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Submission Preparation Checklist

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:

  1. 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

  2. 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).

Manuscript Submission

  • Submit manuscripts online via Qalaai Zanist Journal’s submission system.

  • Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • After submission, authorship modifications (addition/removal/reordering) are not permitted.

  • Manuscripts may be rejected without peer review if they do not comply with guidelines or are beyond the journal’s scope.

Post-Acceptance

Availability of Accepted Articles

  • Accepted manuscripts are published online promptly (PDF format) with a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for citation and indexing.

Proofs

  • Authors receive one set of page proofs (PDF) for checking accuracy in text, tables, and figures before final publication.

Final Checklist Before Submission

  • Title Page: Includes title, author names, designations, affiliations, email, ORCID, and corresponding author’s contact details.

  • Peer Review Suggestions: Provide at least three potential reviewers.

  • Abstract: Unstructured, max. 250 words.

  • References: Formatted using EndNote reference management system.

  • Tables: Placed on a separate page.

  • Figures: Submitted separately in JPG (300 dpi) format, with captions at the end of the manuscript.

  • Conflict of Interest Statement: Included.

  • Cover Letter: Included.

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