Submission Guidelines

The Emirati Journal of Digital Arts & Media welcomes original and unpublished scholarly contributions, including theoretical, empirical, conceptual, experimental, and applied research in digital arts, media, creative technologies, digital communication, visual culture, and emerging media practices.

1. Manuscript Format

  • Length: 15–25 pages, inclusive of references, tables, figures, and keywords.

  • Abstract: 200–250 words.

  • Keywords:  3–10 words.

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point.

  • Spacing: Single-spaced.

  • Layout: Two-column, portrait orientation.

  • Margins: Top and bottom: 2.54 cm; left and right: 3.18 cm.

  • Page Numbers: Bottom-centered.

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

2. Manuscript Structure

Submissions should generally include the following sections:

  1. Title

  2. Author(s) Names and Affiliations

  3. Abstract and Keywords

  4. Introduction and Research Problem

  5. Literature Review

  6. Research Objectives

  7. Methodology

  8. Findings and Results

  9. Discussion

  10. Conclusion and Recommendations

  11. References (APA or Harvard style)

  12. Appendices and Acknowledgements (if applicable)

3. Language

Manuscripts must be written in Arabic or English, using clear academic language and consistent spelling and terminology.

4. Peer Review

All submissions are subject to an initial editorial assessment followed by double-blind peer review. Manuscripts may be evaluated by at least two qualified reviewers based on originality, academic quality, methodological rigor, relevance to the Journal's scope, and contribution to knowledge.

5. Originality and Publication Ethics

Submitted manuscripts must present original, unpublished work and must not be under consideration by another journal. All authors must approve the submission. Manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection software. Authors are responsible for maintaining academic integrity and obtaining permissions for copyrighted materials, including images, artwork, videos, and other digital content.

6. Conflict of Interest and Funding

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that may influence their research, as well as all relevant funding sources.

7. Copyright and Publication Rights

Copyright and publication rights are governed by the applicable Emirates Scholar author/publisher agreement. Authors warrant that their work does not infringe third-party intellectual property rights and retain the rights specified in that agreement.

8. Authorship, Withdrawal and Corrections

All authors and their order must be confirmed before submission. Changes to authorship require editorial approval and written agreement from the relevant authors. Withdrawal, corrections, and post-publication updates are subject to the Journal's editorial policies and applicable procedures.

9. Author Responsibility and Disclaimer

Authors bear sole responsibility for the accuracy, originality, ethical compliance, and conclusions of their work. Publication does not imply endorsement of the authors' views by the Journal, its Editorial Board, or Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies.