This policy aims to regulate the submission and publication of translated scholarly papers in Umm Al-Qura University Journals, ensuring that they are handled with transparency and integrity. This policy applies to the following:
Scholarly papers translated from other languages into Arabic or English for submission to Umm Al-Qura University Journals.
Scholarly papers published in Umm Al-Qura University Journals intended to be translated for republication in another language.
This policy aligns with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to prevent redundant (duplicate) publication and uphold the integrity of the scholarly record.
Submitting a Translated Scholarly Paper to Umm Al-Qura University Journals
Authors may submit a translated version of a previously published scholarly paper, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
The original paper must be published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Authors must hold the copyright or have obtained formal written permission from the original publisher.
The translated version must clearly acknowledge and cite the original publication.
The full bibliographic citation of the original paper must be included in the reference list.
The translated version must not incorporate any substantive alterations to the scientific content unless adequately justified and clearly explained.
Authors must submit a copy of the original paper accompanied by a written statement justifying the rationale for the translation.
All such submissions shall undergo editorial review and double-blind peer review, consistent with the standard evaluation process for original scholarly submissions.
Republication of Papers from Umm Al-Qura University Journals in Translation
If authors wish to translate a scholarly paper published in one of Umm Al-Qura University Journals and republish it in another language, they must:
Obtain formal written permission from Umm Al-Qura University Journals.
Prominently cite the original publication in Umm Al-Qura University Journals.
Include a note or footnote in the translated version stating the following:
“This scholarly paper is a translated version of the original publication in Umm Al-Qura University Journal of [Journal Title] (Year, Volume, Issue, Pages, DOI).”
Ensure that the translated version is not presented as an original, new contribution without explicit disclosure.
Failure to comply with these terms may result in ethical actions, including the retraction of the translated paper or the imposition of sanctions against the authors.
Editorial Board Oversight
Umm Al-Qura University Journals reserve the right to reject any translation under the following circumstances:
Failure to secure the requisite permissions from the original work.
Evidence of distortion or misrepresentation of the original content.
Failure to provide full or accurate disclosure of prior publication.
In all such instances, the Editorial Board remains strictly committed to following the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines regarding duplicate publication and translation-related ethical concerns.