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Al-Qamar Islamic Research Institute

Department of Academic Publishing and Research Development

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Academic Focus

The Department of Academic Publishing and Research Development supports scholarly writing, research design, publication ethics, editorial training, citation practice, peer review awareness, journal development, and academic capacity building for Islamic Studies and related fields.

Its focus includes proposal development, literature review, methodology, referencing, plagiarism avoidance, manuscript preparation, journal submission standards, editorial workflow, indexing awareness, research reports, conference proceedings, book projects, and training manuals.

The department serves researchers, postgraduate students, faculty members, editors, reviewers, institutions, and journals through workshops, certificate courses, writing clinics, publication mentoring, editorial support, and research training programs.

Research Ethics and Publication Guidance

Contemporary guidance in this department centers on ethical research culture, transparent review, proper citation, responsible authorship, editorial accountability, academic language, data integrity, and meaningful contribution to knowledge.

The department helps scholars move from idea to proposal, from proposal to manuscript, and from manuscript to publication-ready submission. It encourages clear argument, careful evidence, balanced language, and respect for intellectual property.

Research and training themes may include publication ethics, journal policy, peer review, academic writing, citation management, research supervision, indexing preparation, book development, conference documentation, and institutional research capacity.

Department Course Offerings

Each course listing includes eligibility, duration, study mode, assessment method, and the certificate or diploma awarded after successful completion.

Certificate in Academic Writing and Publishing

A practical course on research design, literature review, argument structure, citation, ethics, and manuscript preparation.

Eligibility: Intermediate/bachelor level learners, postgraduate students, teachers, and early researchers.Duration: 3 months / 12 weeksMode: Online, onsite, or hybridAssessment: Writing tasks, citation exercises, peer feedback, and final manuscript draftAward: Certificate in Academic Writing and Publishing
  • Academic writing clinics, referencing, publication ethics, and submission-ready manuscript support.
  • Guided readings, class discussion, and supervised assignments.
  • Applicants submit qualification details through the Admissions Portal.
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Certificate in Editorial and Peer Review Training

A focused program for editors, reviewers, coordinators, and publication assistants working with scholarly journals and books.

Eligibility: Graduates, editors, reviewers, faculty members, and journal support staff.Duration: 3 months / 12 weeksMode: Online, onsite, or hybridAssessment: Editorial exercises, review reports, policy checklists, and final workflow assignmentAward: Certificate in Editorial and Peer Review Training
  • Editorial workflow, reviewer ethics, peer review standards, and manuscript processing.
  • Guided readings, class discussion, and supervised assignments.
  • Applicants submit qualification details through the Admissions Portal.
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Diploma in Research Methodology

A diploma pathway covering proposal writing, methodology, literature review, data ethics, academic style, and publication planning.

Eligibility: Bachelor/master level learners, MPhil/PhD scholars, teachers, and researchers.Duration: 6 months / 24 weeksMode: Online, onsite, or hybridAssessment: Proposal draft, literature review, methodology assignment, and final research planAward: Diploma in Research Methodology
  • Research design, methodology, ethics, citation, and guided assignments.
  • Guided readings, class discussion, and supervised assignments.
  • Applicants submit qualification details through the Admissions Portal.
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Advanced Diploma in Journal Management and Publication Ethics

Advanced training in journal policy, indexing readiness, editorial systems, publication ethics, and scholarly communication.

Eligibility: Editors, faculty members, researchers, journal coordinators, and institutional publication teams.Duration: 9 months / 36 weeksMode: Hybrid supervision, seminars, and editorial workshopsAssessment: Policy portfolio, workflow audit, ethics case analysis, and final journal development projectAward: Advanced Diploma in Journal Management and Publication Ethics
  • Journal management, indexing preparation, editorial policy, and publication ethics.
  • Guided readings, class discussion, and supervised assignments.
  • Applicants submit qualification details through the Admissions Portal.
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Staff Section

Each staff profile is arranged with a clear name or office label, academic title, and short introduction so visitors can understand who supports teaching, research, supervision, training, events, and publication work in the department.

HO
Head of DepartmentAcademic Lead

Directs research development, editorial training, publication standards, workshops, and institutional support.

RD
Research Development OfficerProposal and Writing Support

Guides proposal design, literature review, methodology, academic writing, and publication planning.

ET
Editorial Training CoordinatorPublishing and Peer Review

Supports journal workflow, review coordination, editorial policy, citation checking, and manuscript preparation.

PA
Program AssistantDocumentation and Training

Manages workshop records, researcher communication, training material, certificates, and department archives.

Academic Publishing and Research Development Contact

For course admissions guidance, registration, workshops, seminar collaboration, supervision requests, research support, and academic correspondence, contact this department through the most relevant channel.

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Please mention your name, current qualification, phone or WhatsApp number, city and country, area of interest, proposed topic if any, preferred program, and the type of request you are sending.

For faster routing, write one clear subject such as course admission, research supervision, seminar invitation, workshop request, publication support, institutional collaboration, or general academic guidance.

The department will review the request and direct it to the relevant academic lead, research fellow, training coordinator, events coordinator, publication desk, or program assistant.