Publication Conditions

Journal of Future Studies – Sirte University

The Journal of Future Studies – Sirte University selects research papers and studies for publication based on scientific originality, methodological soundness, quality of content, and alignment with the journal’s objectives and scope of interest in future studies and foresight research. All submitted manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and peer review in accordance with the journal’s approved procedures and policies.

First: Originality and Relevance to the Journal’s Scope

1. The manuscript must be original and provide a clear scientific or practical contribution to knowledge in its field of specialization.
2. The manuscript must not have been previously published, either in whole or in part, in a form that constitutes prior publication of the same work. It must not be under consideration for publication by another journal at the same time.
3. The manuscript must demonstrate a clear future-oriented or foresight dimension appropriate to the nature of the study, such as analyzing future trends, examining emerging issues, developing potential scenarios, or evaluating future alternatives, opportunities, challenges, and impacts.
4. The manuscript must clearly identify its research problem, objectives, and significance, and must draw on relevant scientific literature and an appropriate methodology suited to the nature of the study.
5. The findings, conclusions, and recommendations must be consistent with the evidence and data presented in the manuscript.
6. Authors must adhere to the principles of academic integrity and intellectual property rights and disclose funding sources and any conflicts of interest, where applicable.

Second: Types of Research and Scholarly Works Accepted

The journal welcomes original research papers and studies with a future-oriented or foresight dimension, including:

1. Original scientific research papers.
2. Analytical and theoretical studies that provide scientific frameworks or perspectives for anticipating the future.
3. Applied, quantitative, and qualitative studies that analyze future trends or develop potential scenarios.
4. Interdisciplinary studies that connect different fields of specialization to address shared future-oriented issues.

The journal may also accept scholarly book reviews, commentaries, and critical discussions relevant to its scope, subject to any specific requirements announced by the Editorial Board for such works.

The journal’s areas of interest include, but are not limited to, economics, management, political science, social sciences, humanities, education, health, engineering, natural and applied sciences, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, energy, the environment, and sustainable development.

The journal is not restricted to any single academic discipline. However, submitted manuscripts must align with its scope and provide a clear scholarly examination of future-oriented or foresight-related issues.

Third: Languages of Publication and Abstracts

1. The journal accepts manuscripts in Arabic and English.
2. Each manuscript must include two abstracts, one in Arabic and one in English. Each abstract must not exceed 250 words.
3. Each abstract should present the research problem, objectives, methodology, main findings, and conclusions, as appropriate to the nature of the study.
4. Each abstract must be accompanied by no more than five keywords in both Arabic and English.
5. The language must be clear and accurate, and the English translation of the title and content must faithfully reflect the original manuscript.

Fourth: Author Information and Peer Review Requirements

1. A separate title page must be submitted with the manuscript. It must include the title in Arabic and English, the names of all authors, their academic degrees, fields of specialization, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and identification of the corresponding author.
2. The manuscript file intended for peer review must be free of authors’ names and any information that could reveal their identities, including identifying information in the main text, footnotes, and electronic file properties.
3. All authors must approve the submission of the manuscript and the order in which their names appear.
4. The journal may request a brief curriculum vitae or additional documents when necessary.

Fifth: Manuscript Length and Formatting

1. Manuscripts must be prepared on A4 paper and must not exceed 30 pages, including abstracts, tables, figures, references, and appendices, unless otherwise approved by the Editorial Board.
2. Arabic manuscripts must use Traditional Arabic font, while English manuscripts must use Times New Roman.
3. Font sizes must comply with the following requirements:
• Main headings: 16-point bold.
• Subheadings: 14-point bold.
• Arabic main text: 14-point.
• English main text: 12-point.
• Arabic abstract: 12-point italic.
• English abstract: 10-point.
• Footnotes: 10-point.
4. Margins should be approximately 2.5 cm on all four sides. Consistency must be maintained in heading and paragraph formatting and page numbering.
5. Manuscripts must be submitted in an editable Microsoft Word format, using the journal’s approved template whenever available.

Sixth: Citations and References

1. Manuscripts must follow the APA referencing style, in accordance with the edition adopted by the journal.
2. Quotations, ideas, and data derived from other sources must be cited in the text. Page numbers must be provided for direct quotations whenever available.
3. All sources cited in the text must correspond to the entries in the reference list.
4. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of reference information, including author names, publication years, titles, journal or publisher details, DOI identifiers, and electronic links, where available.
5. Authors should rely on credible sources directly relevant to the research topic, give due consideration to recent literature, and avoid overlooking important foundational sources.

Seventh: Tables, Figures, and Data

1. Tables, figures, images, and equations must be numbered consecutively according to their order of appearance in the manuscript and referred to in the text.
2. Each table or figure must have a clear title. Sources of data or reproduced materials must be acknowledged where applicable.
3. Tables and figures must be clear and legible, and the data presented must be consistent with the findings reported in the manuscript.
4. Authors are responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions to use materials protected by copyright.
5. The journal may request supporting research data or instruments to verify the findings, while respecting privacy, confidentiality, and applicable legal and ethical rights.

Eighth: Research Ethics

1. Authors must adhere to the principles of academic integrity and research ethics. Plagiarism, fabrication, manipulation of data or results, duplicate publication, and unjustified authorship are prohibited.
2. Funding sources and conflicts of interest must be disclosed where applicable.
3. The necessary ethical and institutional approvals must be obtained for studies that require them.
4. The use of generative artificial intelligence tools must be disclosed in accordance with the journal’s published policy. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy of the content, references, data, and analyses.
5. The Editorial Board may take appropriate action if violations of research integrity are identified, in accordance with the journal’s policies and the nature of the violation.

Ninth: General Provisions

1. Receipt of a manuscript, successful completion of the initial screening, or referral for peer review does not guarantee acceptance for publication.
2. The Editorial Board reserves the right to return manuscripts for completion of requirements, request scientific or linguistic revisions, or decline manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s scope and scholarly standards.
3. The published requirements apply to manuscripts in accordance with the date on which they are formally approved and published. Authors should consult the journal’s official website for the latest version.