About the Journal

The Mitanni Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences, also known as Mitanni J., is a scholarly, biannual academic publication. The Journal is sponsored and financially supported by Erbil Polytechnic University, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq. Original research in all fields of the Humanities and Social Sciences is published in the Mitanni Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences.

This journal is an open-access publication, subject to peer review, and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives License 4.0 (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). Readers do not need a subscription to gain immediate, worldwide, and barrier-free access to the full text of research articles published in the Mitanni Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences.

The Journal imposes an Article Processing Charge (APC) of 75,000 IQD for authors affiliated with Erbil Polytechnic University and 150,000 IQD for those not affiliated. The Mitanni J. adheres to the highest academic standards and follows the APA citation and referencing style.

The Journal accepts three categories of submissions: Research Articles, Review Articles, and Letters. By adopting an open-access policy, the Mitanni Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences ensures that published research receives the visibility and recognition it deserves. The combination of open access and continuous online publication guarantees timely dissemination of scholarly work, making it accessible to anyone, at any time, and from any location. Article-Level Metrics also allow authors to track the engagement and impact of their work over time.

EDITORIAL POLICIES

Scope and Focus

Original research in all fields of the humanities and social sciences is published in the Mitanni Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences (Mitanni J.). The journal is a biannual publication sponsored and financially supported by Erbil Polytechnic University, located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

We strongly believe that research with scientific validity and technical soundness should be published and made easily accessible to the academic community. By choosing to publish your work with us, you ensure that it receives the recognition and visibility it deserves.

As an open-access journal with continuous online publication, we guarantee prompt dissemination of scholarly work, making it accessible to a global audience at any time and from any location.

The journal focuses on publishing original articles in the following fields:

  • Humanities
  • Education
  • Administration
  • Languages
  • Law and Political Sciences
  • Fine arts and Media
  • Tourism

Journal Sections

Articles: The articles section is dedicated to original research publications that showcase significant scientific progress. The articles should provide comprehensive investigations that highlight groundbreaking advancements, contributing to the understanding of a topic of significance in the domains of Humanities and Social Sciences. The conclusions of the Original Research Article should unequivocally be substantiated by the outcomes. Submissions should consist of a full-length essay, which should not exceed 6000 words and should include no more than 8 figures and 6 tables. The abstract accompanying the article should be no more than 200 words. Original Research Articles typically consist of a minimum of five sections:

  1. Abstract
  2. Introduction
  3. Materials and Methods
  4. Results

Review Articles offer a methodical analysis and evaluation of a certain study topic within the domains of Humanities and Social Sciences. Submissions for the review should not exceed 6,000 words and should include no more than 8 figures and 6 tables. The inclusion of a rigorous evaluation of the referenced works, elucidation of contradictions within the literature, and comprehensive analysis of the topic is vital. The conclusion should include a comprehensive analysis of the constraints of existing knowledge, identify potential avenues for future research, and emphasize the general significance of the topic within the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Abstract must be limited to a maximum of 200 words. Reviews consist of four sections:

  1. Abstract
  2. Introduction
  3. Topics (with headings and subheadings)
  4. Conclusions and Outlook

Letters refer to original research pieces that present scientific advancements. The articles should provide comprehensive research that highlight groundbreaking advancements, contributing to the understanding of an issue of significance to the fields covered by the Journal. The conclusions of the Original Research Article must be unequivocally substantiated by the findings. These can be submitted as a Brief Communication, with a word limit of 2,500 words, a maximum of 3 figures, and 2 tables. The Abstract must be limited to a maximum of 150 words. The Original Research Letters consist of five sections:

  1. Abstract
  2. Introduction
  3. Materials and Methods
  4. Results
  5. Discussion

Section Policies

Section Policies

Articles: This is the primary type of publication that the Mitanni J. will produce.
[Peer Reviewed  Indexed  Open Submission]

Review Articles: A critical and constructive analysis of the literature in a specific field through summary, classification, analysis, and comparison.
[Peer Reviewed  Indexed  Open Submission]

Letters: Short reports of original research focused on an outstanding finding whose significance makes it of interest to scholars in other fields.
[Peer Reviewed  Indexed  Open Submission]

Peer Review Policies

Prompt, high-quality scholarly work with regional and international implications is the mission of the Mitanni J. . All submissions undergo a thorough vetting process to maintain the journal’s quality and credibility.

The peer review process is defined by the following principles:

  • The journal uses a double-blind peer review system.
  • Simultaneous submissions of the same manuscript to different journals are not permitted.
  • Manuscripts outside the scope will not be considered.
  • Each paper is reviewed by at least two experts suggested by the editorial board.
  • Editors may seek additional reviews if necessary, and authors will be informed when further review is required.
  • Final publication decisions are made by the Editors-in-Chief, based on reviewers’ reports.
  • Authors of rejected papers are notified promptly.
  • All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents, and reviewers, editors, and associate editors are expected to respect this confidentiality.
  • Editors, associate editors, and reviewers must disclose conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from cases where impartiality is compromised.
  • Privileged information obtained through peer review must not be used for personal or competitive advantage.
  • Reviewer identities remain strictly confidential.

