Manuscript Organization

Manuscript Organization

Abstracts and Keywords

All manuscripts must include identical abstracts in Arabic and English, each structured as one paragraph with a word count of 150–200 words. Abstracts should be organized as follows:

  • Objectives: Define the primary aim of the research.
  • Methods: Describe the methodology and tools used (e.g., surveys, interviews, analytical frameworks).
  • Results: Present the key findings concisely.
  • Conclusions: Highlight the main insights and implications.

Immediately after the abstract, authors must include 3 to 7 keywords in brackets. Keywords should be specific, relevant, and avoid vague or plural terms to improve visibility in academic databases.

Manuscript Length and Formatting

  • Total word count, including figures, tables, drawings, and appendices, must not exceed 8,000 words (A4 paper size).
  • Figures and tables should be placed within the text with clear and descriptive captions.

Manuscript Structure

To ensure clarity and uniformity, manuscripts should follow this sequence:

  1. Introduction: Present the theoretical framework and review of related literature.
  2. Statement of the Problem: Define the research problem, questions, or hypotheses.
  3. Significance of the Study: Explain the relevance and contribution of the study.
  4. Study Limitations (if applicable): Outline any research constraints.
  5. Definitions of Concepts and Terms: Clarify key terms and constructs.
  6. Methodology: Describe the research design, population, sample, instruments, procedures, and analysis techniques.
  7. Results and Discussion: Present findings and interpret them in light of existing research.
  8. Conclusions and Recommendations: Summarize insights and suggest directions for future research.
  9. References: Include a complete and properly formatted list of all sources.

Citation and Referencing Guidelines

All citations and references must follow the APA Style (7th Edition).

  • In-text citations use the format (Author, Year). Include page numbers for direct quotes.
  • Reference list should be alphabetical by the author's last name and chronological for multiple works by the same author.
  • For same-year publications by the same author, use letters to distinguish them (e.g., 2021a, 2021b).

For full guidelines, refer to: APA Style | Cornell APA Help

Examples (APA 7th Edition)

  • Journal Article:
    Smith, J. A., & Brown, L. K. (2020). The impact of digital learning on student engagement. Journal of Educational Research, 45(3), 245–260. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/jer.2020.045
  • Book:
    Johnson, P. R. (2018). Educational psychology: A modern approach (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
  • Book Chapter:
    Miller, S. D. (2019). The role of motivation in learning. In T. R. Carter & L. B. Hughes (Eds.), Advances in educational psychology (pp. 102–120). Cambridge University Press.
  • Website:
    World Health Organization. (2021, June 15). Mental health and COVID-19. WHO. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-and-covid-19
  • Conference Paper (Published):
    Lopez, G. A. (2022). AI applications in higher education. In J. B. Smith (Ed.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (pp. 45–58). Springer. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/edtech.2022.045
  • Thesis (Unpublished):
    Almeida, P. T. (2020). The role of bilingual education in cognitive development (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Harvard University.
  • Thesis (Published):
    Williams, R. J. (2019). Examining leadership styles in higher education (Publication No. 123456) [Doctoral dissertation, Stanford University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. https://www.proquest.com/dissertations/123456