Background

Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Journal of Legal Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal published electronically by Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, with three issues published annually. The journal bears the International Standard Number (ISSN) (Print: 2708-793X / Online ISSN: 2708-7948), in accordance with the international standards for academic publishing. The journal seeks to enrich legal knowledge at the local and international levels by publishing original and innovative academic research, characterized by academic quality, intellectual soundness, and a proficient linguistic style, in both Arabic and English. The journal covers various fields and disciplines of public and private law, making it a distinguished scholarly platform for researchers, academics, and legal practitioners.
The journal is supervised by the Deanship of Scientific Research and Innovation at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan and is managed by a specialized editorial board from within and outside the university. The board includes a group of highly qualified law professors and experts with extensive experience in refereeing and publishing legal researches. The members of the editorial board work diligently to ensure the quality of published research and adherence to the highest academic and scientific standards, enhancing the journal's credibility and consolidating its standing in local and international academic circles.
The journal confirms its commitment not to publish any scientific research that conflicts with the prevailing values and principles of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, or that explicitly or implicitly violates the philosophy and vision of Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, or that contravenes the ethics and principles of scientific research and publishing. The journal also notes that the opinions and ideas expressed in the published materials express the views of their authors exclusively, and the journal bears no responsibility for the intellectual content contained therein.

Scope & Objectives

Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Journal of Legal Studies seeks to publish original and innovative legal research that contributes to the development of legal knowledge at the local and international levels. Therefore, the journal welcomes the publication of legal research encompassing all types of legal studies, with their various disciplines, types, and methodologies. Through this comprehensive approach, the journal seeks to effectively contribute to the development of legal knowledge and the promotion of academic dialogue at the local and international levels, thereby achieving the university vision of excellence and leadership in scientific research.
  • Publishing peer-reviewed scientific research in all areas of law.
  • Meeting the needs of researchers and students locally, regionally, and globally.
  • Contributing to the development and dissemination of legal knowledge by facilitating access to high-quality legal research that keeps pace with recent developments in this field
  • Enriching local, Arab, and international legal libraries with accurate and reliable research that contributes to the development of legal libraries worldwide.
  • Enhancing academic and scientific cooperation between the journal and research communities by supporting interaction and scientific exchange between researchers and experts in various fields of law.

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Regulations of Publication

  • The author(s) must submit an electronic copy (Word format) of the research/manuscript to the official email of the Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Journal for Legal Studies
  • The author(s) must also submit an electronic version that includes a request to publish the research in the journal, by completing the designated form available on the journal’s website, in accordance with the scientific research requirements set by the Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
  • The title page must include: the title of the research, the full name(s) of the author(s) in four parts, their academic degrees, the institution(s) to which they are affiliated, their email address(es), the country name, and the designation of the corresponding author in case of multiple contributors
  • The author(s) must provide two abstracts—one in Arabic and the other in English—each not exceeding 200 words. The abstracts should begin with the study title, followed by the abstract content, which must include the objectives, methodology, and key findings of the study. Keywords should follow the abstract
  • The total word count of the research must not exceed 8,000 words, including the abstracts, sources and references, and appendices—if any
  • The name of the author must not appear, nor should there be any reference to them in the body of the research, in order to preserve the confidentiality and objectivity of the peer review process
  • The author must adhere to the standards of scholarly writing, ensuring correct language usage and proper punctuation, as well as following the structure of scientific research in accordance with the journal’s formatting, structuring, and referencing guidelines
  • The author(s) must submit a written declaration confirming that the research has not been sent or published in a book or in any journal affiliated with another academic institution
  • After the research is accepted for publication, the author must complete the copyright transfer form and submit it to the Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
  • If the author requests to withdraw the research and does not proceed with the review process, they must cover the financial costs incurred for the peer review.
  • The author may obtain electronic copies of their research from the journal’s website
  • In the event that the journal ceases publication for any reason, its website will remain accessible to researchers, who can use it to access the journal’s archive.
  • Original manuscripts submitted to the journal will not be returned, whether they are published or not.
  • The editorial board of the Al-Zaytoonah Journal for Legal Studies reserves the right to withdraw the manuscript if there is conclusive evidence of plagiarism, copyright infringement, inclusion of misleading or unreliable information with harmful intent, or discovery of any unethical conduct. In such cases, the author will be charged the review fee and will be barred from submitting to the journal again
  • It is not permitted to publish the research or any part of it elsewhere after its acceptance for publication in the Al-Zaytoonah Journal for Legal Studies, unless written permission is obtained from the editor-in-chief
  • A fee of $100 USD (or its equivalent) will be charged for research accepted for publication. This fee is to be paid by the author after being notified of the acceptance and before receiving the publication letter

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