Key Points
- The journal welcomes research and review articles from all authors and scholars.
- All manuscripts must be submitted exclusively via the journal’s official email address.
- Each submission must include a plagiarism check report.
- Only one active submission per author is allowed until a final editorial decision is made.
- Manuscripts must not be under review by other journals simultaneously.
- Manuscripts are accepted in Persian, accompanied by an English abstract.
- Submissions must be prepared in Microsoft Word format.
- All submissions undergo double‑blind peer review.
- Persian academic writing conventions must be observed.
- Submission implies full acceptance of the journal’s ethical policies.
- To preserve anonymity, the title page (with author details) must be submitted separately.
- The corresponding author must complete and submit the Authorship and Conflict of Interest Form with the manuscript.
- Manuscripts with a similarity index greater than 10% will not proceed to review.
- Failure to comply with these requirements may result in immediate rejection.
Manuscript Formatting Guide
1. Structure of the Manuscript
A complete manuscript consists of the following sections: abstract, main text, conclusion (including ethical considerations, conflict of interest statement, and acknowledgments), and references.
Title Page
- Contains: manuscript title, authors’ full names, academic affiliations, and contact details (preferably academic email addresses).
- The corresponding author must be clearly indicated in parentheses.
- Title font: Mitra 13; author names: Mitra 12.
Persian Abstract (Page 2)
- Centered title, followed by an abstract of 150–250 words.
- Font: Mitra 12.
- Include 4–6 keywords, separated by commas.
English Abstract (Page 3)
- Exact English version of the Persian abstract.
- Font: Times New Roman 11.
Main Text (Page 4 onward)
- Major section headings (e.g., Introduction, Main Text, Conclusion) in bold, without numbering.
- Subheadings in bold using German-style numbering (e.g., 1–, 1‑1–, etc.).
- Font: Mitra 13, line spacing 1.15.
- Paragraphs should be flush‑left with no indentation.
- All non‑Persian terms must be followed by their original form in a footnote.
- Use footnotes for legal citations, scripture, or extended explanations (restart numbering on each page).
- Tables and figures must have titles and captions (e.g., Table 1:…).
- Article length: 3,500–8,000 words.
Conclusion
- Summarizes the research findings, confirming or rejecting the hypotheses.
- May include suggestions immediately following the results section.
Ethical Considerations
- State any ethical aspects relevant to the work.
Conflict of Interest
- Declare any existing conflicts.
Author Contributions
- Specify each author’s contribution.
Acknowledgments
- Mention individuals or institutions who supported the work.
Funding
- Name any financial sponsors of the research.
2. Referencing Style
In‑Text Citations
- Use parentheses immediately after the cited material.
- Font: Times New Roman 11 for English entries.
- Preferred: highlight in‑text citations in red.
Examples:
- One author: (Alavi, 2019) or (Lane, 2020)
- Two authors: (Alavi & Mohammadi, 2019)
- More than two: (Alavi et al., 2019)
- Translated work: (Marty, 1998: 12)
- Dictionary: (Moein, entry: “Director”)
- Quran: (Baqarah/12)
- Website: (Leader.ir, 2020) with last access date.
- No date: use (N.D.).
- Avoid “ibid.” — repeat full reference.
Reference List
- List Persian sources first, then Latin sources, then websites.
- Arrange alphabetically within each group.
- Religious texts (e.g., Quran) appear at the start without translator or publisher info.
- Repeat author’s name for multiple works, without using dashes.
- No numbering; start each entry with a dash.
Examples:
- Books (Persian):Safaei, S.H. (2019). Civil Law (Persons and Incapacitated). Vol. One, 27th ed. Tehran: Mizan.
- Books (English):Beauchamp, T.L. (1999). Principles of Biomedical Ethics. Vol. 1, 7th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Thesis:Ehsanpour, S.R. (2013). Criminal Liability for Transmission of HIV. Under the Supervision of Hossein Aghai Nia, Tehran: University of Tehran.
- Book chapter:Ehsanpour, S.R. (2017). “Applying the Principle of No Liability Resulting from Lawful Conduct in Islamic Jurisprudence and Criminal Law.” In A.H. Najafi Abrandabadi (ed.), Encyclopedia of Criminology. Tehran: Mizan, pp. 128–149.
- Journal article:Sadeghi, M.H. (2015). “A Jurisprudential and Legal Review of Euthanasia.” Shiraz University Legal Studies Journal, 7(2): 99–122.
- Websites:www.Leader.ir (2020‑05‑01) (Official Website of Ayatollah Khamenei)www.WHO.org (2020‑02‑01) (World Health Organization)
