Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: February 15, 2025
  1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing or using the An-Najah Journals website ("Site"), you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, you are required to cease using the Site immediately.

  2. Use of Content All content published on the Site, including but not limited to articles, images, and data ("Content"), is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. Users may:

    • Access, download, and print Content for personal and non-commercial use.
    • Share or cite published articles while giving proper attribution.

    Reproducing, redistributing, or modifying Content for commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written consent from An-Najah Journals.

  3. User Conduct Users of the Site must not:

    • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
    • Use the Site for fraudulent or misleading purposes.
    • Disrupt the Site's functionality or compromise its security.

    Users are encouraged to report any violations or security concerns to the contact provided in Section 12. Any breach of these Terms may result in access restrictions.

  4. Submission of Materials By submitting materials (e.g., manuscripts) to An-Najah Journals, authors agree to:

    • Retain copyright but grant the journal a non-exclusive license for publication and distribution.
    • Confirm that their work is original, does not infringe on third-party rights, and complies with ethical standards.
  5. Confidentiality The peer-review process follows a double-blind review system to maintain impartiality. Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to maintain the confidentiality of all manuscript details prior to publication.
  6. Open Access and Licensing All published articles are freely accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which allows non-commercial sharing and adaptation with proper attribution.
  7. Disclaimers The Site and its Content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, including accuracy or reliability. The journal is not liable for errors, omissions, or any damages resulting from the use of published materials.

  8. Limitation of Liability An-Najah Journals shall not be held responsible for any loss, damages, or liabilities arising from:

    • Users’ reliance on published research.
    • Technical issues or interruptions in Site accessibility.
    • Third-party content or external website links.
  9. Third-Party Links The Site may contain links to third-party websites. An-Najah Journals does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content or practices of external sites.
  10. Changes to Terms We reserve the right to modify these Terms at our discretion and will notify users of significant updates via the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes implies acceptance of the updated Terms.
  11. Governing Law These Terms are governed by the laws of Palestine. Any disputes will be handled in accordance with local legal procedures.

  12. Contact Information For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, you may contact us at:

    An-Najah National University
    Nablus, Palestine
    P.O. Box 7
    Tel: (970)(9) 2345113
    Fax: (970)(9) 2345982
    Email: [email protected]

Other Policies

  1. Peer Review Policy
    • The peer-review process is integral to maintaining the quality and integrity of published research. Reviewers are expected to adhere to the following principles:
      • Maintain confidentiality and refrain from sharing or discussing manuscripts.
      • Provide fair and unbiased evaluations based on originality, contribution, and technical quality.
      • Adhere to ethical considerations, such as identifying potential conflicts of interest.
    • Review timelines must be respected to ensure timely publication.
  2. Submission and Author Guidelines

    • Manuscripts must adhere to the journal’s formatting requirements, including:

      • File types: Word or LaTeX templates.
      • Properly formatted figures, tables, and citations.
    • Ethical considerations must be followed, including proper attribution and avoidance of plagiarism.
    • Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest at the time of submission.
  3. Publication Ethics Policy

    • Authors, editors, and reviewers are held to high ethical standards, including:

      • Honesty, originality, and proper attribution of work.
      • Disclosure and management of conflicts of interest.
      • Strict adherence to anti-plagiarism policies.
    • Allegations of misconduct will be reviewed by the journal’s ethics committee, and appropriate actions will be taken.
  4. Open Access & Copyright Policy
    • All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, allowing non-commercial sharing with proper attribution.
    • Authors retain copyright but grant An-Najah Journals the right to distribute and publish their work.
    • Use of third-party content requires proper attribution and adherence to licensing terms.
  5. Revenue & Funding Policy
    • The journal is fully funded by An-Najah National University, ensuring no article processing charges or subscription fees for authors and