About the Journal

Title

Kateb International Journal of Law

Journal Abbreviated Title

  Majalla-yi bayn al-milalī-yi Huqūq-i Kātib

Journal Title Acronym

  KIJL

Persian Title

 Majalla-yi bayn al-milalī-yi Huqūq-i Kātib

ISSN

  Print : 3006-5739
  Online: 3006-5747

Subject Area and Category

Subject Coverage

Description

The Kateb International Journal of Law, published by Kateb University, is a scholarly journal that adheres to a double-blind peer review process. The journal is published biannually (twice a year) and provides open access to all its content. Its specialized scope encompasses the fields of Private Law, Criminal Law and Criminology, and International and Public Law, with a focus on Afghanistan as well as the international arena.

Language

 English and Persian Dari

Start Year

 2013 (originally launched as Kateb Scientific Quarterly)

Frequency

 Biannual (two issues per year)

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Juma Ali Haqqani

Managing Director

Dr. Mohammad Yahya Balaghat

Place of Publication

 Kabul, Afghanistan

Publisher

  Kateb University

Status

   Active

Refereed

  Yes

Peer Review Type

  Double Blind Peer Review

Primary Review Time

  10 days, approximately

Acceptance and Publication Time

  12 Weeks

Manuscript acceptance rate

  60%

Reference Style

  APA Style

ORCID iDs

  The ORCID identifier is required.

LC No.

DDC No.

URL

https://kjem.kateb.edu.af

Type of Material

  Serial (Periodical)

Type of Access

  Open Access (OA)

Type of License

Creative Commons — Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Open Access Statement

 The Kateb International Journal of Law, is a fully open-access journal, which means that all articles are available on the Web to all users immediately upon publication. All content of the Journal is published with open access under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Benefits of open access for authors include:

           - Authors retain copyright to their work.

           - Free access for all users worldwide.

           - Increased visibility and readership.

           - No spatial constraints.

           - Rapid publication.

The Policy of Screening for Plagiarism

Farsi-language manuscripts submitted to the journal are checked for originality and plagiarism using Samim Noor software (www.samimnoor.ir), and English-language manuscripts are checked using the iThenticate plagiarism detection software (www.ithenticate.com). This is to ensure their authenticity and absence of plagiarism.

In the event that plagiarism is detected, the journal office will immediately reject the submitted manuscript. Furthermore, if at any point during the acceptance process it is determined that a manuscript has violated the regulations pertaining to plagiarism, copyright, or publishing ethics, it will be rejected.

However, if the content similarity of a manuscript is limited and only slightly exceeds 25%, the manuscript will not be approved at the initial stage. The author will be requested to make the necessary revisions based on the similarity report. The manuscript will only be accepted into the specialized peer-review process upon confirmation of the revisions and full assurance that all instances of duplication or similarity have been adequately addressed.

Retraction Policy

 In the event that an article's findings are determined to be unreliable due to scientific error, research misconduct, or violation of publishing ethics—or if the article is found to include plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification of results, or misconduct in research reporting—the journal will proceed with the retraction of its credibility.

In such instances, the original article will be marked with a "Retracted" label, but its PDF version will remain accessible to readers to maintain transparency. Additionally, an Official Retraction Statement will be cross-linked to the published version of the article.

The Retraction Statement will typically include an explanation of the reasons for the decision and, if necessary, the authors' position (their agreement or disagreement).

Complaint Process

 The authors have the right to complain and ask explanation if they perceive any misconduct in any applicable policies and ethical guidelines. The authors can raise their complaints by submitting a letter to: [email protected]. We follow the COPE guidelines on responding to whistleblowers, which include protecting anonymity. All the complaints regarding delinquencies in the work processes are investigated according to the prevailing publication ethics practices. An author or any other scholar may submit their complaints about any issues related to:

          - Plagiarism;

          - Copyright violation;

          - Deceiving in research results or wrong research results;

          - Violations of the research ethics and integrity;

          - Unrevealed conflicts of interest;

          - Bias in the review process;

          - Manuscript processing time is unusually late;

          - The peer-review comments are unsatisfactory; and  

            - Authorship issues.

Type of Publication (Processing Charges and Publication Charges)

 No publication charges are required from the author.

  Full-text access: Open Access

Revenue Sources

Supported by the Sponsoring Organization (Kateb University)

Once a complaint is received, at first, an acknowledgment is sent to the complainant with the assurance that appropriate action will be taken on the complaint within three working days, excluding the complaint receiving date. The investigation process is initiated by the journal handling team according to the directions of the Editor-In-Chief. After the investigation is over, a meeting is held with a complete report on the complaint. The decision has been made and the same is forwarded to the concerned scholar through his/her submitted email ID.

Authors retain unrestricted copyrights and publishing rights. The author has complete control over the work (e.g., retains the right to reuse, distribute, republish, etc.).

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).
2. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.

Authorship

The consent of all authors, as well as related authorities/institutions, has been received prior to the submission of the manuscript. The order of the authors (as to be reflected in the published article) has been established. The adding or deleting of authors once the manuscript has been accepted for publication would have to be accompanied by a signed statement of consent from all authors. All authors have contributed significantly to the research. Authors are obligated to participate in the peer review process, providing retractions/corrections/amendments when necessary. All conflicts of interest/financial support have been declared. Any changes or corrections to a published work require the consent of all authors.

COPE

 The Kateb International Journal of Law, follows the policies and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and abides by its Code of Conduct in dealing with potential cases of misconduct.

Digital Archiving Policy

Kateb International Journal of Economics and Management, strives to maintain a secure and permanent digital archive of its articles. This repository ensures long-term access to the research and guarantees prolonged preservation by periodically updating digital formats in accordance with new standards.

I4OC Standards for Open Citations

 Yes. The journal complies with I4OC standards for open citations.

Data Citation

Data should be formally cited, similar to articles, books, and web resources, and authors are obligated to include these citations in the reference list. Data citation is appropriate for data available in institutional, subject-specific, or public repositories. When referring to data within the text or citing data-driven results, it is necessary to reference them both in the body of the article and in the reference list. This journal adheres to the suggested model of the "Joint Declaration of Data Citation Principles" which includes the following components: Authors; Year; Dataset title; Data repository or archive; Version (if any); Persistent identifier (e.g., DOI)".

Data Sharing Policy

Informed Consent

 All participants in human subjects' articles have a right to privacy that should not be violated without informed consent. Identifying information, including names, initials, etc., should not be published in written descriptions, photographs, or pedigrees unless the information is essential for scientific purposes and the participants (or parent or guardian) gives written informed consent for publication. Informed consent in this situation requires that an identifiable participant be shown the manuscript, providing consent before publication. Authors should disclose to these patients whether any potential identifiable material might be available via the Internet as well as in print after publication. 

Declaration of generative AI in scientific writing

 Authors may use Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) solely for the purpose of improving readability and language. Such use must be under full human control, and authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy of the generated content.

AI must not be listed as an author or co-author.

Authors must disclose the use of AI during the writing process in the final version of their manuscript, including a statement at the end of the article, immediately preceding the reference list. This requirement does not apply to simple grammar and spell-checking tools.

Privacy Statement

The names and e-mail addresses entered in this journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purposes or to any other parties.

Advertising Policy

 The Kateb International Journal of Law enforces strict policies to maintain its independence and scientific integrity. Accordingly, the journal strictly prohibits the acceptance of any commercial announcements or advertisements (print, digital, or content-based) from commercial institutions, corporations, or any third-party organizations.

This policy ensures that all published materials remain free from the influence of commercial interests and are evaluated solely on the basis of their academic merit and relevance to the journal's scope. The non-acceptance of advertising contributes to the transparency and trustworthiness of the research published and upholds the journal's commitment to the highest standards of scholarly publishing.

Email

 kjl.kateb.edu.af