Frequently asked questions
Accounts and applications
Can I save an application and return to it?
Yes. You can save it as a draft and complete it before final submission.
What happens after final submission?
The application is locked after submission and is reopened only if the administration requests that a specific omission be completed.
Who may submit the work?
Its sole author, or the first author when there are multiple authors.
Scientific research in Arabic
Must the journal be indexed in Scopus or Web of Science?
No. The first cycle requires verifiable peer-reviewed scholarly publication and compliance with the other track requirements.
Is a DOI mandatory?
A DOI is preferred because it makes publication details easier to verify. A reliable official link may be accepted when no DOI is available.
Does this track accept research originally published in another language?
No. This track is for research originally published in Arabic. Research published in another language has a separate scientific translation into Arabic track.
Scientific translation into Arabic
I have research published in another language. Can I participate?
Yes, if you are its sole author or first author, the research is peer-reviewed, you have prepared a complete and reviewed Arabic version, and you have the right to publish the translation.
May I use a translation tool?
Yes, but the final version must undergo a complete human review. An unedited machine translation, or a version containing substantial language or scientific errors, is not accepted.
Where should I publish the Arabic version?
In a stable public scholarly repository, such as Zenodo, Figshare or a suitable institutional repository, under the requirements set out in the Arabic version guide.
Do I need permission to publish the translation?
Yes, if the original research license does not permit a translation to be created and published. You must then obtain permission from the rights holder.
Privacy and results
Are my application files public?
No. Files are private, and nothing from them is published except in accordance with the applicable rights and recorded consent.
Is the evaluation score the final result?
No. A result becomes official after it has been approved and published.
When do applications open?
Applications are not currently open. The dates will appear on the cycle page once they are approved.