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Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

Author Guidelines 2025

Instructions to Authors

Submission and Evaluation Process for JJOAS-H

Submissions and evaluations are managed through the JJOAS-H online system. The entire process typically takes 40 to 90 days and follows a double-blind peer-review procedure. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from one another.

To facilitate this, authors are required to submit the manuscript and the title page as two separate files in Microsoft Word format:

  • Title Page: This must include the authors' names in order, their affiliations, and contact details.
  • Anonymized Manuscript: The manuscript should exclude all identifying information, such as author names and affiliations, to ensure the double-blind review process is maintained.

Title Page Requirements:

The title page must include:

  • Article Title: Titles should be concise, informative, and free of abbreviations or formulae unless commonly recognized (e.g., DNA).
  • Author(s) Name(s): List all authors by first and last names, ensuring the correct spelling. You may also include the author's name in their native script in parentheses after the English version, if applicable.
  • Affiliation(s): Provide affiliation details for each author using a lower-case superscript letter to link the author to their affiliation. Include the full postal address and email address for each affiliation.
  • Corresponding Author: Clearly identify the corresponding author and include their current contact details.
  • Present/Permanent Address: If an author has changed addresses since conducting the research, include a footnote with the present address, but list the main affiliation where the research was conducted.

Anonymized Manuscript Specifications:

To ensure a proper double-blind review process, the manuscript should exclude any identifying details such as:

  • Author names
  • Affiliations
  • References to authors’ own work (self-citations) should be minimized, and all identifying information, including figures and tables, should be anonymized.

General Manuscript Guidelines:

  • Word Limit: The manuscript should be between 4,000 and 8,000 words, including references.
  • Self-Citations: Self-citations must not exceed 20%.
  • Title Length: The title should not exceed 20 words.
  • Abstract Length: The abstract must not exceed 300 words (see details below).
  • Font Type:
    • Arabic: Calibri
    • English: Mongolian Baiti
  • Font Size:
    • Manuscript: 12
    • Main Titles: 14 (bold)
    • Subtitles: 12 (bold)
    • Table and Figure Titles: 12 (bold)
    • Table Content: 11
  • Paragraph Indentation: Indent the first line of each paragraph.
  • Reference List: Use hanging indentation for references.
  • Reference Style: APA 7th Edition (See details below).

Manuscript Structure (Excluding Educational Science Manuscripts):

  1. Title (English)
  2. Title (Arabic) (If the manuscript is in Arabic)
  3. Abstract (English) with Keywords (English)
  4. Abstract (Arabic) with Keywords (Arabic) (If the manuscript is in Arabic)
  5. Introduction:
    • Theoretical framework and previous studies.
    • Summary and comments on previous studies (if any).
  6. Problem of the Study and Its Questions:
    • Study questions.
  7. Objectives of the Study and Its Importance:
    • Objectives and significance of the study.
  8. Study Terms (If any).
  9. Limitations of the Study:
    • Study limitations.
  10. Method, Procedures, or Study Plan and its Discussion.
  11. Study Results and Discussion.
  12. Recommendations.
  13. Acknowledgments (optional).
  14. Ethics Declaration (See details below).
  15. Data Availability Statement (See details below).
  16. Funding (See details below).
  17. Conflicts of Interest Statement (See details below).
  18. Author Contributions (See details below).
  19. Consent for Publication (See details below).
  20. Appendices (If any).
  21. References: APA 7th Edition (See details below).

Educational Science/Applied Linguistics Manuscript Structure:

  1. Title (English)
  2. Title (Arabic) (If the manuscript is in Arabic)
  3. Abstract (English) with Keywords (English)
  4. Abstract (Arabic) with Keywords (Arabic) (If the manuscript is in Arabic)
  5. Introduction:
    • Theoretical framework and previous studies.
    • Summary and comments on previous studies (if any).
  6. Problem of the Study and its Questions:
    • Study questions.
  7. Objectives of the Study and its Importance:
    • Objectives and significance of the study.
  8. Study Terms (If any).
  9. Limitations of the Study:
    • Study limitations.
  10. Method and Procedures:
    • Study methodology, variables (if any), population, sample, tools, procedures, and statistical processing.
  11. Study Results and Discussion.
  12. Recommendations.
  13. Acknowledgments (optional).
  14. Ethics Declaration (See details below).
  15. Data Availability Statement (See details below).
  16. Funding (See details below).
  17. Conflicts of Interest Statement (See details below).
  18. Author Contributions (See details below).
  19. Consent for Publication (See details below).
  20. Appendices (If any).
  21. References: APA 7th Edition (See details below).

