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Author Guidelines

Thank you for choosing the Journal of the Institute for Biblical Aramaic Studies. Please follow these guidelines for a smooth submission and review process.

1. Manuscript Formatting

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  • Font & Size: Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced
  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
  • Page Numbers: Top-right corner

2. Content Requirements

  • Title Page: Title, author names, affiliations, and corresponding author contact
  • Abstract: 150–250 words summarizing purpose, methods, results, and conclusion
  • Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords
  • Main Sections: Organized with headings (Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion)
  • References: Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition)

3. Chicago Citation Style

Use Chicago Notes and Bibliography format for all references

4. Figures and Tables

  • Tables: Numbered and titled; placed within text after citation
  • Figures: Numbered, captioned, and high-resolution (300 dpi minimum)

5. Scope of Topics

We accept studies on Biblical Aramaic, such as linguistic analysis, historical context, textual criticism, and interpretive methods. Articles should offer new insights, methodologies, or contributions to the field.

6. Submission and Review

Submissions are peer-reviewed. Decisions are typically provided within 8–10 weeks.

For questions, please contact our editorial office. We look forward to your submission!

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before beginning your submission, please confirm that your manuscript meets the following requirements. Ensuring compliance with these items will expedite the review process and increase the chances of a successful submission.

  1. Manuscript Formatting

    • The manuscript is in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
    • Font is set to Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced.
    • All pages are numbered, and margins are set to 1 inch (2.54 cm).

  2. Title Page

    • Includes full title, author names, affiliations, and the corresponding author’s contact information.

  3. Abstract and Keywords

    • An abstract of 150–250 words is included.
    • 4–6 keywords that best describe the manuscript’s content are listed.

  4. Main Sections

    • The manuscript is organized into clear sections (e.g., Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion).

  5. Citation and References

    • All citations and references conform to the Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition), Notes and Bibliography format.
    • All in-text citations have corresponding references in the bibliography.

  6. Figures and Tables

    • Figures and tables are numbered and included in the main text where referenced.
    • Captions for each figure and table are provided, and all images meet the resolution requirement (minimum 300 dpi).

  7. Copyright and Conflicts of Interest

    • The submission is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
    • Any potential conflicts of interest are declared, and copyright terms are agreed to.

  8. Ethical Considerations

    • Any research involving human participants has been approved by relevant ethics committees, and necessary permissions are obtained.

Once you confirm that your manuscript complies with all the above points, you are ready to proceed with the submission. Thank you for your attention to detail and dedication to maintaining the standards of the Journal of the Institute for Biblical Aramaic Studies.

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Before submission is considered complete, authors are required to confirm agreement with these copyright terms. Once accepted and published, authors may not republish this article elsewhere without permission from the Journal of the Institute for Biblical Aramaic Studies.

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