Methodology for writing a scientific article
- The scientific article has an abstract, keywords, introduction, referencing, conclusion and reliable sources.
- The scientific article must be methodical, documented, analytical, have a logical structure, have coherent content and fluent writing.
- The article file should be presented in word format and its volume should not be less than 6000 words and not more than 7500 words.
- In the footer of the first page of this information, it should be mentioned: the title of the first author's job, mentioning the affiliation to the university, the place of study or the place of work, contact number and email.
- If the article has two or more authors: the title of the second author's job, mentioning the affiliation to the university, the place of study or the place of work, contact number and email.
A guide to the structure of a scientific article
- Abstract: The text of the abstract should be between 250 and 300 words and should briefly state the topic and purpose of the article, point to the method and the most important findings of the research. In the abstract, complete news sentences should be used with third person verbs in the past tense. Abbreviations should be avoided. It is not necessary to mention the history and importance of the subject in this section.
- Keywords: at least 5 and at most 7 words, separated by commas and placed on one line.
- Introduction: It deals with stating the problem, questions (and in some cases hypothesis), background, necessity, purpose and providing a general picture of the structure of the article.
- The body of the article: it is textual, has a logical structure and consists of main and sub-headings and has a coherent content in which claims, arguments, evidence, analysis, inferences and the like are given.
- Conclusion: The result is a text that summarizes the results of the research, which include the answers to the main and secondary questions and the status of the hypothesis that has been proven or rejected, in a concise way and away from phrasing.
- Referencing in the text should be in the APA style (example: Moradi, 2019, p. 54).
- Sources and references should be mentioned at the end of the article in APA style (example: Tawhidi, Muhammad Ali (2008), History of Islam. Kabul: Al-Mustafa Publications)
- Articles must be sent through the comprehensive system of scientific publications (Sina Web).
Tips for submitting an article
The integrated system of "Sinaweb" scientific publications is on the web and researchers can submit their articles online. All information related to the publication, including the full text of the articles, information related to the responsible manager, editor, and members of the editorial board, as well as the authors' guide, can be accessed through this system.
entering the system
To enter the system, it is necessary to complete the registration form.
To register in the system, do the following steps in order:
- First, click on the desired magazine link. The magazine site is designed in both Farsi and English languages. After choosing the language of the magazine (preferably Farsi), click on the registration option and fill out the relevant form carefully. It is mandatory to complete the items marked with an asterisk. Enter your complete information preferably in Farsi language.
- Enter your email address carefully. From now on, you will be contacted through this address. After completing and submitting the registration form, the username and password will be sent to your email address. To continue, log in using your username and password. After logging in, change the password. Please note that it is not possible to change the user name.
- If you forget your password, enter your email address in the corresponding section. The new password will be sent to your address. It is recommended to change your password after logging in.
- Do not share your username and password with others. You are responsible for entering the correct information. To change your profile or address, click on the link to view personal information.
Exclusive page of the author
The system of scientific publications of the university for the use of authors has the following facilities and capabilities:
- Submitting new articles: In this section, it is possible to submit new articles and complete the information of the submitted articles. To submit a new article, it is necessary to complete the registration form and also complete the information of the article submission form. How to register in the system and submit an article is given below.
- Articles in need of revision: In this section, articles that have been accepted and need to be revised or are being revised are displayed. This section also displays the list of articles that have not been reviewed and removed from the system for any reason within a period of one month. It is possible to view the latest status of articles that have been accepted by the editorial board and need to be revised and corrected in this section.
- Completed articles: In this section, articles ready for publication, as well as articles whose review has been canceled at the author's request, as well as articles that have been sent through a call, are displayed.
- After logging in to the system, click on the link related to the personal page to access its features.