About the Journal

1- About the Journal

SCHOLAR – Scientific & Cultural Hub for Objective Learning and Research is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to the advancement of objective learning, rigorous research, and scholarly dialogue across scientific, cultural, social, and applied disciplines.

Mission

The mission of SCHOLAR is to support the dissemination of high-quality academic research that contributes to the development of knowledge, critical inquiry, and evidence-based understanding. The journal aims to provide an inclusive scholarly platform that encourages intellectual diversity, interdisciplinary perspectives, and responsible research practices.

Academic Purpose

SCHOLAR serves researchers, academics, educators, and practitioners by publishing original research articles, review papers, theoretical and conceptual studies, and analytical works that demonstrate methodological rigor, ethical integrity, and scholarly relevance.

The journal seeks to promote:

  • Objective and transparent research practices

  • Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural academic engagement

  • Constructive scholarly dialogue across fields

  • Open access to knowledge for the global academic community

2- Scope of Scholarship

SCHOLAR welcomes submissions from a broad range of disciplines, including but not limited to education, social sciences, humanities, natural and applied sciences, technology, policy studies, and interdisciplinary research. Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Focus & Scope

SCHOLAR – Scientific & Cultural Hub for Objective Learning and Research is an interdisciplinary academic journal that publishes scholarly work contributing to the advancement of knowledge across scientific, cultural, social, and applied fields.

Disciplinary Coverage

The journal welcomes submissions from a broad yet defined range of academic disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • Education and learning sciences

  • Social sciences and humanities

  • Natural and applied sciences

  • Technology, innovation, and interdisciplinary studies

  • Cultural, linguistic, and policy-related research

Types of Manuscripts

SCHOLAR accepts the following categories of scholarly work:

  • Original research articles

  • Review and survey papers

  • Theoretical and conceptual studies

  • Analytical and critical essays

  • Case studies and applied research

All submissions must demonstrate originality, scholarly relevance, and adherence to ethical research standards.

Interdisciplinary Research

SCHOLAR encourages interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research that integrates perspectives, theories, or methods from multiple fields. Submissions addressing complex academic or societal issues through interdisciplinary approaches are particularly welcome.

Evaluation Principles

All manuscripts submitted to SCHOLAR are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process and assessed solely on academic merit. Evaluation criteria include:

  • Originality and contribution to knowledge

  • Methodological or conceptual rigor

  • Clarity, coherence, and scholarly presentation

  • Relevance to the journal’s scope and academic community

Editorial decisions are based on these academic criteria and are independent of authors’ institutional affiliations, geographic location, or funding status.

Publisher and Governance

SCHOLAR is published as an independent academic journal and operates under internationally recognized standards of scholarly publishing. Editorial decisions are made by qualified editors and reviewers through a transparent double-blind peer review process.

The journal adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is committed to maintaining integrity, fairness, and accountability throughout the publication process.

Access and Availability

SCHOLAR is a fully open-access journal. All published content is made freely and permanently available to readers without subscription or access barriers, in accordance with its open-access and licensing policies.

Editorial Board

SCHOLAR – Scientific & Cultural Hub for Objective Learning and Research is governed by an international editorial board committed to maintaining high standards of scholarly quality, ethical publishing, and academic integrity.

The editorial structure is designed to support transparent decision-making, efficient peer review, and global scholarly representation.

 

3- Editorial Leadership Structure

Editor-in-Chief

Role: Overall academic and editorial leadership
Responsibilities:

  • Sets the journal’s editorial direction and standards

  • Holds final authority over editorial decisions

  • Oversees compliance with ethical, peer review, and publication policies

  • Represents the journal in academic and professional contexts

Name: Omnia
Institutional Affiliation: NewEra College
Country/Region: USA

 

Deputy / Managing Editor (if applicable)

Role: Operational and editorial coordination
Responsibilities:

  • Supports the Editor-in-Chief in managing journal operations

  • Oversees manuscript workflow and editorial timelines

  • Coordinates communication between editors, reviewers, and authors

Name: Nagwa
Institutional Affiliation: To be listed
Country/Region: To be listed

 

Associate Editors

Role: Subject-area editorial oversight
Responsibilities:

  • Manage peer review for assigned manuscripts

  • Select and communicate with reviewers

  • Provide editorial assessments and recommendations

  • Ensure submissions align with the journal’s scope and standards

Names: Elshafie - Shaimaa -
Institutional Affiliations: To be listed
Countries/Regions: To be listed

 

Section Editors (where applicable)

Role: Discipline- or section-specific editorial management
Responsibilities:

  • Handle manuscripts within specific subject areas

  • Ensure disciplinary relevance and scholarly rigor

  • Advise on section development and thematic issues

Names: To be listed
Institutional Affiliations: To be listed
Countries/Regions: To be listed

 

Editorial Advisory Board

Role: Strategic and academic advisory support
Responsibilities:

  • Advise on journal development and academic direction

  • Support quality assurance and ethical standards

  • Promote the journal within academic networks

Names: Ghazy - Mansy -
Institutional Affiliations: To be listed
Countries/Regions: To be listed

 

Review Board / Reviewer Panel

Role: Peer review support
Responsibilities:

  • Conduct independent, double-blind peer reviews

  • Provide constructive, objective, and confidential evaluations

  • Uphold ethical standards in the review process

Names: Reem - Waheed - Ghanem - Hanan - M Saad - A Ramadan - Haqamda - Khalaf -
Institutional Affiliations: To be listed
Countries/Regions: To be listed

 

Institutional Affiliation and Transparency

All editorial board members are listed with their current institutional affiliations and country or region of appointment to ensure transparency and academic credibility.

 

Geographic Diversity and Global Representation

SCHOLAR is an international, online, open-access journal and is committed to geographic diversity within its editorial governance. The journal actively seeks editorial board members from different regions of the world to reflect diverse academic traditions, perspectives, and research contexts.

Editorial appointments are based on academic expertise, research experience, and commitment to ethical scholarly publishing, without discrimination based on nationality, gender, or institutional background.

 

Governance Note

Editorial board membership, roles, and responsibilities are periodically reviewed to ensure continued alignment with the journal’s mission, scope, and ethical standards.

4- Indexing & Abstracting Policy

(Public-facing | Required for DOAJ transparency)

 

Indexing & Abstracting Policy

SCHOLAR is committed to broad dissemination, discoverability, and accessibility of published research through reputable indexing and abstracting services.

Current Indexing Status

SCHOLAR transparently communicates its indexing status.
The journal only claims inclusion in indexing and abstracting services after formal acceptance and confirmation by those services.

Any applications submitted to indexing databases are not represented as approvals.

Indexing Objectives

SCHOLAR seeks inclusion in indexing and abstracting services that:

  • Uphold academic and ethical publishing standards

  • Support open access dissemination

  • Enhance scholarly visibility and citation integrity

Examples may include (once approved):

  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

  • Google Scholar

  • Crossref (DOI registration)

  • Other discipline-relevant indexing services

Accuracy & Updates

  • Indexing information is regularly reviewed and updated on the journal website.

  • Any changes to indexing status are reflected promptly and accurately.

Ethical Commitment

SCHOLAR:

  • Does not engage with deceptive or non-credible indexing services

  • Does not display logos or claims without authorization

  • Adheres to best practices recommended by DOAJ and COPE

This policy ensures transparency, credibility, and trust for authors, readers, and indexing bodies.