About the Journal

Journal Overview

The Palestine Technical College Journal for Research and Studies is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing original research in the humanities. It is published by Palestine Technical College once annually. The journal provides a reliable academic platform for researchers to publish their scholarly work in accordance with recognized standards of quality and excellence. It accepts manuscripts in both Arabic and English and follows established standards of academic peer review and publication. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by specialized reviewers to ensure the quality and academic integrity of published research.

The journal holds the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN): 2518-5721, registered with the ISSN International Centre. The journal also assigns a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to each published article, ensuring persistent access, accurate identification, and reliable citation. The journal uses the DOI prefix 10.47641, with a unique DOI assigned to each published article.

Vision

The journal aspires to be a leading scientific platform that contributes to strengthening the position of Palestine Technical College in the field of scientific research and to achieving an active presence at the local, regional, and international levels.

Mission

The journal seeks to enhance the quality of scientific research, promote research ethics, and provide a trustworthy academic publishing environment that supports researchers and fosters effective scientific partnerships with academic institutions and research centers within Palestine and beyond.

Editorial Policy

The journal is committed to publishing original scientific research that has not been previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere, either in whole or in part. It also welcomes review articles of scientific value. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by specialized reviewers in accordance with rigorous academic standards to ensure the quality of published content. Manuscripts must be written in clear and appropriate scientific language and must comply with publication ethics and standards of academic integrity, including the avoidance of plagiarism.

Indexing and Databases

The journal works toward indexing its publications in recognized scientific databases and academic platforms to ensure wider dissemination and accessibility for researchers. The editorial board also seeks to include the journal in reputable international and regional indexing databases, thereby enhancing the visibility and scholarly presence of published research.

Open Access Policy

Currently, the journal follows an open access policy, making all published research freely and immediately available upon publication. This provides readers with unrestricted access to scientific knowledge and enhances the dissemination and use of published research.

Publication and Fees Policy

The Palestine Technical College Journal for Research and Studies currently supports open access and provides scientific knowledge freely to all. The journal currently does not charge authors any fees at any stage of manuscript submission, peer review, or publication.

  • Submission fees: Free of charge.
  • Peer review fees: Free of charge.
  • Publication fees: Free of charge.

Palestine Technical College currently covers the costs of publication and related technical and logistical support, enabling free access to published research and supporting researchers without financial charges.

Licensing and Copyright Policy

All articles published in the Palestine Technical College Journal for Research and Studies are made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

This license permits readers and researchers to read, download, copy, redistribute, and reuse the published articles, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s), the article title, and the journal as the original place of publication, with reference to the applicable license.