Publication Rules and Terms
First: Publication Guidelines:
1. The research must offer a scholarly contribution to topics related to the fields of Sharia studies (specifically *Fiqh* and *Usul al-Fiqh*), legal studies, and studies concerning Sharia heritage and its applications across various sectors.
2. The research must demonstrate depth, originality, and linguistic soundness and precision.
3. Research papers must be written in Arabic.
4. The submission must include a comprehensive abstract in Arabic (150–180 words) and an English translation of the abstract (not exceeding one page). The English translation must be accurate and professionally rendered, avoiding literal translations generated by online tools.
5. The researcher must provide keywords in the same language used for the abstracts; these should consist of five terms relevant to the research content, separated by commas.
6. The first page (title page) must state the research title, the author(s)' name(s), their affiliated institution(s), and their email address(es). This information applies only to the digital copy (CD); hard copies must contain only the research title, with all other identifying details omitted.
7. The submitted research must not have been previously published or submitted elsewhere for publication; the researcher must provide a signed undertaking to this effect using the form attached to the submission.
8. The research must not be derived from a Master’s thesis or Doctoral dissertation, nor constitute a portion of a published book.
9. The researcher must adhere to academic integrity by attributing all quotations to their sources and documenting them accurately; excessive quoting should be avoided.
10. The researcher must adhere to established academic standards for preparing research papers and studies. This includes providing an introduction, defining research objectives, outlining the methodology, and organizing sections for ease of reference. Full documentation of references and tables (if applicable) is required, as is the inclusion of a conclusion summarizing the research findings and key recommendations.
11. The researcher must attach a brief curriculum vitae (CV) containing their full name (four-part name), academic rank, general and specialized fields of study, workplace affiliation, and contact details (country, city, email address, and phone number).
12. Authors will be notified of the receipt of their submissions within one week of the date of arrival.
13. Submitted papers undergo evaluation by specialized reviewers within a timeframe of three to six weeks from the date of receipt; the researcher will be notified in the event of any delay due to unforeseen circumstances. 14. The researcher shall submit two hard copies of the paper along with a copy on CD. However, if the researcher is affiliated with an institution outside the university, the paper must be submitted electronically only to the following address: shrlaw@iuus.edu.ly.
15. The researcher will be notified of the evaluation result and the publication schedule via email or text message. In the event that minor or substantive revisions are required, the paper will be returned to the researcher via email; the researcher is granted a period of one month to make the necessary amendments, and the paper will be deemed void if the researcher exceeds this one-month deadline.
