About the Journal

Publication Rules:

The editorial board of The Political and International Journal issued by the College of Political Science / Mustansiriyah University presents you with the best regards, and is preparing to receive your research and studies related to the specialization of political science, which deals with, analyzes and addresses political phenomena, topics and problems, provided that the following rules and conditions of publication are observed:

1- The name of the researcher should be written with the title of the research, his place  of work, his job title, scientific title, e-mail and phone number in both Arabic and English.

2- The researcher shall be attached when submitting the research.

  • Two paper copies, including a summary of the research in Arabic and English, at the beginning of the research, with a CD.
  • The search contains keywords in both Arabic and English.
  • The margins are according to the rules of the (Chicago) method for writing sources in Arabic and English with regard to writing sources in English. The titles of books, research and articles in the sources are written in the verbal dialect and in English translation in square brackets according to the following rule: last name or surname, first name and the rest. year. Title: Verbal Dialect [English Translation]. Beirut: publishing house.
  • The font size for the title is (16), for the body (14), and for the sources (12) (at the end of the research).
  • Font type (simplified Arabic) for Arabic, and (Times New Roman) for English.
  • The distance between the lines (1), and the size of (A4) paper.
  • The number of pages shall not be less than (15) pages and not more than (20) pages.

3- The principles of scientific research must be taken into  account in terms of objectivity, methodological   classification, defining the importance and problematic of the research, its assumptions and methodology,  while proving its results with accuracy in documentation.

4- Research should not be published in other journals or on internet sites.

5 . The publication of research is approved after the   research is subject to scientific and linguistic evaluation.

6. The journal receives summaries of books dealing with  the political science major  and presents distinguished  letters and dissertations.

7. The journal reserves the right to publish the approved  material according to the   plan of the editorial board.

 

 

Citation Policy

1. Transparent Attribution
All content drawn from other sources, including the authors' previous publications, must be properly cited. Direct quotations must appear in quotation marks and be accompanied by an appropriate reference. This applies equally to the author’s own previously published work (i.e., self-reuse).

2. Responsible Self-Citation
While it is acceptable to reference one’s own work when it is directly relevant, excessive self-citation should be avoided. Citations should serve to support the content, not to artificially boost citation metrics.

3. Firsthand Use of Sources
Authors must only cite works they have read and understood. Copying citations from other reference lists without consulting the original material is considered unacceptable and unethical.

4. Avoiding Preferential Citations
Citations should be selected based on their scholarly merit and relevance. Authors must avoid favoring their own publications, those of close collaborators, or those affiliated with their institution without clear justification.

5. Exclusion of Non-Scholarly Sources
Materials such as advertisements, sponsored content, or commercial promotional materials are not appropriate for scholarly citation and should not be included in reference lists.

6. Compliance with COPE Guidelines
In line with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), citation practices must avoid manipulation. Any form of citation stacking, coercive citation, or inclusion of irrelevant references to influence impact metrics is strictly prohibited.

7. Ethical Conduct in Referencing
Manipulating citation patterns to influence metrics or editorial decisions undermines the integrity of the academic record. Such practices will be investigated and may lead to editorial sanctions or retraction of the submission.

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Mobile: 07736398677  /Assist.Prof.Dr. Ammar Saadoun Salman / Editor Manager

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Deposit number in the House of Books and Documents:  810 for the year 2005 .