Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology

A peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing high-quality research in applied sciences and technology

ISSN 2958-9568 (Online)

Monthly Publication

Established 2023

Cite Score (2024-2025) = 2

SUJAST

Language Policy

Facilitating global exchange of scientific knowledge through inclusive bilingual publishing

Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology (SUJAST) is an international scholarly publication committed to facilitating the global exchange of scientific knowledge. To reflect this mission and the diverse community it serves, the journal operates under a clear and inclusive language policy.

English

Global Scientific Audience

العربية

Local & Regional Community

SUJAST accepts and publishes original research manuscripts in both Arabic and English. This policy aims to serve both the local and regional academic community and the global scientific audience.

Submission and Publication Process by Language

English Manuscripts

These constitute the primary corpus of the journal for international indexing and dissemination. Authors are responsible for ensuring the manuscript meets high standards of clarity, grammar, and academic style in English prior to submission.

Primary language for international indexing

Authors ensure high language standards

Professional editing recommended for non-native speakers

المخطوطات العربية

The journal is dedicated to promoting high-quality scientific publishing in Arabic. Manuscripts must be written in Modern Standard Arabic (الفصحى) with clear, precise academic terminology.

Promoting Arabic scientific publishing

Modern Standard Arabic required

Clear, precise academic terminology

Required Bilingual Metadata

To maximize the discoverability and accessibility of all articles, regardless of the manuscript's primary language, authors must provide the following metadata in both English and Arabic:

Article Title

English العربية

Abstract

English العربية

Keywords

English العربية

This ensures that the work is searchable and comprehensible to a worldwide audience in international databases.

Peer Review and Language

The double-blind peer review process is conducted in the primary language of the submitted manuscript. Reviewers are selected for their expertise in the subject matter and proficiency in the manuscript's language.

Language-Specific Review

Review conducted in manuscript's primary language (Arabic or English) by language-proficient experts.

Expert Selection

Reviewers selected based on subject expertise and language proficiency matching the submission.

Equal Standards

Same rigorous double-blind peer review standards applied regardless of submission language.

Journal's Linguistic Support

The editorial team will conduct a basic check for language clarity and readability for both Arabic and English manuscripts. The journal reserves the right to request language revisions from the author if the quality of writing impedes the peer review process or comprehension of the scientific content.

Basic language clarity check by editorial team
Language revision requests if needed for review process
Minor copyediting for accepted manuscripts as resources allow
Primary responsibility for linguistic quality rests with authors

Author Responsibilities

Language Quality

Authors must ensure their manuscript is free of significant grammatical errors, typos, and ambiguous phrasing in the chosen language of submission. For English submissions, professional editing services are encouraged.

Bilingual Metadata

Authors must provide accurate and complete bilingual metadata (title, abstract, keywords) in both Arabic and English as specified in the submission guidelines.

Archiving and Presentation

All published articles will be presented on the journal's website in their primary language of submission with bilingual metadata displayed alongside. The complete archive is searchable in both Arabic and English.

This policy underscores our commitment to being a bridge between scholarly communities. We encourage submissions in both languages to enrich the scientific discourse and ensure valuable research from the Arab world reaches a global audience, while also making international research accessible to Arabic-speaking scholars.

Questions About Language Policy?

For any questions regarding the language of submission or required metadata, please contact the editorial office.

editor.sujast@su.edu.ye