Author Guidelines

Satellite Scientific Journal (SSJ), published by Misrata University – Libya, is a quarterly journal managed by a professional editorial board and an advisory board in accordance with recognized international standards. The journal publishes original and innovative research in the fields of humanities, applied sciences, and medical sciences in Arabic, English, and French. All submitted works undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure quality and reliability. The journal does not charge any fees for submission, review, editing, formatting, or publication.

The views expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal.

 

First: General Submission Requirements.

  • The research must be original, methodologically sound, and address a contemporary topic.
  • It must not have been previously published or submitted elsewhere.
  • The research should provide scientific value and contribute new knowledge to its field.
  • It must be free from linguistic, grammatical, and stylistic errors.
  • It must not be extracted or derived from previously published theses, research, or books without substantial scientific development.
  • Full adherence to publication ethics principles, including integrity, transparency, and accuracy.
  • Compliance with ethical standards in studies involving humans or animals, with official approvals where applicable.
  • Approval from all co-authors prior to submission.
  • Clarity of figures, images, documents, manuscripts, and tables.
  • Appendices are not published but must be submitted for review purposes.
  • Accurate referencing using APA7th edition in-text and in the reference list.
  • Authors’ names should be ordered according to their actual scientific contribution.
  • A corresponding author must be designated for communication with the journal.
  • Disclosure of any conflicts of interest (financial, academic, or institutional).
  • Submissions via intermediaries or third parties are strictly not accepted. Manuscripts must be submitted directly by the author(s) via the journal’s website or official email. Institutional email is preferred.

 

Second: Manuscript Preparation.

  1. Language and Style:
  • The manuscript must be written in Arabic or English.
  • The text must be free of linguistic and spelling errors.
  • Use a clear, precise scientific style without redundancy.
  1. Formatting:
  • Length: Maximum 25 pages (applied sciences) and 30 pages (humanities), including tables, figures, and references.
  • Page size:
  • Margins:5 cm on all sides.
  • Line spacing: Single, with 0.5 cm indentation.
  • Page numbering: Bottom center.
  • Layout: Single-column format.
  • Footnotes: Indicated by symbols such as (*).

Fonts and Sizes:

Arabic:

  • Main title: Simplified Arabic, 16 bold.
  • Subheadings: Simplified Arabic, 14 bold.
  • Abstract: Simplified Arabic, 14 regular.
  • Main text: Simplified Arabic, 14 regular.
  • Tables/Figures: Simplified Arabic, 12 regular.

English & French:

  • Main title: Times New Roman, 14 bold.
  • Subheadings: Times New Roman, 12 bold.
  • Abstract: Times New Roman, 12 regular.
  • Main text: Times New Roman, 12 regular.
  • Tables/Figures: Times New Roman, 11 regular.

 

  1. Manuscript Structure.

Author Information:

  • Title of the paper.
  • Author(s) name(s).
  • Affiliation (city and country).
  • Academic/professional email of the corresponding author.

Abstract:

  • Includes topic, objectives, methodology, results, and key conclusions (170–250 words).

Keywords:

  • Five keywords accurately reflecting the research topic (used for indexing).

Author details, abstract, and keywords should be in the manuscript language, then translated into Arabic if the paper is in English, or into English if the paper is in Arabic. French should be added if the paper is in French.

Main Text:

  • Research problem and questions.
  • Theoretical/practical framework and previous studies.
  • Conclusions and recommendations.
  • Acknowledgments (optional).

(Sections may vary depending on the nature of the research.)

 

Third: Tables, Figures, and Charts.

  • Use separate sequential numbering for tables and figures.
  • Provide clear and precise titles.
  • Cite data sources below tables/figures when applicable.
  • Avoid duplication between text and visuals.
  • Submit images with a resolution of at least 300 DPI.

 

Fourth: Referencing Style.

  • The journal adopts APA7th edition.
  • Cite all sources in-text and include them in the reference list, ensuring consistency.
  • Include DOI or URLs when available.
  • Reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, and EndNote are recommended.