Publication Ethics

El-Merqib Journal of Humanities strives to maintain the highest standards of integrity in its academic and research record. Accordingly, all members of the editorial board are committed to ensuring the highest levels of ethical compliance for all published articles and to adopting best practices that enhance scientific research.

Publication Ethics Policy

1. General Principles

The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics in accordance with international guidelines, ensuring integrity and transparency at all stages of publication.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are required to:

  • Submit original work that has not been previously published
  • Accurately cite all sources and references
  • Avoid submitting the manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest
  • Adhere to ethical standards in data collection

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are required to:

  • Maintain the confidentiality of the review process
  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and impartially
  • Report any similarity or plagiarism
  • Decline review in case of conflict of interest

4. Responsibilities of the Editorial Board

  • Make publication decisions based solely on scientific quality
  • Maintain confidentiality of information
  • Handle complaints and disputes professionally

Peer Review Policy

1. Type of Review

The journal adopts a double-blind peer review system.

2. Review Procedures

  • Initial screening by the editorial board
  • إرسال manuscript to specialized reviewers
  • Decision-making (accept / revise / reject)

3. Evaluation Criteria

  • Originality and innovation
  • Scientific methodology
  • Language and clarity
  • Significance of results

4. Review Timeline

The review process typically takes 2–6 weeks.

Plagiarism Policy

1. Definition

Plagiarism is defined as using others’ work without proper citation.

2. Acceptable Similarity Rate

  • Maximum allowed: 20% (excluding references and quotations)

3. (Procedures)

  • Rejection of the manuscript if the limit is exceeded
  • Retraction if plagiarism is discovered after publication
  • Notification of the author’s institution when necessary

Copyright Policy

Authorship

Authorship is limited to individuals who have made significant intellectual contributions to the research, including:

  • Study conception and design
  • Data collection, analysis, or interpretation
  • Drafting or critically revising the manuscript

Individuals contributing only technical or administrative support should be acknowledged but not listed as authors.

A corresponding author must be designated to:

  • Serve as the main contact with the journal
  • Manage communication during submission, review, and publication
  • Ensure all co-authors approve the final version

The journal strictly prohibits:

  • Gift authorship
  • Ghost authorship

To qualify as an author, all four criteria must be met:

  1. Substantial contribution to the work
  2. Drafting or critical revision
  3. Final approval of the version
  4. Accountability for all aspects of the work

Disclaimer

The content of each published article is the sole responsibility of the author(s).
Al-Marqab Journal of Humanities, its editors, and publishers bear no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of the information, nor for any damages resulting from its use.

1. Author Rights

  • Authors retain their moral rights

2. Journal Rights

  • The journal holds the right of first publication
  • It may republish the work in databases

3. Reuse

  • Research may be used for academic purposes with proper citation

Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy

This policy aims to protect the integrity, transparency, and impartiality of the editorial and review processes.

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their research
  • Authors are encouraged to complete the ICMJE COI form, which will be included in the published article
  • Reviewers must disclose any conflicts that may affect their objectivity, including:
    • Professional or academic relationships with authors
    • Past collaborations or supervisory roles
  • Editorial board members must:
    • Disclose any conflicts
    • Recuse themselves from decision-making when necessary

Open Access Policy

1. Access Principle

The journal follows a full open access model.

2. Content Availability

  • All articles are freely available
  • No fees are charged to readers

3. Objectives

  • Dissemination of scientific knowledge
  • Support for researchers
  • Increasing scientific impact

Author Declaration Statement

We, the undersigned authors, declare that:

  • The work is original and unpublished
  • It is not under consideration elsewhere
  • It complies with research ethics
  • All data presented are accurate
  • All sources are properly cited

We bear full responsibility for the content of the research.

Retraction and Correction Policy

1. Reasons for Retraction

  • Proven plagiarism
  • Serious data errors
  • Fabrication or manipulation of results

2. Procedures

  • Issuing an official retraction notice
  • Clearly stating the reasons
  • Maintaining the article record with a retraction indication

Scientific Misconduct

Although the journal is not currently a member, it follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). COPE flowcharts are used to handle suspected misconduct, including:

  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Authorship disputes
  • Other ethical violations

If necessary, published articles may be retracted.

Complaints and Appeals

Authors and readers are encouraged to:

  • Report suspected plagiarism
  • Submit appeals regarding editorial decisions

All complaints:

  • Are assigned a unique reference number
  • Are reviewed carefully وفق journal ethical policies

Conclusion

Al-Marqab Journal of Humanities is committed to implementing these policies to ensure high-quality academic publishing and to strengthen trust in its research outputs, serving the academic community at both local and international levels.