Author Guidelines

Publication Conditions

  1. Manuscripts must meet the fundamental requirements of scholarly research and adhere to recognized standards of academic writing. Each submission should include, where applicable:
    • Title of the study
    • Abstract
    • Introduction
    • Research problem and questions
    • Objectives and significance of the study
    • Methodology
    • Main body of the paper with appropriate main and subheadings
    • Conclusion and recommendations
    • References
    • Tables, figures, and appendices (if any)
  1. Opinions and conclusions expressed in published articles do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal or its editorial board.
  2. Intellectual property rights must be fully respected, particularly in the case of translated works.
  3. All submissions must comply with internationally recognized standards of academic integrity and research ethics.
  4. Manuscripts must be no fewer than 15 pages and no more than 30 pages, with a minimum of 13,000 words and a maximum of 15,000 words. Manuscripts exceeding the journal’s specified page or word limits may be subject to additional publication fees.
  5. Authors are required to submit abstracts and metadata in both Arabic and English, each abstract not exceeding 250 words.
  6. Manuscripts must be free from linguistic, grammatical, and typographical errors.
  7. All references and citations must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) style, latest edition. In-text citations and reference lists must comply strictly with APA guidelines, including proper formatting and alphabetical ordering of references.
  8. Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original and unpublished, and must not be under consideration by another journal at the time of submission. The manuscript must not be derived from a previously submitted thesis or dissertation. This condition does not apply to translated research, provided intellectual property rights are respected.
  9. The journal commits to notifying authors of one of the following decisions, acceptance without revision, acceptance subject to revisions, or rejection. The peer review period is between 4 to 8 weeks.
  10. The order of articles published in each issue is determined solely by technical and editorial considerations and bears no relation to the author’s academic rank or reputation.
  11. Authors must strictly adhere to the journal’s formatting and publication template, available at the journal website.
  12. Authors are required to complete and submit the official Declaration and Pledge Form, available at the journal website.

Ready to Submit Your Manuscript?

The University of Zawia - Faculty of Arts Journal (UZFAJ) welcomes high-quality scholarly submissions. To ensure a smooth submission process, authors are advised to follow these steps:

  1. Review Journal Policies: Visit the About section to familiarize yourself with the journal’s scope and policies.
  2. Consult the Author Guidelines: Carefully review formatting, structure, and submission requirements.
  3. Prepare Your Manuscript:
    • Use the official journal template.
    • Ensure all required sections are included.
    • Verify that references comply with APA standards.
  4. Register or Log In: Manuscript submission requires registration or login through the journal’s online submission system.

Journal Sections and Submissions

Islamic Studies

Receiving, refereeing, and publishing specialized research in Islamic studies and principles of jurisprudence.
Make a new submission to the Islamic Studies section

Arts and Media

Publishing and reviewing research related to arts, media, and communication studies.
Make a new submission to the Arts and Media section

Libraries and Information Science

Peer review and publication of specialized research in library and information science.
Make a new submission to the Libraries and Information section

Arabic Language

Publishing scholarly research in Arabic language and literature.
Make a new submission to the Arabic Language section.

History

Publishing research in all branches of historical and archaeological studies.
Make a new submission to the History section.

Sociology

Publishing and reviewing research in the field of sociology.
Make a new submission to the Sociology section.

Geography and Tourism Studies

Receiving and supervising specialized research in geographical sciences and tourism studies.
Make a new submission to the Geography and Tourism Studies section.

Social Service

Publishing and evaluating specialized research in social service and social work.
Make a new submission to the Social Service section.

Education and Psychology

Publishing and reviewing specialized research in education and psychology.
Make a new submission to the Education and Psychology section.

French

Evaluation and publication of research written in French.
Make a new submission to the French section.

English Language

A section dedicated to publishing scholarly research written in English.
Make a new submission to the English Language section.