Abstract and Keywords:

Abstract:

  • Provide a concise and factual abstract between 150-300 words in both Arabic and English. The abstract should clearly present the purpose, significant results, and conclusions of the study.
  • The abstract should stand alone, as it might be presented separately from the article.
  • Avoid citing references in the abstract; if necessary, cite them by author and year.
  • Use of non-standard abbreviations should be minimized, with definitions provided at first mention.

Keywords:

  • Include 3-7 keywords in both Arabic and English for indexing purposes. Avoid multi-word phrases unless they are standard terms in the field. Abbreviations should be well-established.

Submission Checklist: Before submitting, ensure the following:

  • The corresponding author is clearly designated with their complete contact details.
  • Submit the manuscript in an editable Word format (.doc/.docx), not a PDF.
  • Include all necessary files, such as keywords, figure captions, and tables.
  • Perform thorough spelling and grammar checks.
  • Verify that all references are correctly cited within the manuscript and listed in the reference section.
  • Obtain permissions for any copyrighted material.
  • Be aware that all papers are published as open access, and authors are responsible for the Article Processing Charges (APC), which may be covered by the corresponding author's institution or funder.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

The Jordan Journal of Applied Science Humanities Series charges a publication fee of 200US dollars for each article accepted for publication. This fee helps cover the costs associated with the open access publication process, including peer review, editing, and online hosting.

ORCID Integration in Our Journal

We are committed to enhancing the visibility and accessibility of our authors' work. As part of this commitment, we have integrated ORCID IDs into our journal's metadata. We strongly encourage all authors to provide their ORCID ID during the submission process.

Through including ORCID IDs:

  • We ensure accurate author identification and attribution.
  • We enhance the discoverability of our authors' publications.
  • We contribute to an interconnected scholarly communication ecosystem.

Please include your ORCID ID in your submission to assist us in maintaining high standards of authorship integrity and visibility.

Copyright Notice  

This journal allows and encourages authors to promote their submissions and published works on personal websites or within relevant institutional repositories, whether before or after publication, especially when such promotion is accompanied by a detailed presentation (if possible) that enhances the value of publishing in this journal.

Privacy Statement 

The names of people and email addresses that are saved on this site will be used exclusively for the purposes stipulated by the journal and will not be available for any other purposes or for any third party.

Ethical Approval for Research Involving Human or Animal Participants

Prior to submission, all research involving human or animal participants must obtain ethical approval from the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB), Ethics Committee, or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Authors must submit documentation of this approval with their manuscript. This documentation should clearly state the name and contact information of the approving body, the approval date, and the approval number. Manuscripts must also describe how all ethical standards were followed (including informed consent for human participants and adherence to appropriate animal care guidelines), regardless of the source of these standards. The APA Publication Manual (7th ed., 2020) offers guidance on reporting such research.

Data Availability Statement

To ensure transparency and reproducibility, authors must provide a data availability statement outlining how the supporting data for this study can be accessed.  This statement should be included as a separate section within the manuscript before the references.  If data is not publicly available, authors must clearly explain why, specifying the reasons (e.g., ethical restrictions related to privacy or confidentiality, legal restrictions, or data size limitations preventing public deposition).

Funding Disclosure

Authors are required to clearly disclose any funding sources that supported their research. This includes detailing the name(s) of the funding organization(s) and grant numbers, if applicable. If the research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies, authors should state 'No funding was received for this study'. This transparency is essential for maintaining the integrity of the research published in our journal.

