An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Authors Guidelines

Criteria for Publication

Manuscript Preparation
Before you begin, please ensure you have the following items:

• Article Title
• An Abstract
• Keywords for your article
  All submitted manuscripts must include a title, abstract, and keywords in both English and Arabic.
  Any acknowledgments should be submitted separately and not within the body of the article.
  Anonymous Manuscript: The manuscript should contain all research elements except identifying information. It should be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word or RTF. Do not include any identifying information about the authors, as the article will be sent to reviewers anonymously.
  Cover Letter to the Editor: Clearly state the purpose of the paper and its expected contribution in your cover letter.
  No submission is final until all steps have been completed and you click the final Submit button. The review process begins as soon as An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) receives a readable article along with the abstract and article title.

Formatting Requirements
ANUJR-B has no specific formatting requirements for initial submissions. However, the final submission must adhere to the following guidelines:
Manuscripts for initial submission should be compiled in the following order: title, abstract, keywords, main text, references, appendices (as applicable). Tables and figures can be embedded within the main text or included separately at the end of the manuscript with captions. In both cases, figures must be of high resolution.

The maximum word count for the manuscript is 8,000 words, including the abstract, references, tables, figures, and appendices. Each table or figure counts as 250 words.
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word or RTF format.
Abstract: A structured abstract of no more than 350 words is required for all manuscripts. The abstract should be structured as follows: Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusion.
Each manuscript should include at least four keywords.
Section headings should be concise.
The text must not include any direct or indirect information regarding the author(s) or their affiliation(s). Author information should be included separately on the Title Page.

AI Generative Materials
Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, do not meet the authorship criteria of An-Najah Journals. LLMs cannot be assigned accountable to materials published by An-Najah journals. Any use of an LLM should be clearly documented in the Methods section. However, the use of LLMs or other AI tools for "AI-assisted copy editing" does not require disclosure. "AI-assisted copy editing" refers to enhancing human-written text for clarity, style, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and tone. This may involve wording and formatting adjustments but excludes generative content creation or autonomous editing. Ultimately, authors must take full responsibility for the final text and confirm that the edits reflect their original work.

Title Page
The title page should contain:
• Title of the Article
• Names of Author(s) (in a pre-agreed order)
• Affiliation(s) (Institution, Department, City, State, Country)
• An active email address for the corresponding author
All eligible authors must be identified on a separate first page of the manuscript, including their full names, affiliations, and email addresses.
All individuals who have made a reasonable contribution to the manuscript should be listed as co-authors.
The corresponding author must be authorized by all co-authors, and the order of names must be agreed upon by all authors.
Funding Information: Details of funding bodies must be clearly stated under the "Funding" section or "Acknowledgments" but should not be included in the main body of the manuscript.
A Disclosure Statement regarding any potential conflict of interest must be explicitly stated in the cover letter to the editors.
For all manuscripts, the use of non-discriminatory language is mandatory.
Manuscripts must be typed in Times New Roman, size 12, using a consistent style throughout the document.
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
The preferred file format is Microsoft Word or a compatible format.

Citation Style
In-text citations and references must follow the APA referencing style.
All references should be in the Roman alphabet: To comply with international research and abstract databases (e.g., Web of Science, Scopus), Arabic-language journals must publish their references using the Roman alphabet.

Corresponding Author Responsibilities
Groups of authors must appoint a corresponding author who will act on behalf of all authors throughout the submission, review, and publication process.
The corresponding author must:

• Submit the manuscript, related files, and required information to ANUJR-B.
• Ensure that all co-authors:
• Are included in the author list.
• Appear in an agreed order.
• Are aware of and approve the manuscript’s submission and final version.
• Handle communication with ANUJR-B, including responding to reviewer feedback.
  After acceptance, a proof will be sent to the corresponding author, who must circulate it among co-authors and respond to ANUJR-B on their behalf.
  The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the proof, including correct author names, affiliations, and contact details.
  ANUJR-B considers the corresponding author the primary point of contact for post-publication queries.
  Authors must treat all communications with ANUJR-B as confidential.

Submission Requirements
By submitting a manuscript, the author(s) confirm that:

• They are the authors or authorized agents of the authors and copyright holders.
• The work has been approved for publication by all authors.
• The manuscript has not been previously published and is not under review elsewhere.
• The authors accept full responsibility for the content of the article.
• The article does not contain libelous or unlawful statements or infringe on others' rights.

Authorship Criteria
Authors must take collective responsibility for their work. Authorship should reflect individuals’ contributions to both the research and its reporting. A person qualifies as an author if they meet all the following criteria:

• Made a substantial contribution to the conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation.
• Drafted or critically revised the manuscript for important intellectual content.
• Approved the final version for publication.
  Funding acquisition, data collection, or general supervision does not justify authorship.
  If a multi-authored publication is based on a student’s dissertation or thesis, the student should ideally be listed as the principal author.
  If a supervisor declines co-authorship, their role should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgments section.
  Requests for changes in the author list after submission or publication must be justified and agreed upon by all initially listed authors in writing.

Competing Interests
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including:

• Sources of research funding (financial support, equipment, or materials).
• The role of funders or sponsors in research design, execution, and reporting.
• Any financial or non-financial interests that could influence interpretation of findings.
  Authors must also declare any editorial or review-related relationship with the journal.

For any additional inquiries regarding manuscript submission, formatting, or publication ethics, please contact ANUJR-B editorial office.
Thank you for adhering to these guidelines to ensure a smooth publication process.