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What We Publish

NAHJ Journal welcomes original, previously unpublished research across its three thematic pillars: Cultural and Historical Studies, Neuro-Humanities and Cognitive Theory, and Critical Modernity and Social Dynamics. We publish three types of contributions:

Research Article

6,000 to 10,000 words

Original scholarly research with full argumentation, evidence, and engagement with existing literature. Standard article format with abstract and references.

Review Essay

3,000 to 6,000 words

Critical engagement with one or more recent publications, situating them within broader scholarly conversations. More than a book review — an essay in its own right.

Research Note

1,500 to 3,000 words

A short, focused contribution addressing a single argument, methodological question, or intervention in an ongoing debate. Footnotes are welcome but not required. References must be cited consistently throughout.

Submission Requirements

Language

English. Arabic-language submissions may be considered with an English abstract.

File format

Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.tex with PDF)

Font

Times New Roman or similar serif, 12pt, double-spaced

Margins

1 inch / 2.5cm on all sides

Abstract

150 to 250 words for research articles and review essays. Not required for research notes.

Keywords

4 to 6 keywords following the abstract

Citations

Chicago author-date style, applied consistently throughout. Footnotes for discursive notes only.

Anonymity

Manuscripts must be fully anonymised. Remove all identifying information.

Transliteration

Use IJMES transliteration standard for Arabic. Apply consistently.

Originality

Must not be under review elsewhere or previously published

Review Process

All submissions undergo initial editorial screening for scope and quality. Manuscripts that pass screening are sent for double-blind peer review by at least two qualified scholars.

We aim to provide decisions within 10 weeks of submission. Decisions include: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. All decisions are accompanied by reviewer comments.

Submit

Complete the online submission form with your anonymised manuscript and cover letter.

Editorial Review

The editorial team assesses scope fit and minimum quality standards. Response within 2 weeks.

Peer Review

Qualifying manuscripts are sent to two independent reviewers. Double-blind throughout.

Decision

Authors receive a decision with full reviewer comments within 10 weeks of submission.

Revision

Revised manuscripts are reviewed by the original reviewers or editors as appropriate.

Publication

Accepted articles are typeset, proofread, and published open access with a DOI.

Open Access & Copyright

NAHJ Journal is fully open access. All published articles are freely available immediately upon publication with no embargo period and no subscription fees for readers.

Authors retain copyright. Published articles are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0), meaning anyone may share and adapt the work provided they give appropriate credit. Authors grant NAHJ Journal an exclusive licence to publish and distribute the work. Authors may self-archive accepted manuscripts in institutional repositories at any time. There are no article processing charges. Publication in NAHJ Journal is free for authors.