Author Contribution Statement

All authors listed on a manuscript must provide specific contributions to the work. Each author should clearly outline their role, which may include, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Conceptualization: Formulating the ideas and objectives of the research.
  • Data Curation: Collecting and maintaining the data involved in the study.
  • Methodology: Designing and developing the research methods employed.
  • Investigation: Conducting experiments, surveys, or other research activities to gather data.
  • Software: Developing or contributing to software tools or scripts used in the research.
  • Resources: providing resources that are essential for conducting the research.
  • Project Administration: Authors who contribute in this way manage the project logistics, ensuring that it progresses smoothly and meets deadlines.
  • Validation: Authors contribute by reviewing the data and results to ensure that they are consistent and correctly reported. This may include cross-checking findings with additional analyses or re-running experiments to confirm outcomes.
  • Visualization: Creating figures, graphs, or other visual representations of the data.
  • Writing - Original Draft Preparation: Creating the initial version of the manuscript.
  • Writing - Review and Editing: Revising and refining the manuscript based on feedback.
  • Supervision: Overseeing the research processes and ensuring adherence to ethical standards.
  • Funding Acquisition: Securing financial support for the research.
  • Formal Analysis: Performing statistical analyses and interpretations of the data to support the research findings.

It is mandatory that all authors contribute to the drafting and writing processes of the manuscript. This ensures that all parties are accountable for the content and integrity of the work presented. This Author Contribution Statement is usually added before the reference list at the end of the manuscript.

Declaration of interest’s statement\ Conflicts of Interest Statement

Authors must also declare that they have no competing interests related to the submitted work.  This declaration should appear in the published work and should be placed in a new section before the references list.

Declaration of Generative AI in Scientific Writing

Authors must disclose the use of any AI tools in the research and writing process, including but not limited to those used for literature reviews, data analysis, text generation, or editing.  The authors should clearly specify the AI tools utilized, the specific tasks they performed, and the reasons for their use (e.g., proofreading).  Authors retain full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and ethical implications of the submitted work.  Following AI tool use, authors must review and revise the generated content to ensure accuracy, originality, proper attribution, and adherence to all journal guidelines and ethical standards.  AI and AI-assisted technologies should not be listed or cited as authors or co-authors on the manuscript. Authorship implies intellectual contributions, critical judgment, and accountability, which can only be assumed by human researchers. Any instances of plagiarism or other breaches of ethical conduct will result in rejection of the manuscript. The statement will appear in the published work and should be placed in a new section before the references list. An example:

Title of new section: Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.

Statement: During the preparation of this work the author(s) used [NAME TOOL / SERVICE] in order to [REASON]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the published article.

The declaration does not apply to the use of basic tools, such as tools used to check grammar, spelling and references. If you have nothing to disclose, you do not need to add a statement.

References Style

General Formatting Tips for APA 7th Edition

Alphabetical Order:

  • Arrange entries alphabetically by the last name of the first author.
  • For multiple works by the same author, list them chronologically (from earliest to latest).

Hanging Indent:

  • Use a hanging indent format: the first line of each reference is flush left, and subsequent lines are indented by 0.5 inches.

Italics:

  • Italicize titles of books and journals.
  • For journal articles, italicize the journal name and volume number, but not the article title.

DOIs and URLs:

  • Always include a DOI if available.
  • If no DOI is available, provide the URL for online sources.
  • Format DOIs as: https://doi.org/xxxxxx.

Capitalization:

  • Capitalize only the first word of the title, the first word after a colon or dash, and any proper nouns in the titles of books and articles.
  • For journal titles, capitalize all major words.

Publisher Information:

  • Include the publisher's name for books, omitting terms like "Publisher," "Co.," "Inc.," etc.
  1. The Qur'an

Format: Title of the Qur'an (Year). Publisher.

Example: The Holy Qur'an (1993). Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an.

  1. Quranic Verses

Format: Title of the Qur'an (Year, Surah: Ayah). Publisher.

Example: The Holy Qur'an (1993, 2:255). Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an.

  1. The Prophet’s Hadith

Format: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the hadith. In Title of the collection (Vol. Volume

number, pp. page range). Publisher.

Example: Al-Bukhari, M. I. (1997). The collection of authentic hadith: A complete Sahih al-Bukhari. Dar-us-Salam Publications.

  1. Book

Format: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitles. Publisher.

Example: Smith, J. A. (2020). Understanding psychology: An introduction. Psychology Press.

