Author’s Guidelines

Preparing Your Manuscript

Manuscript Language

Manuscripts should be written primarily in English. Submissions in Arabic and French may be considered in exceptional cases, subject to editorial approval. Authors are responsible for ensuring a high standard of language quality and clarity. Where necessary, professional language editing or proofreading services are strongly recommended prior to submission.

Manuscript Length

The journal adopts a flexible formatting policy, with no strict limitations on manuscript length, structure, tables, or figures. Authors are encouraged, however, to present their research clearly and concisely, ensuring that content remains focused and relevant.

Article Template

Although flexible formatting is permitted, authors may choose to prepare their manuscripts using the journal’s official article template. The template provides guidance on layout and structure, abstract highlights and keywords, formatting of tables and figures, data presentation, and reference style. The template can be downloaded here.

Manuscript Format

All submissions must be prepared and submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). Manuscripts submitted in other file formats will not be considered.

Manuscript Organization / Structure

While variations may occur depending on article type, the following structure is widely accepted for scholarly research articles:

Title Page – Manuscript title, author name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract – A concise summary of 150–350 words outlining the background, objectives, methodology, key results, conclusions, and recommendations.
Keywords – Five (5) to ten (10) relevant keywords for indexing and discoverability.
Introduction – Background, problem statement, research objectives, and significance of the study.
Literature Review – Critical evaluation of relevant existing studies and theoretical foundations.
Methodology – Description of research design, materials, data collection, and analytical methods.
Results – Presentation of findings supported by tables, figures, and statistical analysis where applicable.
Discussion – Interpretation of results in relation to existing literature and theoretical implications.
Conclusion – Summary of key findings, implications, limitations, and directions for future research.
Statements and Declarations – Funding information, conflicts of interest, author contributions, acknowledgments, and related disclosures.
References – Complete list of cited sources formatted according to the journal’s reference style (APA).

Contribution Types

The journal accepts the following types of scholarly submissions:

Original Research Articles – Full-length studies presenting novel findings
Review Articles – Comprehensive analyses of existing literature
Short Communications – Brief reports of significant or preliminary results
Case Studies – In-depth examination of specific cases within the journal’s scope
Book Reviews – Critical reviews of recent academic publications
Editorials – Expert opinion pieces on topical issues

Copyright and Permissions

Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any copyrighted material, including figures, tables, or images, and must ensure proper acknowledgment. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original and has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.

Ethics and Consent

Authors must comply with ethical research standards, including:

Avoidance of plagiarism (all submissions are subject to plagiarism screening)
Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources
Compliance with institutional, national, and international ethical guidelines

For studies involving human participants, authors must include a statement confirming informed consent and approval from a recognized ethics review board.

Start a New Submission

Online Submission: Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system by clicking here

Email Submission: Alternatively, manuscripts may be submitted via email to editorial@pafpublishers.com with the subject line: “Manuscript Submission – [Journal Title]”

Review and Acceptance

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process:

Initial Screening – The editorial team reviews the manuscript for compliance with guidelines and journal scope.
Peer Review – Two or more independent reviewers evaluate the manuscript’s quality, originality, and contribution to the field.
Revisions – Authors may be requested to revise their manuscript based on reviewer comments.
Final Decision – The editorial board makes the final acceptance or rejection decision.

All reviewers/editors work with our in-house Research Integrity Team who advises on decision-making, plagiarism, and ethics to ensure every decision is as fair as possible.

Acceptance Letter and Review Reports are made available to the author(s) within 1-3 weeks. If an article is accepted for publication, author(s) will pay the publication fee “Article Processing Charge (APC)” before the article is published.

Once the article is accepted and payment is verified, it is processed for publication on the website.

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