Publication Rules

Publication Guidelines and Author Instructions

First: General Principles

  • The journal specializes exclusively in publishing research in the fields of educational and psychological sciences.
  • Manuscripts are published according to the order of their submission date.
  • Each author receives three free offprints, in addition to one copy of the journal at a nominal price.
  • All journal issues are available online عبر the official website ضمن the Open Journal Systems (OJS):
    https://alfatehjournal.uodiyala.edu.iq/index.php/jfath
  • The journal has a mobile application and social media presence (Facebook) to enhance its academic visibility.
  • All correspondence should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief at:
    (University of Diyala / College of Basic Education – Al-Fath Journal)
    or via email:
    fatehjournal@uodiyala.edu.iq
  • Phone (during official working hours):
    +964 07700104443
  • Telegram: @basic150 (also available via WhatsApp and Telegram).

Second: General Submission Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal system:
    https://alfatehjournal.uodiyala.edu.iq/index.php/jfath
  • Each manuscript should include: author name(s), title, abstract, keywords in both Arabic and English, email address, and ORCID ID.
  • The manuscript must be prepared in (Word 2010) format using Times New Roman, font size 16, with margins of 3.17 cm (left and right) and 2.54 cm (top and bottom), and should not exceed 30 pages.
  • Authors must submit a signed declaration confirming that the manuscript has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.
  • All submissions undergo peer review by three specialized reviewers, in addition to linguistic editing.
  • References within the text should follow the format (Author, Year: Page), e.g., (Qatami, 2000: 35) and (Mark, 2000: 35)(APA v6).
  • References must be listed at the end of the manuscript, with the title of the source in italics. Example:
    Al-Shawk, Nouri & Al-Kubaisi, Rafi (2001): Guide for Researchers in Writing Research in Physical Education, University of Baghdad, Baghdad.
  • Arabic references must be translated into English and listed after the Arabic references, maintaining identical numbering and formatting.
  • Publication fees are based on the number of pages: 150,000 IQD for up to 20 pages, with an additional 5,000 IQD per extra page. For non-Iraqi authors, the publication fee is 200 USD.

Third: Author Rights

The journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users to copy, distribute, adapt, and use the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original source, a DOI link is included, and any modifications are clearly indicated.

Authors retain copyright of their published work, while the journal ensures proper citation and dissemination in accordance with academic standards.

Fourth: Publication Ethics

The journal is committed to the highest standards of integrity and transparency in scholarly publishing and adheres to the following principles:

  • No submission fees are charged.
  • No Article Processing Charges (APC) are required prior to acceptance for peer review.
  • Manuscripts are not accepted for publication in exchange for gifts or unethical agreements.
  • The journal does not claim representation of any unaffiliated individuals or institutions.
  • Authors’ personal data are kept confidential and are not used without explicit consent.

Fifth: Author Declaration

Authors are required to submit a signed and officially endorsed declaration from their affiliated institution confirming the originality of the manuscript and that it has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

                Download the pledge file and submit it with the research paper