  1. Journal Article

Format: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, volume number (issue number), page range. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy

Example: Brown, L. B., & Green, T. R. (2021). The impact of social media on communication. Journal of Communication Studies, 45(3), 234-245. https://doi.org/10.1234/jcs.2021.4567

  1. Doctoral Thesis

Format: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of doctoral thesis (Doctoral dissertation). Name of Institution. URL

Example: Miller, R. A. (2020). Exploring the effects of stress on academic performance (Doctoral dissertation). University of California. https://www.university.edu/theses/miller2020

  1. Master’s Thesis

Format: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of master’s thesis (master’s thesis). Name of Institution. URL

Example: Johnson, L. M. (2019). The impact of social media on youth communication (master’s thesis). New York University. https://www.nyu.edu/theses/johnson2019

  1. Article Published in a Symposium

Format: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of the symposium proceedings (pp. page range). Publisher.

Example: Clark, D. (2022). Innovations in education technology. In S. J. Smith (Ed.), Proceedings of the International Education Symposium (pp. 120-130). Education Press.

  1. Article Published in a Conference

Format: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of the conference proceedings (pp. page range). Publisher.

Example: Lee, H. (2021). Advances in machine learning. In T. K. Brown (Ed.), Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence (pp. 80-90). AI Publishing.

  1. Government Report

Format: Government Agency. (Year). Title of report (Report No. if applicable). URL

Example: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020). Annual report on health disparities (Report No. 2020-1234). https://www.hhs.gov/reports/2020-annual-disparities

  1. Institutional Publications

Format: Institution Name. (Year). Title of the publication. URL

Example: World Health Organization. (2021). Global health estimates: Life expectancy and mortality. https://www.who.int/global-health-estimates

  1. Document

Format: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of document. Publisher. URL

Example: Johnson, K. (2021). Corporate sustainability report. GreenTech Corp. https://www.greentech.com/reports/sustainability

  1. Laws

Format: Name of Law, Title or Section Number, Volume Source § Section Number (Year). URL (if applicable)

Example: Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 (1970). https://www.epa.gov/clean-air-act-overview

  1. Court Rulings

Format: Case Name, Volume Reporter Page (Court Year). URL (if applicable)

Example: Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954). https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/347/483/

  1. Local or State Laws

Format: Name of Law, Statute Number (Year). URL (if applicable)

Example: California Family Code § 700 (2020). https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection?lawCode=FAM&sectionNum=700

  1. Website

Format: Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the page. Website Name. URL

Example: Johnson, M. (2023, January 15). The effects of climate change on coastal cities. Environmental News. https://www.environmentalnews.com/climate-change-coastal-cities

  1. Blog

Format: Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the blog post. Blog Name. URL

Example: Garcia, R. (2022, March 10). Tips for sustainable living. Eco Blog. https://www.ecoblog.com/sustainable-living-tips

  1. YouTube Video

Format: Author, A. A. [Username]. (Year, Month Day). Title of the video [Video]. YouTube. URL

Example: Smith, J. [SmithChannel]. (2024, February 1). Understanding climate change [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example

  1. Tweet
    Format: Author, A. A. [Username]. (Year, Month Day). Content of the tweet [Tweet]. Twitter. URL

Example: Johnson, L. [ljohnson]. (2023, August 25). I’m excited to share my latest research on environmental policies! [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/ljohnson/status/example

General In-Text Citation

  • Parenthetical Citation:

(Author's Last Name, Year).

Example: (Al-Zaydi, 2020).

  • Narrative Citation:

The author's name appears in the text, with the year in parentheses.

Example: Al-Zaydi (2020) stated that...

Citing by Number of Authors

  • One Author:

(Al-Zaydi, 2020) or "Al-Zaydi (2020) indicated that..."

  • Two Authors:

(Al-Zaydi & Al-Saeed, 2021) or "Al-Zaydi and Al-Saeed (2021) noted that..."

  • Three or More Authors:

Use the first author's last name followed by "et al." in the in-text citation.
(Al-Zaydi et al., 2022) or "Al-Zaydi et al. (2022) found that..."

Citing Electronic Sources

  • If the source has an author and publication date, it is treated the same as printed sources.
  • If the source has no author, use a shortened version of the title:

("Education in the Arab World," 2019).

Citing Religious Texts (e.g., the Qur'an and Hadith)

  • Qur'an:

Cite by mentioning the name of the chapter and verse number without a date:

(Qur'an, Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 5).

  • Hadith:
    Cite by mentioning the source and hadith number if available:

(Al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 123).