Editorial Policy

The editorial policy of the Al-imad Journal of Humanities and Applied Sciences (AJHAS) is built upon the principles of academic integrity, ethical conduct, and transparency. As a double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal, AJHAS is committed to publishing high-quality, original research that makes a significant contribution to the fields of humanities and applied sciences.

1. Peer Review Policy

  • All submissions to AJHAS undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.

  • The journal's editors, with the support of external reviewers, assess the scientific merit, originality, and relevance of each manuscript.

  • The peer review process is designed to be fair, confidential, and unbiased.

2. Authorship and Plagiarism Policy

  • All submitted manuscripts must be the original work of the authors and must not have been previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere.

  • AJHAS uses plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts.

  • Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.

  • Authorship credit should be based on substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; or the creation of new software used in the work; or the drafting of the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content; and final approval of the version to be published.

3. Open Access Policy

  • AJHAS is an open-access journal. All articles are made freely available online immediately upon publication.

  • This policy aims to maximize the visibility and impact of the research published in the journal, allowing for global dissemination of knowledge without barriers.

4. Conflict of Interest Policy

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, that could be construed as influencing the integrity of the research or the peer-review process.

  • This includes any affiliations with organizations or entities with a financial interest in the outcome of the research.

5. Archiving and Repository Policy

  • All articles published in AJHAS are digitally archived to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility.

  • The journal allows authors to deposit their pre-print, post-print, and publisher's version of the article in an institutional repository or other publicly accessible repositories, provided that the journal is acknowledged as the original place of publication.

6. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards in their research, including obtaining appropriate approvals for studies involving human subjects or animals and ensuring the informed consent of all participants.

  • Any research involving human subjects should be conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.