Al-Farabi Publishing and Research adopts editorial policies aimed at ensuring consistency, coherence, and scholarly relevance across its entire journal portfolio. Submissions are first subject to an initial editorial screening to assess their alignment with the journal’s aims and scope, their scientific relevance, and their compliance with basic academic standards. This preliminary evaluation allows editors to provide early guidance to authors when revisions are necessary and to ensure an efficient and respectful handling of manuscripts. Throughout the editorial process, particular attention is given to the clarity of research questions, the coherence of argumentation, the robustness of theoretical grounding, and the transparency of empirical or methodological choices. This approach is intended to enhance the overall quality of published work while supporting authors in strengthening the academic contribution of their manuscripts.

The editorial governance of the journals is structured to ensure both disciplinary expertise and balanced decision-making. Editors-in-chief, associate editors, and editorial board members play complementary roles in coordinating the review process, selecting appropriate reviewers, and synthesizing evaluation reports. Decisions are based on clearly articulated criteria, and authors receive reasoned feedback that explains editorial outcomes and outlines possible avenues for improvement. When disagreements arise between reviewers, editors may seek additional expert opinions to ensure fairness and consistency. The publisher also recognizes the importance of dialogue and transparency by allowing authors to submit reasoned responses to reviewers’ comments and, when appropriate, to appeal editorial decisions through a clearly defined procedure.

Beyond manuscript evaluation, the editorial policies emphasize the responsibility of journals in maintaining the reliability of the scientific record. Editors actively monitor post-publication issues, including the correction of errors, the clarification of ambiguities, and, where justified, the issuance of expressions of concern or retractions. Language quality, academic writing standards, and bibliographic accuracy are treated as integral components of editorial quality, and authors may be encouraged to improve clarity and structure prior to final acceptance. Through these policies, Al-Farabi Publishing and Research seeks to foster a constructive publishing environment that values methodological rigor, intellectual pluralism, and the continuous improvement of scholarly communication.