Publishing guidelines

The Platform Center for Sustainable Development welcomes the submission of you policy papers and articles for publication according to the rules listed below:
Main requirements
  • The paper or article must not have been published or submitted for publication in another center or platform.
  • The paper or article must adhere to the approved structure of the center.
  • The paper or article should include data, statistics, and information from official, accredited sources or reputable surveys.
  • The paper or article should address an issue or problem and propose a feasible and desirable solution.
    • areas of interest
    The Platform Center focuses on issues and concerns within the Iraqi context in the following areas:
  • Economics and energy
  • Politics and foreign relations
  • Education, health and environment
  • Administrative and institutional reform
  • climate change
  • Youth and social issues
  • human rights
    • Communication mechanism
    please send the paper or article to our email address below in Word format, along with the resercher's cV and a personal photo
    research@psdiraq.org
    Review and acceptance
  • Initial review by the platform's team to ensure compliance with the guidelines.
  • Scientific review by an expert in the field of the paper to ensure its quality, credibility, and authenticity.
  • The Center is not obligated to accept and publish all submitted papers and articles.
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    Detailed requirements
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    Font type
    Traditional Arabic
    2
    font size
    (16) for main headings, (14) for subheadings
    3
    margins
    top margin within parentheses, and bottom margin on the same line within parentheses. the format is as follows : (author's name or organization, title, year)
    4
    Table numbers
    above each table, write the following: Table number () and then the table title
    5
    figure or graph numbers
    above each figure or graph, write the following: Figure number () and then the figure title.
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    Table sources
    below each table, add a dedicated row for the source in the following format: (Source: report title or author ,year) and use font size 12.
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    figure Sources
    Below Each each, Add A Dedicated Row For The Source In The Following Format: (Source: Report Title Or Author ,Year) And Use Font Size 12.
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    Numbers
    All numbers within the policy paper should be written in English and enclosed in parentheses
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    percentages
    All percentages should be written in English and enclosed in parentheses in the following format: (45%)
    10
    Figures and tables
    All figures and tables must be created using Word or Excel and not included as images. additionally, include all tables used in creating figures .

    Structure of policy paper

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    Requirements
    1
    title
    a concise and descriptive title that attract the reader
    2
    executive summary
    a (250-300) words section consisting of (4) paragraphs.
    The first: introduction to the topic In No More Than (75) Words.
    Second: What the paper discuss in no more than (75) words.
    Third: the proposed solution In No More Than (75) Words.
    Fourth: implementation mechanisms, if applicable in no more than (75) words.
    3
    introduction
    a (200-300) words section explaining (the problem and the paper's objectives relevant to policy-making.
    4
    background
    a section of No more than (500) words explaining the background of the topic, its roots, and its impact on relevant sectors, including statistics and flow charts.
    5
    Policy Alternatives
    In no more than (500) words explaining the proposed alternatives and their effectiveness and discussing the most appropriate alternative, including statistics, tables and flow charts, the mechanism for implementing the alternative, how do we finance the policy alternative, asking who is harmed and who benefits from the alternative, it is possible to present a summary of international experiences or successful examples. .
    6
    Feasibility of the alternative
    Within (250-300) words, what alternative will be provided at the level of the system, culture, and actors?
    7
    Conclusion
    Not to exceed one page that includes the most important conclusions and recommendations that the paper focuses on.
    8
    Sources
    List of sources in order in the paper (recent and reliable related to previous research and studies, governmental or international reports and documents)

    Structure of writing articles

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    Structural
    1
    the address
    A short, descriptive title. The title should attract the reader. The title links the problem and the solution
    2
    introduction
    (100-150) words explaining an introduction to the topic of the article, mentioning the basic information related to the topic, and explaining the purpose of writing the article.
    3
    The main content of the article
    Not more than (400-500) words focusing on the basic ideas of the article while briefly discussing the current reality and mentioning some evidence and facts related to the topic or that support the opinion within the article (it is preferable to divide the content into short, focused, logically sequential sections). It must also include: At least one figure or table.
    4
    Conclusion
    (100-150) words in which you focus on the conclusions, suggestions, or possible alternatives by linking them to the main topic (the last section in the conclusion must be linked to the basic idea of the article). The conclusion must also summarize the entire article in a coherent manner.
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    Sources
    List of sources in order in the article