The University of Zawia Rewaq Alhkma Journal (UZRHJ) is a biannual, peer-reviewed, open-access, and indexed scholarly journal published by the University of Zawia, Libya. The journal is dedicated to the publication of original, high-quality research in philosophy and closely related interdisciplinary fields. UZRHJ provides an academic forum for rigorous philosophical inquiry that engages with classical, modern, and contemporary intellectual traditions, with particular attention to Arab, Islamic, Greek, and Western philosophical thought.

The journal publishes manuscripts in Arabic and English and welcomes theoretical, analytical, comparative, and critical studies that contribute meaningfully to philosophical scholarship and its applications in human knowledge, ethics, culture, and society.

UZRHJ adopts an ongoing (continuous) publishing model, whereby accepted articles are published online immediately upon completion of the peer-review, editorial, and production processes. For organizational purposes, articles are grouped into two issues per volume, covering the periods January–June and July–December, ensuring both rapid dissemination of research and a clearly structured volume system.

The journal operates under the supervision of the Scientific Research and Consultancy Center at the University of Zawia and is managed through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. UZRHJ applies adouble-blind peer-review process and adheres to international standards of academic integrity, transparency, and publication ethics, in line with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Aims and Objectives

UZRHJ aims to:

  • Promote excellence in philosophical and intellectual research at the local, regional, and international levels.

  • Publish original and methodologically sound philosophical studies that address contemporary human, ethical, cultural, and scientific challenges.

  • Highlight the role of philosophy in the development of human societies through critical analysis and reflective inquiry.

  • Provide researchers with an academic platform to analyze reality, explore human issues, and propose philosophically grounded solutions.

  • Attract distinguished scholars and expert reviewers to enhance the academic quality and credibility of the journal.

  • Serve as a reliable scholarly reference for researchers, academics, and students in the field of philosophical studies.

  • Strive toward inclusion in reputable national and international indexing and abstracting databases.

Scope of the Journal

The University of Zawia Rewaq Alhkma Journal publishes original research articles and scholarly studies in the following areas, including but not limited to:

  • Contemporary Arab Thought

  • Arab, Greek, and Western Philosophy

  • Islamic Philosophy

  • Logic and Theory of Knowledge

  • Philosophy of Science

  • Philosophy of Medicine

  • Philosophy of Language and Literature

  • Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics

  • Political Philosophy

  • Philosophy of Religion

  • Ethics and Professional Ethics

  • Philosophy of Dialogue and Communication

  • Philosophy of Law

  • Philosophy of Economics

  • Philosophy of Technology

  • Quality Philosophy

  • Philosophy of Education

Interdisciplinary studies that engage philosophical perspectives with fields such as education, literature, politics, science, technology, and culture are particularly encouraged.

Journal Information

  • Journal Title: University of Zawia Rewaq Alhkma Journal (UZRHJ)

  • Publisher: University of Zawia, Libya

  • Publishing Model: Open Access

  • Peer Review: Double-blind peer review

  • Publication Frequency: Biannual

  • Publishing Mode: Ongoing (Continuous Publishing)

  • Issues per Volume: Two (January–June / July–December)

  • Languages of Publication: Arabic and English

  • Platform: Open Journal Systems (OJS)

  • Ethical Standards: Compliance with COPE guidelines

  • Indexing: Indexed; expansion to additional international databases in progress