Follow the guidelines:
Authors must meticulously follow the submission guidelines in accordance with the journal’s policy. Failure to comply will hinder the paper’s publication process.
Scientific Accuracy:
The content of the submitted papers must be precise, scientifically accurate, and supported by relevant data and citations.
Paper Organization:
The paper must be logically organized, following a clear structure.
Citation and Documentation:
All sources and references must be cited according to the citation style prescribed by the journal.
There are three files you should prepare before submitting your paper to the journal:
1. Cover letter for the editor:
It explains the importance of the paper, its contribution of new information to the research field, and how it compares to previous studies on the same topic, whether in terms of similarities or differences. It should explicitly state that the paper has not been submitted to another publisher simultaneously. Additionally, it must indicate whether the author has used artificial intelligence tools in the research, specifying the parts where they were applied. It should also mention whether there are any conflicts of interest.
2. Prepare the Title Page (Word Document):
Paper Title: Should not exceed 15 words (if written in Arabic, it must be translated into English).
Author Information: Include the name(s) of the author(s), along with their affiliation(s) (department, faculty, university, city, country).
Author Biography:
Part 1: Personal details such as name, department, faculty, university, city, country, phone number, and email.
Part 2: A paragraph of 80-90 words including the author's title (Dr., Mr., Ms.), nationality, academic rank (e.g., Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer), highest qualification (e.g., master’s or PhD), place of degree conferral (university, country, year), current position, research interests, major publications, and web or ORCID profile.
Specialization:
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General field:
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Sub-field:
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Specific research focus:
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Acknowledgments (if applicable)
3. Prepare the Main Paper (Word Document):
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The journal follows a Double blined peer review process, so authors should ensure that no identifying information is included in the manuscript.
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Paper Word Count: The total word count should not exceed 8,000 words, including references, tables, figures, abstract, author information, and any other elements such as margins or Roman numerals.
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Abstract: The abstract should not exceed 200 words (if written in Arabic, it must be translated into English).
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Keywords: Authors are required to provide six keywords. Keywords must not repeat terms from the title and should be limited to a maximum of two words each. If submitted in Arabic, an English translation must also be included.
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Tables and Figures: The paper should include no more than six tables and six figures/images.
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References: The number of references should not exceed 40 unless the paper is a review article.
Submit by Email to the Academic Editor:
Educational Research:
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Submit papers related to educational sciences to the Editor of the Humanities and Administrative Sciences section specializing in educational issues via email: (sjkfu-assed@kfu.edu.sa).
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The editor will review the paper to ensure adherence to the submission guidelines. If any guidelines are not followed, the paper will be returned to the corresponding author for revisions.
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Once the paper adheres to the guidelines, the editor will create an account for the corresponding author, providing them with a username and password to submit their paper via the electronic submission system. Access the system [here]. Please note that the system is available in English only. For a translated version, click [here ].
Non-Educational Research:
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Submit papers in humanities and administrative sciences, excluding educational topics, to the Editor specializing in non-educational issues via email: (sjkfu-hm@kfu.edu.sa).
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The editor will review the paper to verify compliance with the submission guidelines. If any guidelines are not followed, the paper will be returned to the corresponding author for necessary revisions.
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Once the paper complies with the guidelines, an account will be created for the corresponding author, providing them with a username and password for submitting the paper through the electronic submission system. Access the system [here]. The system is available in English only. For a translated version, click [here ].
Strict adherence to these procedures will ensure the efficient processing of research papers.
