محتوى الصفحة
A leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing research in library, information, and archival studies, and indexed in prestigious international databases.
Main Responsibilities
- Creating a scientific reference for researchers in the fields of libraries, information and documents.
- Publishing solid refereed research that contributes to the development and advancement of the specialization.
- Meeting the need of researchers locally, regionally and internationally to publish in the fields of librarise, information and documents.
Editorial Board
Prof. Dr. Khawla Mohammed Al-Shuwaier |
Head | Professor of Information and Documentation at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University |
Prof. Dr. Afif Mohammed Nadeem |
Member | Professor of Libraries and Information at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
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Dr. Hanan Nasser Al-Suqia |
Member | Associate Professor of Library and Information Science at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University |
Dr. Fawzia Saleh Al-Ghamdi |
Member | Associate Professor of Library and Information at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University |
| Prof. Dr. Insaf Omar Mustafa |
Member | Professor of Libraries, Information and Documentation at Cairo University
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| Prof. Dr. Mansour Abdullah Al-Zamel | Member | Professor of Information Science at King Saud University |
Dr. Faisal Abdulaziz Al-Tamimi
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Member
| Director General of the National Center for Documentation and Archives: Saudi Arabia |
| Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Abdul Karim Al-Jundi |
Member | Professor of Library and Information Science at Menoufia University |
Prof. Dr. Rabhi Mustafa Alian |
Member | Professor of Library and Information Science at the University of Jordan
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Advisory Board
| Professor of Libraries and Information at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University |
Head
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Prof. Dr. Alia Madkur Al-Haif |
| Professor of Library and Information Studies at Hail University |
Member | Prof. Dr. Salem Mohammed Al-Salem |
| Professor of Information Science at Cairo University | Member | Prof. Dr. Mohammed Fathi Abdel Hadi |
| Professor of Information Science at King Abdulaziz University | Member | Prof. Dr. Hassan Awad Al-Sarihi |
| Professor of Information Science at King Saud University | Member | Prof. Dr. Abdul Wahab Mohammed Abalkhail |
| Professor of Library and Information Science at Menoufia University | Member | Prof. Dr. Hasnaa Mahmoud Mahgoub |
| Professor of Libraries and Information at the College of Basic Education: Kuwait |
Member | Prof. Dr. Yasser Youssef Abdel-Moati |
| Professor of Information Science at King Abdulaziz University | Member | Prof. Dr. Magda Ezzat Gharib |
| Professor of Libraries, Information and Archives at the Libyan Academy for Graduate Studies |
Member |
Prof. Dr. Ashour Mohammed Al-Shaikhi |
| Professor of Information Technology at the Faculty of Arts: Assiut University |
Member |
Prof. Dr. Amr Saeed Fahim
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Research Submission and Review Procedures
- All submitted research is subject to an initial review by the Editorial Board to determine its suitability for peer review, followed by review by the Advisory Committee to assess its suitability for publication.
- If a manuscript is accepted, the author will be notified accordingly. The journal reserves the right to decline any submission without providing reasons and will notify the author of its decision. Manuscripts will not be returned, whether accepted or rejected.
- Upon acceptance for publication, all publication rights shall be transferred to the journal. The manuscript may not be published in any other print or electronic medium without the written permission of the Editor-in-Chief.
- Submission of a manuscript constitutes the author’s acceptance of the journal’s publication requirements. Authors must make any requested revisions within one month of notification. The Editorial Board reserves the right to determine the publication schedule and priority of accepted manuscripts.
- Authors whose research is published will receive one complimentary copy of the issue in which their work appears.
- The views expressed in published research are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal.
Publication Rules and Guidelines
In accordance with Article 39 of the Basic Law of Governance and the Press and Publications Law, including their amendments and implementing regulations, all publications must comply with the following requirements:
- Comply with Islamic Sharia, applicable laws and regulations, and the Kingdom's policies, plans, and initiatives.
- Do not promote discord or division, undermine national security or public order, harm the Kingdom's relations, or serve foreign interests that conflict with national interests.
- Respect human dignity and rights and refrain from inciting social tensions or containing defamatory or offensive content.
Research Guidelines
- Scope and Originality: Submitted research must fall within the journal's areas of interest—library science, information technology, and documentation—and make an original contribution to knowledge. Research must follow internationally recognized standards of sound scientific methodology and demonstrate objectivity and impartiality in its presentation.
- Originality and Exclusivity: The journal accepts original research papers written in Arabic or English that have not been previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
- Length and Formatting: Research papers must not exceed 40 A4 pages, including the Arabic and English abstracts and references. Manuscripts must be properly formatted and linguistically edited.
- Research Information: The following information must be provided in both Arabic and English: research title, author's name, general and specific area of specialization, and contact information.
- Abstract: Each abstract must not exceed 250 words and should clearly state the research topic, objectives, methodology, key findings, and recommendations. Abstracts must be thoroughly edited.
- Keywords: Each Arabic and English abstract must be followed by keywords that accurately reflect the research topic and the main issues addressed. The number of keywords must not exceed six.
- Page Layout: Page margins must be set to 3 cm on all sides, with single line spacing.
- Arabic Font: Arabic text must be written in Traditional Arabic, using 16-point font for the main text and headings, 13-point font for footnotes and abstracts, and 10-point font for tables and figures. Table headings and captions should be in bold.
- English Font: English text must be written in Times New Roman, using 11-point font for the main text and headings, 9-point font for footnotes and abstracts, and 8-point font for tables and figures. Table headings and captions should be in bold.
Research Structure
Authors should structure their manuscripts in accordance with established scientific research methodology, as follows:
- Introduction: Including the research topic, problem, scope, objectives, methodology, procedures, and research structure.
- Previous Studies: A review of relevant previous studies, where applicable, together with the author's scholarly contribution.
- Research Sections: The research should be coherently divided into sections in accordance with the research structure.
- Content Organization: Each section should address a clearly defined idea that contributes to the central theme of the research.
- Academic Writing: The research should be written in clear, rigorous academic language, free from linguistic and grammatical errors, with accurate and consistent documentation.
- Conclusion: Presenting the main findings and recommendations.
Research Documentation
1. Footnotes and References: Footnotes should include the title of the source, author's name, and volume and page number, in accordance with the applicable scholarly documentation style.
References at the end of the research should be documented as follows:
- Book: Title of the book. Author's last name, first name and other names. Editor/reviewer, if applicable. Edition. City of publication: Publisher, year of publication.
- Unpublished thesis or dissertation: Title of the thesis/dissertation. Author's last name, first name and other names. Degree (Master's thesis/PhD dissertation). Country, College, University, year.
- Journal article: Title of the article. Author's last name, first name and other names. Journal title, volume number, issue number, year of publication, page range.
2. Bibliographic Abbreviations: Where the relevant information is unavailable, the following abbreviations should be used:
- N.P. — No place of publication
- N.P. — No publisher
- N.E. — No edition
- N.D. — No date
3. Foreign-Language References: The journal uses the Chicago style for documenting references in foreign languages
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