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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The journal invites researchers to submit their original and previously unpublished scientific research for consideration of publication within its scope.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.

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.