JOURNAL OF SOCIAL & HUMAN SCIENCES (JHSS)

Journal Article Template

Literary and Historical Articles

This model is intended for research of a literary and historical nature. It is based on dividing the scientific material into sections, chapters, and sub-sections, in keeping with the nature of literary and historical writing, rather than the (Methodology/Results) division used in empirical research.

Journal of Human and Social Sciences (JHSS)

Journal Article Template

Literary and Historical Articles

This model is intended for research of a literary and historical nature. It is based on dividing the scientific material into sections, chapters, and sub-sections, in keeping with the nature of literary and historical writing, rather than the (Methodology/Results) division used in empirical research.

1. Title Page

Research Title (in Arabic)

[Insert the full research title in Arabic]

Research Title (in English)

[Insert the full research title in English]

Author(s) Information (in both Arabic and English)

Full name

Institutional affiliation (university/research center)

Email address of the corresponding author

ORCID iD (if available)

2. Abstract and Keywords

Abstract (in Arabic) — 150–250 words

Clarifies the research topic, its problem, methodology, and the main findings.

[Insert Arabic abstract]

Abstract (in English) — 150–250 words

[Insert English abstract]

Keywords

[4–6 keywords arranged alphabetically, separated by semicolons]

3. Introduction

The introduction includes the following elements, which may be integrated into a continuous text without visible subheadings:

Importance of the topic and reasons for its selection

Research problem and the questions it seeks to answer

Research methodology adopted (historical, descriptive-analytical, comparative, narrative, stylistic... depending on the nature of the topic)

Relevant previous studies and the position of this research in relation to them (if any)

Temporal and spatial boundaries of the research (for historical research) or the boundaries of the studied text (for literary research)

Research plan: a brief outline of the research sections and their order

[Text of the introduction]

4. Research Sections (Main Body)

The main body of the research is divided into main sections, and each section may be further divided into sub-sections or branches when necessary. The following headings should be replaced with titles that reflect the actual content of the research.

Section One: [Title of the First Section]

For historical research: often dedicated to the historical context and temporal background of the topic. For literary research: may be dedicated to introducing the text, author, or literary school under study.

Sub-section One: [Title of the Sub-section]

[Text of the sub-section]

Sub-section Two: [Title of the Sub-section]

[Text of the sub-section]

Section Two: [Title of the Second Section]

For historical research: usually dedicated to analyzing events, documents, or the course of historical development. For literary research: dedicated to analyzing the structure, style, characters, or symbolism in the text.

Sub-section One: [Title of the Sub-section]

[Text of the sub-section]

Sub-section Two: [Title of the Sub-section]

[Text of the sub-section]

Section Three: [Title of the Third Section]

Dedicated to analytical results, comparisons, or implications derived from the previous sections. Additional sections (fourth, fifth, etc.) may be added depending on the breadth and complexity of the topic.

[Text of the section]

5. Conclusion

Main findings of the research, presented concisely and clearly (preferably numbered).

Recommendations and suggestions for future research.

[Text of the conclusion]

6. Bibliography and References

Sources and references should be arranged alphabetically according to the APA 7th edition system, with the possibility of separating primary sources (manuscripts, historical documents, diwans, original literary texts) from secondary references (studies and analyses) if the author wishes.

[Bibliography and references list]

7. Appendices (if any)

Images or original historical documents with their source indicated

Long literary passages referred to in the text but not fully quoted

Timelines, maps, or genealogies

[Appendices]