Introduction
Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Administrative Sciences is a peer-reviewed scientific journal committed to publishing high-quality research in the fields of administrative sciences, accounting, finance and banking, and economics. The journal aims to promote knowledge, encourage academic discussion, and provide a platform for researchers to share their innovative ideas and research findings.
Scope and Focus
The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and book reviews in the following fields:
- Administrative sciences, accounting sciences, finance and banking, and economics
- Interdisciplinary research related to sustainable development goals, environment, health, and energy
Submission Guidelines
- All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.
- Manuscripts must follow the journal formatting requirements, which can be found in the author guidelines.
- Authors must provide accurate citations and ensure that their work complies with ethical research practices.
Peer Review Process
- All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process.
- Each submission is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers.
- The editorial team ensures a fair and unbiased review and provides timely feedback to authors.
Ethical Standards
- The journal adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
- Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions to use copyrighted materials.
- Any form of plagiarism is not permitted and will result in manuscript rejection.
Open Access and Copyright Policy
- The journal is open access.
- Authors retain copyright to their work, but they must grant the journal a license to publish and distribute the articles.
- Authors must be properly acknowledged when their work is cited.
Conflict of Interest
- Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their research.
- Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and refrain from reviewing manuscripts when a conflict exists.
Retractions and Corrections
- The journal reserves the right to retract articles in cases of confirmed misconduct, data fabrication, or plagiarism.
- Corrections to published articles will be issued when necessary to preserve academic integrity.
Editorial Independence
The editorial team has full control over editorial decisions, ensuring academic freedom and the integrity of the publication process.
Contact Information
For inquiries related to submission, review, or publication policies, please contact us via email: [email protected]
Thank you for choosing Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Administrative Sciences as a platform for publishing your academic work, and we look forward to contributing together to the advancement of scientific research.
Manuscript Submission
- All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal's online submission system.
- Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Manuscripts must be written in Arabic or English and comply with the journal formatting requirements.
Title Page
- Title of the manuscript.
- Full names of all authors, with their institutional affiliations.
- Contact information for the corresponding author (email and phone number).
Abstract
- An abstract not exceeding 250 words describing the research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
- Include 3-5 keywords.
Main Text
- Organize the manuscript into clear sections: introduction, literature review (if applicable), methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references.
- Use Times New Roman font size 12 with 1.5 line spacing.
- Number all pages consecutively.
Tables and Figures
- Each table and figure must have a clear title and be numbered sequentially.
- Place captions below figures and above tables.
- Ensure that images and charts are high resolution (at least 300 dpi).
References
- Use a citation style such as APA, Chicago, or MLA.
- Ensure that all references are complete and accurate.
Authorship Criteria and Ethical Considerations
- All authors must have contributed significantly to the research.
- The corresponding author must confirm that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript.
- Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
- Research involving humans or animals must include an ethics committee approval statement.
Peer Review Process
- All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.
- Authors must remove any identifying information to ensure fair evaluation.
- Reviewers evaluate originality, methodological rigor, and the significance of the research in the field.
Plagiarism Policy
- The journal uses plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions (Turnitin).
- Any manuscript containing plagiarism or unethical practices will be rejected.
Copyright and Licensing
- Authors retain copyright but grant the journal the right of first publication.
- The journal operates under a Creative Commons license, which allows research sharing with proper attribution.
Proofreading and Publication
- Accepted manuscripts will be proofread by specialists.
- Authors will receive the final proofs for review before publication.
Authors' Responsibilities
- Originality and plagiarism: all research must be original, with proper citation of other sources.
- Data integrity: authors must provide accurate and verifiable data.
- Authorship: all authors must have contributed sufficiently to the research.
- Duplicate publication: a manuscript must not be submitted to more than one journal at the same time.
- Disclosure of interests: any financial or personal conflict of interest must be disclosed.
Editors' Responsibilities
- Fair review: all manuscripts must be evaluated solely on academic merit.
- Confidentiality: the peer review process must remain confidential.
- Managing conflicts of interest: editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest.
Reviewers' Responsibilities
- Confidentiality: all manuscripts must remain confidential.
- Objectivity: reviewers must provide constructive critical comments free from bias.
- Source disclosure: reviewers should alert editors to any suspected plagiarism.
Publisher's Responsibilities
- Publishing integrity: the publisher is committed to ensuring transparency in all aspects of the publication process.
- Handling misconduct: the publisher will take action against any violations, including retraction or correction.
Handling Ethical Violations
Any violations of ethical rules will be reviewed, and actions may include corrections, retraction, or notifying the author's research institution. For ethics-related inquiries, please contact the Managing Editor, Assist. Prof. Dr. Isam Mohammed Abdulrada.
Al-Mustaqbal University
College of Administrative Sciences
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Mejbel Rafiq Hassoun Marjan
College of Administrative Sciences
Al-Mustaqbal University
Curriculum Vitae
Managing Editor
Assist. Prof. Dr. Isam Mohammed Abdulrada
College of Administrative Sciences
Al-Mustaqbal University
Curriculum VitaeProf. Dr. Mostafa Kazemi Najaf Abadi
Al-Mustafa University
Islamic Republic of Iran
Assist. Prof. Dr. Marwa Hassan Mohammed Hassan
Mansoura University
Arab Republic of Egypt
Prof. Dr. Hosny Hassan Mohammed Mehran
Higher Institute of Administrative Sciences
Egypt
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohammad Hanandeh
Applied Science University, College of Business
Jordan
Prof. Dr. Nethal Bencheikh
Economic Consultant
Tunisia