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1. Scope of the Journal

Al Khalifah: Journal of Socio-Political and Legal Studies publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, and scholarly analyses in the fields of socio-political studies, law, governance, public policy, human rights, constitutional studies, socio-legal studies, and contemporary political and legal issues.

2. Submission Requirements

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.
Submissions must be written in clear and academic English.
Authors must ensure the manuscript aligns with the journal’s scope and follows the formatting guidelines.
All submissions must be made through the journal’s online submission system (OJS).

3. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized as follows:

Title (concise and informative)
Author(s) Name(s) and Affiliation(s)
Abstract (150–250 words)
Keywords (3–5 keywords)
Introduction
Literature Review (if applicable)
Research Method
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgments (optional)
References

4. Formatting Guidelines

Manuscript length: 5,000–8,000 words (including references).
Font: Times New Roman, size 12.
Line spacing: 1.5
Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.
Use consistent citation and referencing style (APA, Chicago, or journal-specific style as required).

5. Citation and References

All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list.
References should primarily consist of scholarly journal articles and recent publications (preferably within the last 10 years).
Authors are encouraged to use reference management software.

6. Ethical Considerations

Authors must ensure originality and avoid plagiarism.
Manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection software.
Research involving human subjects must comply with ethical standards and obtain necessary approvals.
Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.