As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
The submission file is in Microsoft Word document file format.
Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines
Submission Requirements
Before submitting a manuscript to Qalaai Zanist Journal, authors must adhere to all journal guidelines. Detailed instructions are provided in three languages (Kurdish, Arabic, and English) in the official document.
Manuscript Types
Qalaai Zanist Journal accepts two types of manuscripts:
Review Articles: Must focus on a current topic. The required sections include:
Cover Letter
Title Page
Abstract (unstructured, max. 250 words)
Keywords
Introduction
References (max. 60)
Tables and Figures (if applicable) with titles and legends
Conflict of Interest Statement
Original Articles: Manuscripts should be written in:
English: Times New Roman
Kurdish: Noto Naskh Arabic UI
Arabic: Arial Authors should avoid excessive use of long sentences and passive voice. Spelling and grammar checks are highly recommended.
Manuscript Structure
The manuscript should not exceed 30 pages and should be structured as follows:
1. Cover Letter
2. Title Page
Title: Clear and concise, without references, abbreviations, or chemical compounds.
Authors and Affiliations: Full names with superscript letters for affiliations, including department, faculty/college, university, city, and country.
3. Abstract and Keywords
Informative summary (max. 250 words) covering research purpose, main findings, and conclusions.
Four to six keywords must be included.
4. Introduction
Provides essential background, avoiding excessive review. Ends with a clear research question.
5. Materials and Methods
Detailed explanation of experimental procedures, citing previous methods where applicable.
Mention brand names and company details for equipment, instruments, and chemicals.
Ethical considerations for human and animal studies must be stated.
6. Results
Presents findings objectively using text, tables, and figures. Data should not be repeated in multiple formats.
7. Discussion
Compares findings with previous research, emphasizing key insights.
Avoids repetition of detailed data.
8. Conclusion
Summarizes key findings, linking them to the study objectives.
May include new hypotheses and recommendations.
9. References
Follow the Harvard Referencing Style:
Books: Harrow, R. (2005). No Place to Hide. Simon & Schuster, New York, NY.
Book Chapters: Calabrese, F.A. (2005). "The early pathways: theory to practice." In: Stankosky, M. (Ed.), Creating the Discipline of Knowledge Management. Elsevier, New York, NY, pp. 15-20.
Journal Articles: Capizzi, M.T., & Ferguson, R. (2005). "Loyalty trends for the twenty-first century." Journal of Consumer Marketing, 22(2), 72-80.
Thesis: Zubakova, R. (2007). Analysis of the mechanisms influencing the expression of blood pressure regulating systems. Ph.D. Dissertation, Heidelberg University.
10. Tables and Figures
Provided in the manuscript template.
Figures should be submitted as separate JPG files (300 dpi resolution).
