Author Guidelines
Cybrarians Journal is open access, peer-reviewed journal that serves as a regional platform for disseminating research articles, case studies, and reviews focused on aspects of libraries and information science. The journal aims to present significant research findings to the regional and international community, helping researchers, scientists, institutions, and societies stay informed about new developments in both theory and application. Cybrarians Journal welcomes experimental, computational, and theoretical studies.
Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
To ensure a smooth submission process, please follow these instructions carefully when preparing your manuscript.
Types of Manuscripts
Original Research: These manuscripts cover novel and high-impact topics related to renewable energy and sustainable development. They may involve constructing or testing a model or framework, conducting action research, testing data, market research or surveys, and empirical or scientific research. Manuscripts that are well-conducted and appropriately written may still be rejected if they lack sufficient interest or quality to attract attention.
Case Studies: These describe actual interventions or experiences within organizations and may be subjective. They can also include descriptions of legal cases or hypothetical case studies used for teaching purposes.
Theoretical Papers: These focus on developing hypotheses and are typically discursive, covering philosophical discussions and comparative studies of other authors' work and ideas.
Literature Reviews: Used if the main purpose of the paper is to annotate and/or critique literature in a particular field. These may be selective bibliographies providing advice on information sources or papers that cover the main contributors to the development of a topic and explore their different views.
Cybrarians Journal may also publish other types of papers, including invited editorials and special reviews from conference presentations, with specific instructions provided to authors for their preparation.
Manuscript Specifications
Cybrarians Journal publishes only original, unpublished research that has not been previously published, accepted for publication, or is under consideration elsewhere. Special issues may contain papers from conferences with different peer review procedures, involving guest editors, conference organizers, or scientific committees. Prospective organizers of a Special Issue should contact the Editor to discuss the appropriateness of content, the number and size of papers, the refereeing process, and the timescale for final copy submission after review.
Language:
The journal accepts submission in Arabic and English. Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct language. Editors reserve the right to modify accepted manuscripts that do not conform to scientific, technical, stylistic, or grammatical standards. Minor alterations may not be seen by authors until the proof stage. Authors for whom English is a second language should consider professional editing before submission.
File Format:
Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word, with documents not locked or protected. Manuscripts should not exceed 2 MB in size, should consist of no more than two files, and ideally be a single editable file with figures and tables included.
Page Layout: Use standard A4 size with a minimum margin of 2 cm on each side, typed with a minimum of 1.15 spacing, and sequential line numbers throughout the document.
Page Numbering: Pages must be numbered consecutively, including those with acknowledgements, references, tables, and figures.
Font: Use 12-point Times New Roman for English texts, and 14-point Simplified Arabic for Arabic texts. All numbers must be in The Arabic numbers.
Figure Formats: Figures should be professional in appearance with clean, crisp lines. Hand drawings and lettering are not acceptable. Figures and their legends should be grouped together at the end of the paper, numbered consecutively. Figures should be supplied at the highest resolution possible.
Tables: Tables should not repeat data presented in figures. They should be in an editable format and formatted using the table function of the word-processing program. Each table should have a brief title, with any superscripts or asterisks explained.
Manuscript Structure
Title Page:
- Title of the article
- Author names and affiliations
- Corresponding author's contact details
Abstract: A concise, informative abstract not exceeding 300 words, with sections for Purpose, Design/Methodology/Approach, Findings, Research Implications/Limitations, Practical Implications/Limitations, and Originality.
Keywords: Up to ten words or short phrases in alphabetical order.
Introduction: Concise description of the problem, background, previous research, and the purpose of the work.
Methods: Detailed description of the experiment, simulation, statistical test, or analysis.
Results: Main findings and outcomes, with references to important details in tables and figures.
Discussion: Significance of the results, placing them in the context of other work.
Conclusion: Highlights the novelty and significance of the work and plans for future research.
Acknowledgments: Funding sources, contributions of research assistants, and any individuals who improved the paper.
By adhering to these guidelines, your manuscript will be processed efficiently and effectively for publication in Cybrarians Journal.