Decision outcomes are based on reviewers’ recommendations:

  • Accepted + Accepted = Accepted
  • Accepted + Revision = Revision
  • Accepted + Resubmit = Resubmit
  • Accepted + Rejected = 3rd Reviewer
  • Revision + Revision = Revision
  • Revision + Resubmit = Resubmit
  • Revision + Reject = Reject
  • Resubmit + Resubmit = Resubmit
  • Resubmit + Reject = Reject
  • Reject + Reject = Reject

The Mitanni J. is a member of CrossRef, and all manuscripts are screened for plagiarism and self-plagiarism using CrossCheck/iThenticate. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated.

For more details on plagiarism screening, visit: http://www.crossref.org/crosscheck.html.

Publication Frequency

The Mitanni J. is published twice a year. Accepted articles are published online with DOI assignment immediately after the completion of peer review, while the print version is issued biannually:

  • Issue 1: Articles accepted between January and June
  • Issue 2: Articles accepted between July and December

The journal is available in both online and hard-copy formats, with the following identifier:

  • e-ISSN: 2710-2173

Open Access Policy

The Mitanni J. provides open access to its content, based on the principle that freely available research encourages global knowledge-sharing.

Open Access (OA) means scholarly articles are freely available online without charges or restrictions. This ensures maximum visibility, readership, and scholarly impact.

The journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license. Authors retain copyright, while permitting others to download and share their work for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution, but not to alter or use it commercially without permission.

The Mitanni J. is committed to promoting a culture of open science and high-quality research publication.

Key Open Access Principles:

  • Erbil Polytechnic University supports Open Access and Open Science initiatives.
  • Authors are encouraged to make their peer-reviewed results freely accessible.
  • All manuscripts become open access online upon completion of peer review.
  • Authors may archive the publisher’s version/PDF but not pre-prints or post-prints.
  • This policy has been effective since 1 January 2025 and is subject to review.
  • The Open Access publishing and archiving platform is available at:
    https://journals.epu.edu.iq/index.php/Mitanni/issue/archive

For further details, authors should refer to the Guide for Authors.

  • Editors, Associate Editors and reviewers involved in the review process should disclose conflicts of interest resulting from direct competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, and remove oneself from cases in which such conflicts preclude an objective evaluation. Privileged information or ideas that are obtained through peer review must not be used for competitive gain.
  • Our peer review process is confidential and identities of reviewers cannot be revealed.

Note: Mitanni Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences is a member of CrossRef and CrossRef services, e.g., CrossCheck. All manuscripts submitted will be checked for plagiarism (copying text or results from other sources) and self-plagiarism (duplicating substantial parts of authors' own published work without giving the appropriate references) using the CrossCheck database. Plagiarism is not tolerated.

For more information about Crosscheck/iThenticate, please visit http://www.crossref.org/crosscheck.html.

PUBLICATION FREQUENCY:


Mitanni J. is published 2 times per year. Publication of accepted papers occurs prior to print publication. The Mitanni Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences is published online with the DOI as soon as the peer-review procedure is complete. The Mitanni J. is published in hard copy twice yearly, with the first issue containing accepted articles published between January and June and the second issue containing approved papers published between July and December. The journal's p-ISSN is xxxx-xxxx. Along with each approved online paper, a printed copy of the journal issue is published throughout each publishing period.

 

OPEN ACCESS POLICY

Mitanni J. offers open access to its content, believing that providing free access to research promotes a broader international sharing of knowledge.

The term "Open Access" (OA) refers to the practice of making scholarly articles freely available online without any kind of charge or limitation on use. By making it easily accessible, you make sure that your work reaches as many people as possible and that other scholars may utilize and share it. Supporting brilliant minds in science and public involvement, the Mitanni Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences aims to promote the culture of scientific publications.

Publication in the Mitanni Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences is subject to the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. As long as they give you credit and license their own works under the same conditions, this license lets you keep copyright while allowing others to remix, tweak, and build upon your work non-commercially. The publisher charges a fee for the right to use their PDF for commercial purposes. In general, new ideas and knowledge are the main product of research. The Mitanni J. has a policy that allows for the publication of high-quality research articles that have been peer-reviewed. In order to make sure that the research we support can be read, accessed, and expanded upon, the Mitanni J. thinks that the best method to distribute these papers is to make them available online for free. Consequently, this will encourage a stronger research culture and the development of a solid research ethic. Therefore, as a core component of its goal and an advantage to the worldwide academic community, the Mitanni J. advocates for unfettered access to the published materials on its primary website.

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Specifically;

  • Erbil Polytechnic University supports the principles and objectives of Open Access and Open Science
  • Mitanni J. expects authors of research papers, and manuscripts to maximize the opportunities to make their results available for free access on its final peer-reviewed paper
  • All manuscript will be made open access online soon after final stage peer-review finalized. 
  • Authors can archive publisher's version/PDF, but neither their pre-print nor their post-print.
  • This policy will be effective from 1st January 2025 and will be reviewed during the first year of operation.
  • Open Access route is available at https://journals.epu.edu.iq/index.php/Mitanni for publishing and archiving all accepted papers, 
  • Specific details of how authors of research articles are required to comply with this policy can be found in the Guide to Authors.

OJS EDITORIAL AND PUBLISHING PROCESS: