientific English.
• Formatting: Authors must follow the journal’s formatting standards, which include font type and size, line spacing, page margins, and the arrangement of headings, tables, and figures. A detailed formatting template is available on the journal's official website.
• First Page: The first page must include the full and clear title of the research, the full name(s) of the author(s), institutional affiliation of each author, the email address of the corresponding author, an abstract in both Arabic and English (each not exceeding 250 words), and a list of keywords (no more than five) in both Arabic and English.
• Structure: It is recommended that the research follows a standard scientific structure: Introduction, Research Objectives, Research Questions (or Hypotheses), Methodology and Procedures, Results and Discussion, Conclusions, Recommendations (if any), and References.
• Tables and Figures: All tables and figures must be clear, numbered sequentially, and provided with explanatory captions. They should be referenced in the text and submitted in high quality.
• Citation and References: All sources and references must be cited accurately and ethically, using a recognized citation style (APA, MLA, or Chicago is preferred). Only one citation style should be used consistently throughout the manuscript. A complete list of references must be included at the end of the paper in alphabetical order.
• Length: The manuscript length should be appropriate to its subject and significance, with a focus on conciseness and clarity. While there is no strict word limit, manuscripts should preferably not exceed 8,000 words (excluding references, tables, and figures).

2. Submitting the Manuscript:

• Manuscripts should be submitted via the official journal email: alrefak1@alrefak.edu.ly.
• The manuscript must be attached in Word format (.doc or .docx).
• The email should include the corresponding author's full contact information (full name, academic title, affiliated institution, email address, and phone number).
• A brief cover letter introducing the research and its significance may be included.

Second: Publication Requirements

1. Originality: The submitted research must be original and not previously published in whole or in part in any form (print or digital), nor under consideration elsewhere. The author bears full responsibility for ensuring the originality of the work.
2. Scientific Methodology: The research must follow a sound and clear scientific methodology, and the tools and methods used should be appropriate for the research objectives.
3. Depth and Analysis: The manuscript must demonstrate in-depth analysis of the topic and a comprehensive examination of the studied issue, with clearly presented results and logical discussion.
4. Ethics: Authors must adhere to ethical research standards, including obtaining the necessary approvals for studies involving human or animal participants, and avoiding plagiarism and data fabrication.
5. Copyright: Upon acceptance, copyright is transferred to the journal. Detailed copyright information will be provided to the author upon acceptance.
6. Peer Review Consent: By submitting the manuscript, the author agrees to subject it to a double-blind peer-review process and accept its outcome.
7. Revisions: If conditionally accepted, the author must make the required revisions requested by the reviewers and editorial board and resubmit a revised version along with a detailed response to the comments.
8. Plagiarism Limit: The overall similarity index must not exceed 30%. All quotations must be accurately cited according to the chosen citation style.
9. Language Editing: Accepted manuscripts may be subject to language and editorial review by the journal's editorial team to ensure linguistic quality and proper style.

Important Notes:

• The journal's editorial board reserves the right to reject any manuscript that does not comply with the above guidelines or falls outside the journal’s scope or fails to meet scientific standards.
• The authors are solely responsible for the content of the manuscript and the views expressed therein, which do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board.
We kindly request all researchers to adhere to these guidelines and requirements to contribute to enriching the content of the North Africa Scientific Publishing Journal and ensure the submission of high-quality research that serves the scientific community.