About the Journal

Dawaat Journal is an Iraqi journal published in 2014 by the Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs / Al-Atabat Al-Husseiniya Al-Muqaddasa.

It is a peer-reviewed journal approved for academic promotions of Iraqi university professors and to support scientific research.

  1. The journal is published quarterly, with four issues each year.

  2. The journal is financially supported by the funding from Al-Atabat Al-Husseiniya Al-Muqaddasa.

  • In line with its academic mission to support scholarly research, Dawaat Journal publishes research papers for free, without any fees, to encourage researchers and facilitate the exchange of knowledge.

  1. The journal has specific rules and guidelines for publishing research, which are provided to researchers (Researcher's Guide).

  2. The new website of the journal, which uses the Open Journal System (OJS), is available at: http://dawatjournal.com.

  3. The journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

  4. The journal is indexed in Google Scholar.

  5. The journal has an official deposit number at the National Library and Documents House in Baghdad: No. 1963, in 2014.

  6. All research submissions to the journal are subjected to plagiarism detection through the Turnitin program.

  7. The research evaluation in Dawaat Journal follows a double-blind peer review system, where articles are assessed by specialized reviewers who remain anonymous, ensuring the integrity and objectivity of the scientific evaluation.

Guidelines for Authors:

  1. Researchers must conduct their research in accordance with the best practices and ethical standards recognized globally and regulated by relevant professional bodies, as well as national and international regulatory authorities. In exceptional cases, ethical or behavioral issues may arise when submitting research for publication in the journal.

Responsibilities of Authors:

  1. The "Dawaat" journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scientific record. The journal will adhere to the "COPE" guidelines in dealing with any misconduct or inappropriate behavior that may arise during the publication process. It is important for authors to refrain from distorting the results of their research, as this harms the trust of readers in the journal, affects the quality of scientific writing, and ultimately harms the scientific endeavor as a whole. Maintaining the integrity of research and its presentation requires adherence to good scientific practice rules, which include the following:

  2. Not submitting the same research to multiple journals simultaneously: A research paper should not be submitted to more than one journal for consideration at the same time.

  3. Original work: The submitted work must be original and not published elsewhere in any form or language (either partially or entirely), unless the new work is an extension of a previous study.

  4. Adherence to the transparency principle: If materials from previous works are reused, this must be clearly stated to ensure transparency and avoid practices that might be considered plagiarism.

  5. Avoiding fragmentation of research: Researchers should avoid splitting a study into multiple parts for publication in different journals or in the same journal over multiple stages.

  6. Justifiable secondary publication: In some cases, secondary publication, such as translations or copies directed at different reader groups, may be justified, provided that the specified conditions are met.

  7. Honest and clear results: Results should be presented clearly without manipulation or falsification of data, including image manipulation.

  8. Adherence to specialized standards: Authors should follow the specified standards for their field when collecting, selecting, and processing data.

  9. Full respect for intellectual property rights: Authors should respect the rights of others and not present others' work as their own (plagiarism).

  10. Correct citation of sources: Proper attribution should be given to the works of others (including quoted or paraphrased material), using quotation marks for direct quotations, and obtaining legal permissions for the use of copyrighted materials.

Important note: The journal may use software to detect plagiarism.

  1. Obtaining usage permissions: Authors should ensure they have the necessary permissions to use software, surveys, or online questionnaires in their studies (if applicable).

  2. Avoiding defamatory statements: Authors should refrain from making false statements that could harm individuals or entities or describe their behavior in a way that could be considered personal attacks or false allegations.

  3. Order of authorship: Authors are strongly encouraged to ensure the accuracy of the order of authors, including designating the corresponding author for communication when submitting the paper. Generally, adding or removing authors after submission is not permitted.

Review Process and Changes to Authorship:

  1. There may be justified cases that require changes to authorship, but the reasons for such changes must be clearly explained. Please note that no changes can be made to authorship after the research paper has been accepted for publication.

  2. All of the aforementioned guidelines require authors to respect third-party rights, such as copyright and/or moral rights.

  3. Upon request from the journal, authors must be prepared to provide relevant documents or data to verify the validity of the submitted results. These documents may include raw data, samples, records, etc., excluding any sensitive information such as confidential data or proprietary intellectual property.

Investigation of Alleged Misconduct or Fraud:

  1. If there is suspicion of misconduct, fraud, or cheating, an investigation will be conducted according to "COPE" guidelines by the journal and/or publisher. If the concerns are confirmed after the investigation, the authors will be contacted via their email to provide an opportunity to address the issue. Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, the following actions may be taken by the journal and/or publisher:

  2. If the paper is under review: It may be rejected and returned to the author.

  3. If the paper has already been published online:

  • A correction may be published or a typographical error may be mentioned.

  • A statement expressing concern about the material may be issued.

  • In severe cases, the article may be retracted.

Procedures for Retraction of Scientific Material:

  1. If the article is retracted, it will be noted on the journal’s online platform with a watermark indicating that it has been "retracted," and the reason for the retraction will be explained in an accompanying note. The author's institution may be notified of the retraction, and a notice of suspected ethical violations may be added to the bibliographic record of the research in the peer review system.

Correction of Errors:

  1. Authors are required to correct any significant errors or inaccuracies in their published materials. If an author discovers an error, they must contact the journal to clarify how the error affects the published material. The error can be corrected by updating the material or retracting it. In the case of retraction, full transparency must be provided about the parts of the material affected by the error.

Suggesting or Excluding Reviewers:

  1. Authors are invited to suggest suitable reviewers for their papers and/or request the exclusion of specific individuals from reviewing when submitting their papers. Reviewers must be entirely independent of the research, with no direct professional ties to the authors. It is strongly recommended to suggest a mix of reviewers from different countries and institutions.

  2. When suggesting reviewers, the corresponding author must provide an official email address for each proposed reviewer from their institution. If this is not possible, alternative ways to verify the reviewers' identity should be provided, such as a link to the reviewer's personal homepage, or a link to their publication record or academic profile in the submission letter.

Role of the Corresponding Author:

  1. The corresponding author is the individual who is contacted throughout the submission and peer review process and is the point of contact for any queries related to the research.

The "Dawaat" journal is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in publishing and ensures the integrity of the scientific process at every stage.