About
Journal of Al-Ma‘rifa for Human Sciences is a peer-reviewed, open-access, semi-annual academic journal issued by the College of Education for Women, University of Mosul, Mosul – Iraq.
The journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality research and studies in the field of humanities, including but not limited to:
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Languages: Arabic and English
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Educational and Psychological Sciences
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Geography
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History
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Islamic Sciences
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Social Sciences
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Philosophy
In addition to original research articles, the journal also publishes conference and symposium proceedings that fall within the scope of the humanities.
Editorial Policy and Scope
The journal prioritizes contributions distinguished by originality, scholarly depth, and contemporary relevance. All submissions must adhere to rigorous academic publishing standards, ethical research practices, and contribute meaningfully to the development of knowledge and society.
Open Access Policy
Al-Ma‘rifa Journal is fully committed to the principles of Open Access (OA). All published content is made freely available to readers worldwide immediately upon publication, with no subscription or access fees.
Plagiarism and Ethical Standards
To ensure academic integrity, all submissions are screened using Turnitin plagiarism detection software. Only manuscripts that meet the highest standards of originality and ethical scholarship are considered for publication.
Peer Review Process
The journal follows a double-blind peer review system, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. This process ensures impartiality, fairness, and the highest level of quality for published work.
Frequency of Publication
The journal is published twice a year (semi-annually).
Journal of Al-Ma‘rifa for Human Sciences is a peer-reviewed, semi-annual scientific journal specializing in the publication of research and studies in the following fields of the humanities: languages (Arabic and English), educational and psychological sciences, geography, history, Islamic sciences, social sciences, and philosophy. The journal is also dedicated to publishing the proceedings of conferences and symposia within the domain of the humanities.
The journal gives priority to publishing scholarly works characterized by originality, depth of knowledge, and contemporary relevance, which adhere to academic publishing standards and ethical integrity, and which contribute effectively to the advancement of societies while keeping pace with new developments.
The journal is committed to an Open Access (OA) policy, providing free and immediate access to all published content. It is issued twice a year by the College of Education for Women, University of Mosul, Mosul – Iraq. To safeguard academic integrity, the journal employs Turnitin software to detect plagiarism and applies a double-blind peer review system to ensure the quality of the published scientific contributions.
Current Issue
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): vol2no1
vol2no1
Published: 2025-08-23
Contents
Articles
The Diversity of Morphological Forms and Their Meanings for the Roots (H B B and K R H) in the Holy Quran
Editor in chief, Khadijah J. Barjis, Idrees S. Mustafa
Diversity in morphological forms is a key feature that enriches the language with abundant vocabulary and showcases its eloquence, as numerous words can emerge from a single root, each fitting...
Dictionary of Semantic Evolution in Taj al-Lughah and Sihah al-Arabiyyah by al-Jawhari Generalization of meaning as an example
Thikrah A. Mohammed, Amir B. Al-Hialy
This research aims to create a specialized dictionary focused on semantic generalization, with its texts extracted from the book Tāj al-Lugha wa Ṣiḥāḥ al-ʿArabiyya by Ismail ibn Hammad...
Maqamat verb in the Surahs of Medina in the context of the speech of the Prophet (may God’s prayers and peace be upon him and his family) a rhetorical study
Aya N. Haider, Maan T. Daham
verb form in the Medinan surahs within the context of the Prophet's speech, analyzed rhetorically. Due to its rhetorical significance and impact on the context, the Qur'anic use of this verb...
Patterns of phrasal verbs in the book Ahkam al-Qur’an - Worship as an example
Duaa R. Mohammed, Hadeel A. Dawod
In our research (Patterns of the Phrasal Sentence in the Book of Ahkam Al-Qur’an - Worship as a Model) we talked about the Phrasal Sentence in the book (Ahkam Al-Qur’an according to Al-Jassas)....
Verbal collocation from phrasal verbs in writer literature
Aya Mazen Mahmoud , Aisha Khader Ahmed
Our research focuses on the study of verbal collocation in the verbal component, applied to some selected verbal expressions from the works of the author. The research is divided into four...
Graphic depiction as a metaphor for an adjective in Maysaloun Hadi's novel Wild Borders
Fatima S. Khalil, Adnan A. Al-Asaad
The metaphorical depiction of a trait constitutes an essential part of figurative imagery. It serves as a tool in the hands of novelist Mislon Hadi, who has successfully employed it to craft...
The phenomenon of deletion and appreciation in grammatical discourse
Nabila Hussein Thanoun, Mohammed Th. Younis
This research explores ellipsis and implication in grammatical discourse, analyzing their syntactic roles and how concise expression enhances scientific communication without distorting...
Presenting the object to the subject in Hamziyah Al-Busiri (d. 696AH), a grammatical-semantic study
Editor in chief, Ghofran Mohammed Sharif, Kream Dhnoon Daoud
The reader of the Hamziyyah verses, known as Umm Al-Qura, by Al-Busiri (may Allah have mercy on him) will notice the use of inversion and rearrangement within its structures, with considerable...
The duality of beauty and ugliness in Al-rafi'i's letters of sorrows
Fatima Ali Mahmoud, Mahmoud Ayed Attia
Antithesis is a universal phenomenon and an essential aspect of life, reflected in literature, where thought generally operates through dualities. One such duality is the dialogue between...
Memory references in Najman Yassin’s stories
Yamama Omar Mahmoud, Wasan Abdul Ghani Mal Allah
This research aims to shed light on mnemonic reference; As an effective element in the memory construction of Najman Yassin’s stories; This is because of the historical and social references...
The jurisprudential choices of Minister Ibn Hubayra in the chapter on acts of worship, Through his book “al efsah an mahani al-sihah
Jamal Aziz Amin
We chose the jurisprudential issues in the chapter on acts of worship through his book, “Disclosing the Meanings of Al-Sihah = In the Doctrines of the Four Imams.” The book was originally an...
The effectiveness of the cognitive contradiction strategy in fourth-grade female students’ acquisition of grammatical concepts
Rahma Ahmed Shehab, Shehab A. Hanash
The research aims to study the "effectiveness of the cognitive dissonance strategy in acquiring grammatical concepts" among fourth-grade preparatory school female students. The null hypothesis...
The effect of the Swales model on the achievement of fourth grade middle school students in the Arabic language subject and the development of their creative writing
Mohammed Salem Omar , Saif Ismail Ibrahim Al-Taie
The research aims to identify the effect of the Swales model on the achievement of fourth-grade preparatory students and the development of their creative writing. To achieve the research...
