Journal of Diplomatics Studies and Research

Journal of Diplomatics Studies and Research is an open-access, biannual journal published by the Scientific Association for the Research and Correction of Manuscripts in Iran.

It publishes research articles covering a range of topics, including: documentary studies and research (diplomatics); standards for document description; classification of document types; historical and literary aspects of documents; methods for describing and evaluating documents; document restoration and preservation; visual and physical characteristics of documents; the foundations and principles of documentary research; global documentary archives; critical analysis of documentary sources and archival research; interdisciplinary studies involving documents; the role of documents in historical, literary, artistic, and mystical studies; the aesthetics of documents; the stylistic approaches of Iranian scholars in this field; emerging areas of documentary research in Iran and globally; components of documentary research methodology; analysis of various document types and significant specimens; the study of documentary writing styles and textual content; examination of the evidence and implications within both ancient and newly discovered documents; the resolution of contradictions between documents (including case studies); the geographical context of ancient documents and related specialized fields; the study of documents within various schools of Iranian studies worldwide; policy-making in the field of documentary studies; and other related subjects. A "document" may be inscribed on paper, stone, or any other medium capable of bearing a record.

The journal employs a double-blind peer-review process for the evaluation of submitted articles.

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection systems (such as Samim Noor or Hamyab). Once originality is verified, the manuscripts undergo evaluation by experienced, expert reviewers.

In the review and publication of scientific articles, this journal adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and complies with the executive regulations of the law regarding the prevention of and combating fraud in scientific works.

Authors are required to possess an ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID). (Obtain an ORCID)

When submitting a manuscript, please accurately enter the author's institutional affiliation into the system as follows:

-Department Name, Faculty Name, University or Unit Name, City, Province, Country.

-(For non-faculty authors, please list the university from which you obtained your most recent degree; for faculty members, list your current academic institution.)

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Citation and Referencing Structure

This journal follows the APA style for citations. (Guidelines for referencing scientific sources)

-Persian Sources: Surname, First Name. (Year of Publication). Article Title. Journal Title. Volume Number (Issue Number), Page Range. DOI.
-Non-Persian Sources: Author Last Name, First Initial. Middle Initial. (Year Published). Article Title. Journal Title, Volume(Issue), Page Range. DOI.

Authors must translate their entire list of references into English and Enter it to the journal’s submission form. Tools such as openl.io (or similar) may be used for this translation.
Guidelines for Entering Author Information in the System and the Manuscript

Authors' affiliations cannot be changed or updated or Added once the article has been accepted.

Citation Information for Your Article

Include the citation details for your article—in both Persian and English—within the author information file.

Highlights

To engage a broader audience within the scientific community, provide a brief summary (maximum 15 words) based on the article's keywords. Label this section "Highlights" (in both Persian and English) and include it after the article title on the abstract page and within the submission system.
Conflict of Interest Policy

Please review the policy carefully and include the following statements (in both Persian and English) at the end of your manuscript. (Mandatory)

No Conflict of Interest 

The named authors confirm that they have no affiliations or involvement with any organization or entity with financial interests (such as fees; educational grants; participation in lectures; membership, employment, consulting, stock ownership, or other financial interests; expert testimony or patent licensing arrangements) or non-financial interests (such as personal or professional relationships, affiliations, knowledge, or beliefs) in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript.

Permitted uses of artificial intelligence:
Checking grammar and readability
Reviewing research literature
Generating images, editing artwork, or creating visual abstracts for publication
Analyzing and processing statistical data
(Subject to ethical principles of transparency and the disclosure of AI usage in each relevant section)

Prohibited uses of artificial intelligence:

Citing AI-generated content that lacks a basis in external reality is not permitted; furthermore, using AI to analyze or draft any portion of the text or the conclusions of a scientific article is not allowed.

Article Submittion 

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Journal Details:

Main Title: Journal of Diplomatics Studies and Research
Publication Frequency: Biannual (Semi-annual)
Academic Ranking: Yes
Peer-Review Process: Double-blind
Language: Persian (with English abstracts)
Publication Format: Electronic and Print
Access Type: Open Access (Full-text)
Subject Categorization: Yes
Submission and Publication Fee: Yes – 20,000,000 Rials

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