Journal of Al-Wataniya Private University (JWPU) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Al-Wataniya Private University in the Syrian Arab Republic. The journal provides a platform for publishing original research, applied studies, and scholarly reviews that contribute to the advancement and application of knowledge within the fields covered by the journal.
The journal is published twice a year, in June and December, and accepts manuscripts in Arabic and English. Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-anonymous peer-review process, in which each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. The journal is also committed to the principles of research integrity and publication ethics throughout the evaluation, editorial, and publication processes.
The journal is managed through Open Journal Systems (OJS) and provides online access to all published issues and articles. Manuscript submission, peer review, and publication are provided without any fees to authors.
The journal follows an Open Access policy. All published articles are made freely and immediately available through the journal website, without subscription or access charges. Published content may be accessed, downloaded, shared, and reused in accordance with the terms of the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license.
Publisher: Al-Wataniya Private University
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Ahed Khezam
Publication Languages: Arabic and English
Publication Frequency: Biannual (two issues per year)
Publication Fees: Fully free of charge. The journal does not charge any fees for submission, review, or publication.
Average Time of the First Review Round: 4–6 weeks
