Author Guidelines
Introduction
The Journal of Science and Knowledge Horizons focuses on advancing research outcomes in humanities studies and encourages interdisciplinary research that can be applied across various fields. It welcomes research papers that enhance the quality of humanities research or contribute to its development. The journal's articles explore evolving research trends that promote best practices in society. It offers a platform for high-quality, double-blind, peer-reviewed studies, ensuring global dissemination to scholars and researchers who value innovative ideas and findings in this field.
Published under the auspices of the University of Laghouat, affiliated with the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research, the journal features theoretical articles, diverse methodological studies, and case studies addressing current trends in humanities and social sciences. It publishes cutting-edge research appealing to a broad readership and invites proposals for special issue topics.
Articles in the journal should contextualize differences and highlight broader implications for the audience. In summary, it serves as an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing theoretical and practical knowledge across multiple humanities disciplines.
Editing Process
The editorial board comprises professors and researchers from various countries who oversee the review process. Editors evaluate papers based on their contribution, problem statement, and methodology appropriateness. Papers falling outside the journal's scope are typically rejected within a month or fifteen days. The journal employs a double-blind review system.
Reviewers assess the article's content and recommend acceptance. Once accepted, feedback and editorial decisions are communicated to authors, who are invited to contribute editorial suggestions. Final decisions on necessary revisions and relevance to readership are made by the editors.
Accepted papers are immediately accessible and citable in their final form upon publication.
Publishing Ethics
Authors are encouraged to review our publishing ethics guidelines.
Declaration of Competing Interests
Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work.
Submitting an Article
Submitted work must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. Authors must obtain consent for publication from all co-authors.
Use of Inclusive Language
Authors should use inclusive language that respects diversity and promotes equality. Avoid assumptions or language that implies superiority based on characteristics like age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, disability, or health condition.
Advertising Generative Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Writing
Authors using AI tools in writing should ensure human supervision and review to correct potential biases or inaccuracies. AI should not be credited as an author.
Preparing Analytical Reports Based on Sex and Gender
Authors should incorporate sex and gender analyses where applicable and discuss limitations in generalizability.
Changes in Authorship
Changes to authorship should be approved by the editor before manuscript acceptance.
Copyright and License
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal rights to publish under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, allowing sharing, copying, distribution, and modification for non-commercial purposes.
Benefits of Open Access
Open access publication increases visibility and citation rates.
Role of the Funding Source
Authors must disclose funding sources and their roles in the research process.
Peer Review Process
The journal employs a double-blind peer review process involving independent expert reviewers.
Structure of Manuscript
Manuscripts should adhere to structured sections including Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Title Page, Abstract, Keywords, and Funding Acknowledgements.
Language and Formatting
Manuscripts can be submitted in Arabic, English, or French, following specified formatting guidelines.
Figures, Tables, and Sections
Figures and tables should be labeled and placed appropriately within the text.
Length and Footnotes
Manuscripts should not exceed 20 pages and must include footnotes following Chicago Style.
Transliteration and References
Arabic words should be transliterated following ALA-LC style, with references formatted according to Chicago Style.
Web References and Graphical Summary
Web references must include full URLs and access dates. A graphical abstract summarizing key findings is encouraged.
Video
The journal accepts video materials to supplement articles.
Manuscript Submission
Submit articles via the online submission system.
Plagiarism Checker
All submissions undergo plagiarism screening.
After Acceptance
Authors are requested to provide corrections promptly for final publication.
Reference Management
Authors are advised to use Mendeley for citation management.
